IELTS Teaching Resources
British Council IELTS Teaching Resources
In this section, we have collected some useful resources that will encourage conversation and participation in your classroom. We also have a range of tips, information, activities and IELTS teaching materials that will bring out the best in your students
IELTS Resources For Teachers: Lesson Plans
Our free IELTS resources for teachers include lesson plans and activities which are suitable for students of all levels and abilities, giving them the best chance of achieving their goals.
Speaking Part 1
Lesson plan
Description
Test familiarisation and lexical resource
This lesson raises awareness of the format of the Speaking section of IELTS.
Developing fluency and coherence
This lesson develops students’ ability use appropriate words and phrases.
Grammatical range and accuracy and lexical resource
A focus on upgrading and improving answers.
Question making
This lesson provides extensive practice of Part 1 of the Speaking section of the IELTS.
Speaking Part 2
Lesson plan
Description
Improving grammatical range and accuracy
A focus on the range and accurate use of verb tenses.
Improving lexical resource
A fun lesson looks at the language of description and definition.
Using PPF (past, present and future strategy)
Through an analysis of tense use, this lesson also helps students to develop their own grammatical range and accuracy.
Speaking Part 3
Lesson plan
Description
Overview and practice
This lesson begins with a review of what to expect in Part 3 of the Speaking section of the IELTS test.
Using linking devices
Through matching tasks and analysis of use, this lesson develops students’ ability to identify and employ appropriate linking devices for comparing, commenting, speculating, explaining, and generalising.
Writing
Lesson plan
IELTS Academic Module preparation > Writing > Lesson 1
IELTS Academic Module preparation > Writing > Lesson 2
IELTS Academic Module preparation > Writing > Lesson 3
IELTS Academic Module preparation > Writing > Lesson 4
IELTS Academic Module preparation > Writing > Lesson 5
Writing task 1a
Writing task 1b
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