IGCSE Speaking
IELTS Prep Course

Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE ESL (0510 / 0511) exam standards

Week 8: Work

IELTS Band 5 - 6

QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Work

Learning Objectives

WALT (We Are Learning To)Describe a future job using present perfect, work vocabulary, and realistic examples.

Success Criteria

WILF (What I'm Looking For)Use blue-bold starters, five highlighted items, one yellow complex sentence, and one school-work link.

Support (Band 5.0 Target)

Use the frame: I have always liked ___, so I would like to try ___. Add one skill.

Stretch (Band 6.0+ Target)

Explain how a school activity could prepare students for a future career.
Plan A Classroom Only 80 MIN
Default plan. Sections 11 & 12 are completed at home as unsupervised homework.
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 1 0–5 min Warm-Up
  • Open with WALT / WILF.
  • Send students to Section 1 and circulate.
  • Discuss the warm-up questions in pairs, in English.
Sec 2 · 3 · 4 5–15 min Input
  • Teach Sec 2 grammar, Sec 3 pronunciation, Sec 4 vocabulary.
  • Give an example sentence for each item.
  • Listen and take notes on the handout.
  • Offer your own example sentences.
Sec 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 15–35 min Shadow Read
  • Play TTS for Sec 5, 6, 9 text & model answers.
  • Students Listen → Repeat until pronunciation is clean.
  • Stand. Write own notes on whiteboards for Sec 6 & 9. Memorize answers.
Sec 7 35–55 min Speaking · 4-3-2
  • 2-min spot speaking tests. Correct mistakes. Note errors.
  • Repeat your answer 3× — faster each round.
  • Listener checks target items & pushes speed.
Sec 9 55–75 min Part 3 Discussion
  • Explain OPINION → REASON → EXAMPLE structure.
  • Push "why?" & "can you give an example?" for short answers.
  • Write Sec 9 notes in the lined space.
  • Repeat your Part 3 answers 3× in pairs — faster each round.
Sec 10 75–80 min Wrap-Up
  • Put top errors on the board.
  • Supervise Sec 10 exit ticket.
  • Correct your errors.
  • Log this week's homework (Sec 11 & 12).
Homework Sec 11 & Sec 12 (required, ~40 min).
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QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Work
Plan B Computer Lab + Classroom 40 + 40 MIN
Use when homework must be supervised. Sec 11 & 12 done in the lab; classroom shrinks to 40 min. Cut sections shown below.
Computer Lab · 40 min · supervised
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 11 0–20 min After Last Lesson
  • Circulate the lab and check recording quality across Part 1, 2 & 3.
  • Push AI written feedback on each student's Sec 6 answer.
  • Record LAST week's Sec 1, Sec 6 & Sec 9 answers (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3).
  • Run AI correction on the Sec 6 written answer.
Sec 12 20–40 min Before Next Lesson
  • Confirm each student previews NEXT period's vocab and grammar.
  • Check students shadow Transcoded Text and Model Answers.
  • Preview NEXT period's vocab and grammar.
  • Shadow all Transcoded Text and Model Answers for pronunciation practice.
Classroom · 40 min
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 1 0–5 min Warm-Up
  • Open with WALT / WILF.
  • Send students to Section 1 and circulate.
  • Discuss the warm-up questions in pairs, in English.
Sec 6 5–20 min Practice
  • Observe students' Sec 6 answer prep on boards.
  • Correct errors before speaking.
  • Stand up at a whiteboard / window / large screen.
  • Write your own answer to Sec 6.
Sec 7 20–35 min Speaking · 4-3-2
  • Briefly intro Sec 7 and run the 4-3-2 circuit (pairs, standing).
  • Strict time — fastest repetitions must be min 2 mins.
  • Repeat your answer 2× alone — faster each round.
  • Round 3 with a partner to push you to speak fast.
  • Last round must be fast and min 2 mins.
Sec 10 35–40 min Wrap-Up
  • Put top errors on the board.
  • Supervise Sec 10 exit ticket.
  • Correct your errors.
  • Log this week's homework (Sec 6 written answer).
Cut in Lab Mode Sec 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 8 — Input, Pronunciation, Shadowing and Writing dropped from classroom (handled with AI feedback in the lab / at home).
Homework Write Section 6 Answer, use AI correction, then write the corrected answer by hand into the student textbook.
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Section 1
Part 1 Interview
5 MIN
Keep
Topic: jobs and future work
1 How often do you and your classmates talk about future jobs?
Sometimes, we talk about future jobs after class. For me, a good career (职业 / 职业道路) should match my interests and help other people.
Your Answer
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2 Can you tell me about a time when you learned a useful work skill, and what it was like?
Last month, I helped organise a class sale. At first, I was slow, but I learned a useful skill (技能): speaking politely to visitors.
Your Answer
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3 Do you think students should learn about work before they leave school? Why?
Yes, I think, students should learn about work early. This is because, simple advice (建议) can help them choose subjects more carefully.
Your Answer
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Section 2
Weekly Grammar Point
4 MIN
Keep

Present Perfect with for, since, ever and never

Grammar

Present perfect shows life experience or a situation that continues until now. Use "for" with a length of time, "since" with a starting point, and "ever" or "never" for experience.

Example

I have worked on this project for two weeks.

Your Examples
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Section 3
Weekly Pronunciation Point
2 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Contractions in Present Perfect

👂 Listen: I have becomes I’ve, and we have becomes we’ve in natural speech.

🗣️ Practise: Say it smoothly, I’ve helped, we’ve learned, I haven’t tried.

