IELTS Speaking (Band 6.5-7.5+)
Advanced strategies and vocabulary for achieving Band 7 and above
Who it's for
Written for students working towards IELTS band 6.5 to 7.5, which the IELTS partners align with B2 to C1 on the CEFR scale.
IELTS Speaking and Writing preparation, for band 5 and up. More IELTS Test Preparation lesson plans
Skills it practises
- Speaking: discussion questionsevery lesson
- Vocabulary: a target word listevery lesson
- Reading: a text or news story7 of 8 lessons
- Controlled practice: gap-fills, matching, sorting and more7 of 8 lessons
- Role-play: a dialogue to act out6 of 8 lessons
- An answer framework to structure what they say3 of 8 lessons
Lessons
- Part 1: Advanced ResponsesGoal: answer everyday Part 1 questions with the natural signposting, precise vocabulary and reflective edge examiners reward at Band 7+ — the SPICE framework with live practice.56 minFree
- Part 2: Abstract Cue CardsGoal: hold a full two-minute Part 2 talk on an abstract cue card by narrating your thought process — Enhanced PEEP with a complete model answer and timed practice.56 minOutline
- Part 2: Storytelling TechniquesGoal: deliver a Part 2 story with scene-setting, built tension, direct speech and a satisfying ending — narrative techniques that make two minutes feel short.57 minOutline
- Part 3: Critical ThinkingGoal: build nuanced Part 3 answers that recognise complexity, weigh different stakeholders and still land a clear position — Enhanced AREA with live challenge practice.46 minOutline
- Lexical Resource & IdiomsGoal: deploy Band 7+ idioms and collocations naturally across any topic — a small set mastered deeply, drilled in context and stress-tested live.47 minOutline
- Mock Test with Feedback FocusGoal: complete a full Band 7+ mock Speaking test and score your own performance against all four criteria with quoted evidence — calibration before test day.33 minOutline
- Using Idiomatic Language NaturallyGoal: integrate idioms, phrasal verbs and collocations into IELTS answers naturally — register-matched, never forced — with targeted drills and a live weaving challenge.57 minOutline
- Developing Complex ArgumentsGoal: construct layered Part 3 arguments — position, reason, evidence, counterargument and synthesis — anchored by a contrasted Band 6 vs Band 7+ model answer.57 minOutline
How to use it in a lesson
- Lessons run 33 to 57 minutes, with a timing on every stage, so you can see before you start what fits your slot.
- Start with "Part 1: Advanced Responses": its whole plan is on this site, stage by stage, with the target vocabulary, free to read and to teach from on any video call.
Teach IELTS Speaking (Band 6.5-7.5+) with your student
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