IGCSE Speaking
IELTS Prep Course

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

Week 22: Digital life

IELTS Band 5 - 6

QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Digital life

Learning Objectives

WALT (We Are Learning To)Discuss digital habits using clear opinions, safe examples, and source checking.

Success Criteria

WILF (What I'm Looking For)Explain influence, compare online choices, use Part 3 pills, and stay simple.

Support (Band 5.0 Target)

Use the frame: This app is useful because ___. Add one benefit and one risk.

Stretch (Band 6.0+ Target)

Explain how a digital platform can be useful but also harm study time.
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 Digital life
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: digital life and online information
1 What digital activities do young people in your country often use after school?
Usually, young people watch short videos, chat with friends, or search for study notes. In my school, many students use one learning platform (平台) before tests. However, we try not to stay online too late.
Your Answer
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2 Can you tell me about a time when you learnt something useful online, and what it was like?
Last month, I watched a short science video before a class project. At first, I was not sure if it was reliable (可靠的), so I checked my textbook. After that, the video helped me explain the idea more clearly.
Your Answer
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3 Do you think digital entertainment affects students' study habits? Why?
Yes, I think it affects study habits a lot. This is because, online videos can give quick fun, but they may become addictive (使人上瘾的). For example, some classmates plan ten minutes online but watch for one hour.
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Section 2
Weekly Grammar Point
4 MIN
Keep

Adverbs of Manner and Degree

Grammar

Adverbs of manner show how something happens, such as "quickly" or "carefully". Adverbs of degree show strength, such as "very", "quite", or "too".

Example

I check online information very carefully before sharing it.

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

Word Stress in Digital Vocabulary

👂 Listen: Put stronger stress on the key syllable in digital words.

🗣️ Practise: Say it clearly, PLAT-form → re-LI-a-ble → in-FOR-ma-tive → mo-ti-VA-tion.

Section 4
Vocabulary Table
4 MIN
Keep
Bias偏见 Nounadj.biasedv.bias · biased · biasing
Influence影响 Nounadj.influentialadv.influentiallyv.influence · influenced · influencing
Reliable可靠的 Adjectiven.reliabilityadv.reliablyv.rely · relied · relying
Addictive使人上瘾的 Adjectiven.addictionadv.addictively
Platform平台 Nounadj.platform-based
Informative信息丰富的 Adjectiven.informationadv.informativelyv.inform · informed · informing
Idiom 1: Take with a grain of salt — 持保留态度 ExplanationNot believe something completely at once. ExampleStudents should take online rumours with a grain of salt.
Idiom 2: Behind the scenes — 在幕后 ExplanationIn the hidden part of a process. ExampleVideo platforms make many choices behind the scenes.
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Section 5
Shadowing Text
8 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Adapted from the Cambridge IGCSE ESL Coursebook

Today, digital life gives teenagers fast information and many choices. However, students need to notice online bias (偏见) before they trust a post. For example, a popular video may influence (影响) opinions without giving full facts. At school, teachers ask us to use a reliable (可靠的) source for homework. Also, a learning platform (平台) can save time when the notes are clear. If a video sounds too exciting, students should take with a grain of salt (持保留态度) before sharing it. In short, digital tools are helpful when learners check them carefully. Overall, good digital habits protect study time and make online life safer.

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Section 6
Part 2 Question and Model Answer
15 MIN
Keep

SITUATION Your English teacher has asked students to choose a class project about healthy digital life. You are considering the following options:

OPTION A a video-review club about online information
OPTION B a seven-day screen-time challenge

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

Model Answer
SITUATION Well, I will compare two digital projects for our class.
OPTION A On one hand, a video-review club can be fun and informative (信息丰富的). Also, students can discuss how apps affect their wellbeing (身心健康 / 幸福感). However, some videos may be too long.
OPTION B On the other hand, a screen-time challenge builds motivation (动力) and self-control. Although online games feel relaxing, they can become addictive (使人上瘾的) if students play late. So, this option teaches a useful habit.
PREFERENCE I would choose, the screen-time challenge. REASON My first reason is, it shows what happens behind the scenes (在幕后) on apps. My second reason is, it helps students sleep earlier.
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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 How important is reliable information for students who use the internet?
Model Answer
OPINION In my opinion, reliable information is very important for students online. REASON This is because, if a source is false, homework answers may be wrong. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, I check a science video before I call it reliable (可靠的).
Your Answer
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2 Some people say social media has too much influence on teenagers. What do you think?
Model Answer
OPINION From my point of view, social media can have too much power over teenagers. REASON This matters because, when many posts repeat one idea, students may follow it. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, fashion videos can influence (影响) what classmates buy.
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 What could happen if young people spend too much time on digital platforms?
Model Answer
OPINION I think, too much time on platforms can hurt school life. REASON The main reason is, although videos are fun, they can take sleep time. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, one short-video platform (平台) can keep students awake.
Your Answer
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4 What are the advantages of checking information online?
Model Answer
OPINION In my view, checking information online is very important for students. REASON This is because, when teenagers compare different sources, they notice unfair or one-sided ideas. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a media lesson could show how bias (偏见) changes the way a story sounds during a short class talk.
Your Answer
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Section 10
Exit Ticket
4 MIN
Keep

🎯 Fix the Error: Choose the best adverb or adjective to describe digital habits.

  • 1. Usually, students should check information _______. (careful)
  • 2. In my opinion, this website is _______ for homework. (reliable)
  • 3. However, some games can become _______ if used too much. (addictive)

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 (Adverbs of Manner and Degree).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. carefully 2. reliable 3. addictive
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