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Analyse the information in the class summary. What are your learners’ strengths and weaknesses?
Note: Cover all learners. (max. 100 words)
Ana excels in reading, speaking, and writing, while struggling with listening. Bilal demonstrates strength in reading and
writing but faces challenges in speaking and listening. Chen showcases proficiency in reading, writing, and listening but
struggles with speaking. Delphine excels in reading but finds speaking, listening, and writing challenging. Mihai and
Francesca share strengths in reading, speaking, and writing, but both struggle with listening. Notably, reading emerges as
a collective strength, while speaking and listening are identified as weaknesses for most learners, with Ana being the
exception in speaking. Writing skills are divided, with half excelling and half facing difficulties.
Which two skills have you chosen to teach in this lesson? Why?
Note: State which part of the exam you will focus on for each skill, e.g., Speaking Part 1. (minimum 150 words)
Collectively, learners exhibit weaknesses in two crucial skills, which necessitate improvement for success in their IELTS
exams. This lesson aims to enhance these skills—listening and speaking—through activities such as staying informed with
the news, socializing, communicating with colleagues, and participating in job interviews. Tailored to the age group and
motivations of the students, the focus on these skills promises to refine their interactions, comprehension abilities, and
overall confidence. For students relocating to English-speaking countries, honing these skills becomes paramount for
adaptation and thriving. The choice of listening and speaking arises from their significance and dynamic nature, allowing
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,for engaging activities that stimulate auditory and, in some cases, kinesthetic learning. Ultimately, practicing these skills
through conversations with peers, teachers, family, and colleagues not only proves interesting but also ensures valuable,
practical proficiency for the future.
Which lesson topic have you chosen? Why? (minimum 100 words)
The chosen subject is 'employment,' aligning with the learners' motivations and age group. This theme encompasses vital
vocabulary for job interviews, formal conversations, and projecting professionalism. Focusing on listening and speaking
alongside this topic creates a powerful blend, tapping into learner motivation and engagement. Given its commonality and
potential relevance in the IELTS exam, where audio or speaking questions might involve work-related content, this theme
serves practical needs, enhancing the learners' language skills for real-life scenarios and examination requirements.
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
• Master the application of their listening and speaking • Speak about the topic with the correct terminology,
abilities within the IELTS exam. vocabulary and pronounce words correctly
• Approach the IELTS exam with confidence. • Listened for specific information during the listening activity.
• Effectively comprehend the structure, expectations, and • The ability to speak with confidence and proficiency.
criteria of the IELTS examination.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
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, (Include at least three points covering: students’ L1, the
tasks, classroom management, any other relevant points)
• Disparities in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar • Provide personalized assistance for struggling individuals
proficiency may arise due to different first languages, and pair stronger students with weaker ones to ensure
creating imbalances. everyone progresses.
• Inadequate audio meeting IELTS criteria poses a • Select an audio recording adhering to IELTS criteria,
disadvantage, particularly for learners who may find fast or staying on-topic, and limiting length to 6-7 minutes.
lengthy recordings challenging, leading to potential
information lapses.
• Diverse age ranges among students can hinder relatability • Diversify activities for broad appeal across age groups.
and interaction.
• Maintain inclusivity and engagement through techniques
• Varied abilities, such as Francesca's band score of 5 in
such as eliciting, drilling and giving praise where due,
listening, could result in feelings of exclusion during the
aiming to optimize learning potential and elevate learners'
lesson.
confidence and by extension, their band scores, to the
required level.
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