MODULE
Work and Study
1.Read the information card below about a man called Mubarak. The card contains useful vocabulary for talking about studies and work so look up any words you do not know in a dictionary.
1.Read the information card below about a man called Mubarak. The card contains useful vocabulary for talking about studies and work so look up any words you do not know in a dictionary.
2. Listen again and write the words and phrases which correspond to definitions 1-11.
2. Listen again and write the words and phrases which correspond to definitions 1-11.

1 subjects such as history, literature, or languages in contrast to scientific subjects_____________

2 the examinations that you have passed after completing a course ______

3 the amount of money that you pay to a university for your education ______

4 talks that someone gives in order to teach people about a particular subject, usually

at a university or college ______

5 classes at a college or university in which the teacher and a small group of students discuss a topic ______

6 I was unsuccessful in an exam ______

7 take an exam again because you did not pass it the first time ______

8 I was of an acceptable standard [in an exam)______

9 work done by a student during their studies that forms part of their final grade or mark ______

10 my perfect job _____

11 a feeling of being safe and free from worry because your job is permanent__________

 

1 subjects such as history, literature, or languages in contrast...
3. Part 1 Speaking
You are going to hear questions that are typical of Part 1 of the exam. Listen to each question and give your answer. Record your answers. Now listen to the sample answer and note down any useful words and phrases.
3. Part 1 Speaking
4. Speaking Exam: Part 2
4. Speaking Exam: Part 2
Read this Part 2 question. Give yourself one minute to plan your answer, making notes if you wish. Then talk for one to two minutes.
Read this Part 2 question. Give yourself one minute to plan your answer, making notes if you wish. Then talk for one to two minutes.

Describe your dream job.

You should say:

  • what qualifications or experience you would need
  • what the job would involve
  • what you think the most difficult thing about the job would beand explain why it is your dream job.
Describe your dream job. You should say: what qualifications or...
Listen to the sample answer
Underline the language the candidate uses to speculate about the job.
Listen to the sample answer

My dream job would be to teach children to sail. I have some qualifications, in skippering , for example, but it's very likely I would need more, such as a teaching certificate from the Yachting Association. I have some of the right experience in that I've been sailing a long time - I'm confident in handling a yacht and I've dealt with many minor crises in my time, like getting trapped in storms and saving someone who'd fallen overboard. It's true that I've never taught anyone but I don't think that would be a problem, provided I was given adequate training - I'm quite good with people and can explain things clearly. I imagine the job would involve encouraging youngsters to try sailing for the first time ; and also teaching them that by working together as a team they could discover they have hidden strengths. The most difficult thing would be having sufficient patience when the children didn 't do as they were told. I suspect it would be frustrating if they didn't realise that the rules were there for their own safety, Why is it my dream job? It's my dream job because I love sailing - it's been my hobby for decades. And I'd like to work in a nice, warm climate where alll 'd need to worry about was making sure I had suntan lotion on and enough to drink.

Examiner:When did you learn to sail?

Candidate:I learnt when I was a small boy. My dad taught me as he was a very skilled sailor. He taught my brothers and sister, too, and we're all very pleased he did.

My dream job would be to teach children to sail....
5. Speculation
5. Speculation
Speculate about jobs using the language above. Think about work hours (how long and what part of the day they work), how much job satisfaction they have, what their job involves, etc.
Speculate about jobs using the language above. Think about work hours (how long and what part of the day they work), how much job satisfaction they have, what their job involves, etc.

Examples:

  • Being a politician must be difficult because there's always somebody who disagrees with you.
  • I'd hazard a guess that a chef works longer hours than a clown.
Examples: Being a politician must be difficult because there's always...
6. Speaking Exam: Part 3
6. Speaking Exam: Part 3

You are going to hear questions that are typical of Part 3 of the exam. Listen to each question and record your answers. Now listen to the sample answer. What additional vocabulary could you use in your own answers?

You are going to hear questions that are typical of...
7. Discussion
7. Discussion
IELTS Speaking part 1, part 2, part 3 with vocabulary | Topic: Work
IELTS Speaking part 1, part 2, part 3 with vocabulary | Topic: Work
Duration (m)
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