IELTS Coach online
Extending a talk
Theme: Speaking 2
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Welcome to IELTS Coach online
Prepare before class
How does it work?
You need to complete all three parts to get the
most out of your IELTS Coach online lesson.
Live class
Have you done your online activities? +
After-class speaking
session
(optional)
Practise after class
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After-class speaking session
Stay back after class for 5 or 10 minutes to talk to
your classmates from around the world.
This extra speaking practice will help you…
• improve your conversation skills
• practise using language learnt in class
• support and help your fellow students
• practise using English in a natural context
• become a part of a global learning community
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Lesson objectives
In this live part of the lesson, you will:
• avoid repetition, hesitation and self-correction
• extend a talk when running out of ideas
• use vocabulary and narrative tenses for telling stories
• describe a city you have visited
You will also review phrases for avoiding repetition and
hesitation that you learned before the lesson.
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Lead-in
Look at the four different types of holiday and answer the
questions.
A. City break
B. Beach holiday
C. Camping
D. Skiing
1. Which type of holiday do you prefer?
2. What activities would you do on your ideal holiday?
3. What’s the best holiday you’ve ever had? What made it so great?
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IELTS skills
Talk about the topics while using the expressions to help you
keep going and fill in the gaps.
• Your favourite holiday destination
• A place you would like to visit
• The worst place you have visited
1. As I was saying …
2. That reminds me of a similar occasion …
3. Let me tell you a little bit more about …
4. As I said …
5. As I mentioned previously …
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Task focus
You have one minute to plan for the task 2 speaking.
How do you spend this time? Describe an interesting city you have been to.
You should say:
Visualise a trip to an
interesting city you know, it • where it is
will be easier to describe if • how you got there
you can picture it. • what you did there
Think of some good and explain why you found it so interesting.
adjectives and descriptive
language related to the
prompts Think of a range of grammatical
Think of a story or anecdote related structures related to the prompt e.g.
to a trip to an interesting city, it’s the first time you went, if you go now,
easier to tell a story. if you are going back in the future.
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Task focus - Answers
You have one minute to plan for the task 2 speaking.
How do you spend this time? Describe an interesting city you have been to.
Visualise a trip to an You should say:
interesting city you know, it
will be easier to describe if • where it is
you can picture it. • how you got there
• what you did there
Think of some good and explain why you found it so interesting.
adjectives and descriptive
language related to the
prompts Think of a range of grammatical
structures related to the prompt e.g.
Think of a story or anecdote related
the first time you went, if you go now,
to a trip to an interesting city, it’s
if you are going back in the future.
easier to tell a story.
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Language for IELTS
Look at part of a sample answer.
Underline good examples of narrative tenses and vocabulary.
How does the speaker extend their talk and avoid repetition?
“I went to Bath a while ago, it’s a city in the southwest of the UK. I travelled there
from London on a group tour. I’d never been to such an ancient city before, it has
buildings going back to Roman times, they are nearly 2000 years old, but still very
well preserved. As well as the Roman Baths I visited the Jane Austen museum, it
was absolutely fascinating, and I felt like I was walking back in time….as I said
before, I went on a group tour from London. It was a perfect way to see Bath, as
the centre of the city is small and full of historic buildings. The tour guide was very
knowledgeable….”
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Language for IELTS - Answers
Look at part of a sample answer.
Underline good examples of narrative tenses and vocabulary.
How does the speaker extend their talk and avoid repetition?
“I went to Bath a while ago, it’s a city in the southwest of the UK. I travelled
there from London on a group tour. I’d never been to such an ancient city before,
it has buildings going back to Roman times, they are nearly 2000 years old, but
still very well preserved. As well as the Roman Baths I visited the Jane Austen
museum, it was absolutely fascinating, and I felt like I was walking back in
time….as I said before, I went on a group tour from London. It was a perfect way
to see Bath, as the centre of the city is small and full of historic buildings. The
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tour guide was very knowledgeable….”
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IELTS Practice
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IELTS Practice - Speaking
Spend one minute reading the task card and planning what you will
say. Try to speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an interesting city you have been to.
You should say:
• where it is
• how you got there
• what you did there
and explain why you found it so interesting.
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IELTS Practice – Speaking 2
Spend one minute reading the task card and planning what you will
say. Try to speak for one to two minutes.
Describe your favourite holiday destination.
You should say:
• where it is
• how you got there
• what you did there
and explain why you found it so enjoyable.
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Feedback
What went well Action points
Subhead B Subhead B
Body text Body text
• Bullet level 1 • Bullet level 1
– Bullet level 2 – Bullet level 2
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Check your work
Practice an IELTS Speaking Part 2 prompt and record your
talk. Listen back and review your responses.
Did you:
Prepare effectively during your preparation time making clear notes?
Ensure your talk covered all parts of the prompt, e.g. bullet points?
Organise your talk with a clear beginning, middle, and end?
Include relevant details and examples in your response?
Speak confidently for the full two minutes and avoid long pauses?
Use a good range of grammar structures and vocabulary?
Speak with clear pronunciation and fluency?
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Lesson materials
Make sure you…
• download the *.pdf from the student website
• save the Zoom Chat before you leave
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Join the after-class speaking session!
Dos
Treat everyone with
You can talk about any topic that interests you! respect
Use these questions as a guide, if needed. Keep your camera on and
participate
Have you ever been in a difficult situation while Let others share ideas too
travelling? Explain. Listen to everyone
Click ‘Leave’ if you cannot
If you were going on a camping trip for a week, what 10 stay back
things would you bring? Explain why. Don’ts
Don’t take pictures or
What countries would you like to visit? Why? record
What is the most interesting souvenir that you have Don’t share personal
details
ever bought on one of your holidays? Don’t let your children be
Do you think tourism is harmful to the planet? What visible onscreen
should be done to minimise its effects? For help, contact:
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