⏱️ Total: 25 mins • Module 1 (8 mins)

Step 1 • Active Now

Module 1: Build-up (8 mins)

Vocabulary, collocations & quick patterns

Step 2

Module 2: Part 1 Practice (7 mins)

Short personal answers + recordings

Step 3

Module 3: Part 3 Practice (10 mins)

In-depth opinions & real-life reasons

• Run each module in order. Keep speaking time to 25 minutes.
• Use the AI feedback to check fluency and vocabulary.

• First, warm up with the key words and patterns below.
• Next, record your answers. Then check the model responses.

Pattern 1 For unexpected events

Practical Example:

"If the alarm rings, we will leave the building immediately."

Pattern 2 For rapid next actions

Practical Example:

"As soon as the heavy rain stops, I'll go check the garden."

Pattern 3 For top priorities

Practical Example:

"The main thing to do is to keep calm and stay inside."

Pattern 4 For steady habits

Practical Example:

"I always make sure that my phone has full battery before a storm."

The Great ShakeOut 2008

In 2008, Southern California held a huge earthquake drill. How many people practiced dropping and covering at the same time?

Speed of a Deep-Sea Tsunami

In the deep ocean, tsunami waves do not look high. But they travel very fast. How fast can a tsunami wave move?

Module 1 Complete

Vocabulary & Patterns Locked In!

You are now ready for Speaking Part 1.

Next: Module 2 (Part 1 Practice) →

Step 2 of 3 • 7 mins

Question 1 • General Weather

What is the weather usually like where you live? What is the weather usually like where you live?

"Well, it's pretty tropical and humid here in Da Nang most of the year. We get lots of sunshine, but during the wet season, it pours down almost every single afternoon."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • tropical and humid: very warm with high moisture in the air.
• • lots of sunshine: many sunny days.
• • wet season: the specific months of the year with frequent downpours.
• • pours down: rains very heavily and rapidly.

Question 2 • Daily Habits

Do you check the weather forecast every day? Do you check the weather forecast every day?

"To be honest, yes, I check a weather app on my smartphone every morning. I'll usually glance at the radar because heavy downpours can pop up out of nowhere during storm season."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • weather app: phone application that reports current temperatures and forecasts.
• • glance at: look for a second.
• • heavy downpours: intense and sudden rainstorms.
• • pop up out of nowhere: happen suddenly.

Question 3 • Preparedness at Home

Do you feel safe in your home? Do you feel safe in your home?

"Yeah, definitely. Our apartment building is made of solid concrete, so it feels really sturdy. We've also got a small emergency kit ready just in case a bad typhoon strikes."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • feels really sturdy: feels strong.
• • emergency kit: a box or backpack containing essential supplies.
• • just in case: in case something bad happens.
• • typhoon strikes: when a severe tropical storm reaches land.

Question 4 • Emergency Reaction

What will you do if the electricity goes off tonight? What will you do if the electricity goes off tonight?

"If the power cuts out, I'll switch on my rechargeable torch right away. Then, you know, I'd probably just light a few candles and play card games with my younger brother until it comes back."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • power cuts out: the electrical supply suddenly stops working.
• • rechargeable torch: portable flashlight you can charge again.
• • right away: immediately, without hesitation.
• • comes back: electricity is restored to normal.

Module 2 Complete

Part 1 Responses Recorded!

You have practiced short responses. Next, give longer answers in Part 3.

Next: Module 3 (Part 3 Discussion) →

Step 3 of 3 • 10 mins

Discussion Question 1 • Human Mindset

Why do some people not prepare for emergencies? Why do some people not prepare for emergencies?

"Well, I think many people just feel like it won't happen to them. I mean, big storms or earthquakes don't happen every day, you know? So, they just put off buying extra water or batteries. Another thing is the money. Getting a good emergency bag can be a bit pricey for some families. Plus, life gets really busy. People worry about paying their normal bills, not about rare problems. So, getting ready just gets forgotten for a long time."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • put off: delay doing something.
• • a bit pricey: a little expensive.
• • won't happen to them: thinking they are safe from bad things.
• • normal bills: everyday costs like rent or food.

Discussion Question 2 • Education & Drills

Should schools teach children what to do in a disaster? Should schools teach children what to do in a disaster?

"Yeah, I think so. Kids spend most of the day at school, so they should learn what to do. I mean, it is important to start from an early age. Even a short drill helps a lot, you know? If they practice, they won't feel too scared when something real happens. Also, children can take that knowledge home. They can tell their parents to pack a torch or buy extra food. So, doing regular drills really makes the whole family safer in the end."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • at school: inside the school building.
• • from an early age: starting when they are young.
• • drills: practice for an emergency.
• • pack a torch: put a flashlight in a bag.

Discussion Question 3 • Community Preparation

How can a town get ready for a flood or a storm? How can a town get ready for a flood or a storm?

"Well, I think the town should get ready early. First, they should clean the drains, so the rain doesn't stay in the streets. I mean, fixing things like roads and sea walls is really important. Then they need a loud siren and text messages to warn everyone, you know? And they need safe places, like a school, with water, food and medicine. This way, people who need help aren't stuck in their houses when the bad weather hits."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • get ready: prepare.
• • sea walls: walls that stop the sea.
• • people who need help: older or sick people.
• • stuck: unable to leave.

Discussion Question 4 • Roles & Accountability

Who should be responsible for people's safety, families or the government? Who should be responsible for people's safety, families or the government?

"To be honest, I think it has to be a joint effort. I mean, neither side can do it alone. The government has to build things like roads and shelters and give the orders to leave when it gets dangerous. But families can't just sit on their hands, you know? Every family needs its own emergency bag and follow the rules quickly. Also, people should look after older people and sick people. So yeah, everyone has a part to play to keep the town safe."

📌 Speaking Notes & Vocabulary:

• • a joint effort: working together to do something.
• • orders to leave: official messages telling people to go to a safe place.
• • sit on their hands: do nothing when they should act.
• • look after: take care of.

🎉 All 3 Modules Finished!

Full IELTS Speaking Practice Complete

You have built key vocabulary and answered Part 1 questions. You also gave good Part 3 answers. Review your AI feedback above!

✓ 25-Min Lesson Accomplished