IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion
Targeted strategies and model answers
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 exam lesson on "IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion". Includes objective, target vocabulary (opinion, speculate, compare, abstract…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about ielts speaking part 3: discussion. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- opinion
- speculate
- compare
- abstract
- develop ideas
- examples
- fluency
- follow up
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: opinion, speculate, compare, abstract
Freer Practice (12 min)
Communicative task: students use the new language in a short game or interview about IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.