Section 4
Vocabulary Table
4 MIN
Keep
Career职业 / 职业道路 Noun
Colleague同事 Nounadj.collegialadv.collegially
Responsibility责任 Nounadj.responsibleadv.responsibly
Experience经历 / 经验 Nounadj.experiencedv.experience · experienced
Skill技能 Nounadj.skilfuladv.skilfullyv.skill · skilled
Product产品 Nounadj.productiveadv.productivelyv.produce · produced
Interview面试 / 访谈RECYCLED Nounadj.interviewingv.interview · interviewed
Advice建议RECYCLED Nounadj.advisableadv.advisedlyv.advise · advised
Idiom 1: Get your foot in the door — 迈出职业第一步 ExplanationGet a first chance in a job or field. ExampleA school volunteering role can help you get your foot in the door.
Idiom 2: Work as a team — 团队合作 ExplanationWork together with other people. ExampleIn a science club, we have to work as a team.
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Section 5
Shadowing Text
8 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Adapted from the Cambridge IGCSE ESL Coursebook

Usually, students think about a future career (职业 / 职业道路) during middle school. For example, one student may want to design a food product (产品), while another may like teaching. In many jobs, a kind colleague (同事) can help new workers learn quickly. Also, every job has some responsibility (责任), such as arriving on time. When students join clubs, they can gain simple experience (经历 / 经验) before real work. In short, school activities can show what people enjoy. Finally, talking to adults can make work choices feel clearer.

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Section 6
Part 2 Question and Model Answer
15 MIN
Keep

SITUATION Your school wants to offer one work experience activity for Year 10 students. You are considering the following options:

OPTION A helping at a school charity sale
OPTION B visiting a local technology company

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Say which option you would prefer, and why.

Model Answer
SITUATION Well, our school needs one useful work experience activity.
OPTION A On one hand, a charity sale lets students work as a team (团队合作). Also, they can practise a speaking skill (技能) with parents. However, it may feel tiring after lessons.
OPTION B On the other hand, visiting a company is exciting. Although students cannot do a real job there, they can ask questions after the tour. Still, it gives less practice than a sale.
PREFERENCE I would choose the charity sale, because students need action. REASON The main reason is, it feels like a small interview (面试 / 访谈) with visitors. REASON Also, it can help students get your foot in the door (迈出职业第一步).
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Section 7
Listener Task — Tick the Speaker's Checklist
5 MIN
Keep

Tick each item you hear in your partner's Part 2 answer.

Section 8
Writing Space
10 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Stand up and write your answer on the board or classroom windows. The teacher will correct it as you write. Copy the corrected answer below.

📝 Draft
0 / 20–300
✨ AI-Corrected
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Section 9
Part 3 Questions
20 MIN
Keep

Answer the Part 3 discussion questions below. Use the Model Answer for guidance, then write your own response in the lined space.

1 Do you think school work experience is useful for teenagers? Why?
Model Answer
OPINION In my opinion, school work experience is useful for teenagers. REASON When students try a small job, they understand real responsibility (责任) better. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, selling books at a school fair teaches time, patience, and polite speech.
Your Answer
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2 What are the advantages of working as a team in school projects?
Model Answer
OPINION From my point of view, teamwork has clear advantages in school projects. REASON Although one student may be faster, a group can share ideas and work as a team (团队合作). EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For instance, one person can design posters while another speaks.
Your Answer
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Section 9
Part 3 Questions (continued)
20 MIN
Keep

Continue answering Part 3 questions. Use the Model Answer for guidance, then write your own response in the lined space.

3 How important is advice from adults when choosing a future career?
Model Answer
OPINION Overall, advice from adults is very important for career choices. REASON If students hear honest advice (建议), they can avoid wrong ideas about work. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a teacher may explain which subjects support science jobs.
Your Answer
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4 How important is learning about different jobs at school?
Model Answer
OPINION In my view, learning about different jobs at school is helpful for teenagers. REASON This is because, when students hear real stories from workers, they make better study choices. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a visitor could explain one career (职业 / 职业道路) path and the skills it needs during a short class talk.
Your Answer
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Section 10
Exit Ticket
4 MIN
Keep

🎯 Fix the Error: Complete the present perfect sentence.

  • 1. So far, I _______ at one school event. (help)
  • 2. Since last year, she _______ interested in design. (be)
  • 3. Before today, they _______ never _______ a company. (visit)

Section 11
After Today's Lesson
Lab or Home
  • aRECORD10 MINAPP Recording: Mock Test: Record all answers to questions in Part 1, 2 and 3 and SEND for scoring. MUST USE: 1 complex sentence + this week's grammar (Present Perfect with for, since, ever and never).作业APP录音：模拟考试：录制Part 1、2和3全部问题的回答并发送评分。要求：必须使用1个复合句和本周语法点。
  • bWRITING10 MINType and AI correct your Part 2 answer. Handwrite your corrected answer into your coursebook.键入Part 2答案并使用AI批改。将批改后的答案手写到你的课本中。
Section 12
Before Next Week's Lesson
Lab or Home
  • aSHADOW10 MIN'Speaking Practice › Fluency'. Listen to next week's Section 1, 5, 6 & 9. Shadow their pronunciation — copy American or British intonation exactly — until you are comfortable with the pronunciation."口语练习 › 流利度"。听下周的第1、5、6和9部分。跟读模仿美式或英式的语调和发音，直到你对发音感到自如为止。
  • bRECORD10 MINRecord Sections 5 & 6: Memorise useful phrases and use bullet-point notes to help you repeat the paragraphs in your own words 3 times, out loud. Record your 3rd attempt.录音第5和第6部分：记忆有用的短语，并使用要点笔记帮助你用自己的话重复段落3遍，大声朗读。录下你的第3次尝试。
Section 10 Answers: 1. have helped 2. has been 3. have never visited
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