RELATIONSHIPS

IELTS LESSON 12
Level: Low Intermediate

Objectives:
To enhance vocabulary pertaining to describing
and explaining relationships
To make use of learned vocabulary to answer
questions and express opinions for conversation

Timeline:
Every lesson is for 50-minutes.
Lesson Proper: 50 minutes
Task 1: Introduction to Lesson 5 minutes
Task 2: Vocabulary 15 minutes
Task 3: Timed Speaking 15 minutes
Task 4: Checking of Essay 15 minutes
Teachers Feedback/Discussion of Homework

Task 1: Introduction to the Lesson

Topic: Time Frame of the Lesson

Part 1

4-5 minutes

Introduction and
questions on familiar
topic areas such as work,
study, hobbies, holidays

Part 2

3-4 minutes

2 minute talk on a
familiar topic

1-2 minutes

Two-way discussion on
issues related to the
topic in part 2

Part 3

Task 2: Vocabulary
Expressions about Relationships

Instructions: Read the words in the

succeeding pages. Describe and/or
define these words and make use of
them by writing sentences.
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Task 2: Vocabulary
Relationships
Expressions

to break up
to drift apart
to enjoy someones company
to fall for
to fall head over heels in love
to fall out with
to get on like a house on fire
to get on well with
to get to know
to go back years
to have a lot in common
to have ups and downs
a healthy relationship
to hit it off

Expressions

to be just good friends

to keep in touch with
to lose touch with
love at first sight
to pop the question
to see eye to eye
to settle down
to strike up a relationship
to tie the knot
to be well matched
to work at a relationship

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Task 2: Vocabulary
Adjectives
GOOD

BAD

Connected
Harmonious
Loving
Strong
Committed
Simple
Simple
Controlling
Predictable
Deep
Real
Wavering
Healthy
Easy
Smooth

Disconnected
Discordant
Hateful
Weak
Uncommitted
Complex
Complicated
Uncontrollable
Unpredictable
Superficial
Fake
Unwavering
Unhealthy
Difficult
Bumpy
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Task 3: Timed Speaking

PHASE 1: 4-5 MINUTES
The examiner will ask you a series of questions about
everyday topics such as work, study, hobbies, home, family
or lifestyle.
To answer the questions, you only need to provide the
information asked for and perhaps add a supporting detail
or two. You do NOT need to give lengthy answers and you
do NOT need to use difficult academic words.
Do you see your friends very often?
What do you like about your close friends?
Have you known each other long?
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Task 3: Timed Speaking

PHASE 2: 3-4 MINUTES
In this part of the IELTS speaking module, you will be shown some written
instructions for an individual speaking task. You will have one minute to think
about your answer, making notes if you prefer to do so. You will then be asked to
speak for one to two minutes.
You should pay careful attention to the verb tenses used in the question and use
matching tenses in your answer.

Describe a person you are very close to. You

should say:
who this person is
when you met them
where you met them

and say what it is about them you like so much.

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Task 3: Timed Speaking

PHASE 3: 1-2 MINUTES
In this part, the examiner will ask for your opinion on a
range of issues related to the topic in part 2. This time,
however, there is no preparation time so you must begin
speaking immediately. You should aim to say as much as
possible. Give more than one reason, or compare and
contrast different views. The longer your answers, the fewer
questions you will need to answer.
Do you think marriage is still as important as ever?
What do you think is the ideal time to get married?
Is it important to keep in contact with our friends when were
in a relationship?
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EVALUATION OF SPEAKING TASKS

Fluency and Coherence: Are you able to keep
talking without too much hesitation or repetition?
Lexical Resource: Are you able to use a wide range
of vocabulary and show some awareness of
collocation?
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Are you able
to use a variety of grammatical forms, including a mix
of simple and complex sentences?
Pronunciation: Are you able to pronounce words
correctly and use speaking techniques such as
intonation and contractions?
To be continued

EVALUATION OF SPEAKING TASKS

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Teachers Feedback
Discussion of Homework:
An increasing number of people are now using dating sites to
meet their second halves.
Do you think that this tendency helps people to socialize or
does more harm than good?
Give your opinion. Provide relevant examples if necessary.
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write at least 250 words.