📖 Key Vocabulary — Pre-teach Before Class
Introduce or review these words with students before starting the lesson so they can use them during speaking practice.
1a mentoran experienced person who advises or trains others
2collaborationworking jointly with others toward a common goal
3accountabilitybeing responsible for one's actions
4initiativethe ability to assess and act independently
5to motivateto inspire someone to act
6charismaa compelling attractiveness that inspires devotion in others
7consensusgeneral agreement among a group
8to empowerto give someone the authority or confidence to act
9synergythe combined effect of a group being greater than individual efforts
10conflict resolutionthe process of resolving disputes between people
11constructive feedbackhelpful criticism intended to improve performance
12to build rapportto develop a friendly, trusting relationship
13interpersonal skillsabilities used to interact effectively with others
14adaptabilitythe ability to adjust to new conditions
15a visionary leadera leader with original and far-reaching ideas
16to inspire confidenceto make others feel assured and trusting
17shared responsibilityduties distributed among members of a team
18mutual respectregard that each party has for the other
19team dynamicsthe behavioral relationships between members of a group
20to rally supportto gather encouragement or backing from others
✍️ Vocabulary Practice — Fill in the Blank
Complete each sentence below with the correct word or phrase from the 20 vocabulary words above. Use each word only once.
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a mentor
a visionary leader
accountability
adaptability
charisma
collaboration
conflict resolution
consensus
constructive feedback
initiative
interpersonal skills
mutual respect
shared responsibility
synergy
team dynamics
to build rapport
to empower
to inspire confidence
to motivate
to rally support
- Completing the project on time became for every member of the team.
- In a fast-changing industry, is just as important as experience.
- A single difficult personality can quickly change the within a small group.
- Strong teams are usually built on between colleagues.
- Employers increasingly value such as communication and empathy alongside technical knowledge.
- The union leader worked hard to for the workers' demands.
- Good leaders take for their mistakes instead of blaming others.
- Successful projects usually depend on close between different departments.
- Great leaders aim to their employees to make their own decisions.
- The candidate's natural made her instantly popular with voters.
- A good manager knows how to their team even during difficult times.
- Steve Jobs is often described as who transformed the technology industry.
- When the two teams merged, the resulting boosted overall productivity.
- When she started her career, an experienced colleague acted as and gave her valuable advice.
- Managers often need strong skills in to keep the workplace harmonious.
- Instead of simply criticising her work, he offered that helped her improve.
- After a long discussion, the committee finally reached on the new policy.
- New managers should take time to with their staff before making major changes.
- A calm and steady voice can help in a nervous team.
- He showed great by solving the problem without waiting to be asked.
1.shared responsibility
2.adaptability
3.team dynamics
4.mutual respect
5.interpersonal skills
6.to rally support
7.accountability
8.collaboration
9.to empower
10.charisma
11.to motivate
12.a visionary leader
13.synergy
14.a mentor
15.conflict resolution
16.constructive feedback
17.consensus
18.to build rapport
19.to inspire confidence
20.initiative
🕐 0'–10': Warm-up & Opening Question
Purpose
Help everyone relax, get comfortable speaking, and activate ideas.
Teacher asks👉 "Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team?"
Follow-up questions- What makes a good team member?
- Have you ever taken on a leadership role?
➡ Each student answers briefly (about 1 minute); the teacher asks 1–2 short follow-ups to keep it natural.
🗣️ 10'–45': IELTS Speaking – Part 2 Practice
Format: 1 minute preparation · 2 minutes speaking per student. Students choose or are assigned ONE of the topics below:
Topic 1
Describe a leader you admire.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What qualities they have
- What they have achieved
- And explain why you admire their leadership
Topic 2
Describe a time you worked well as part of a team.
You should say:
- What the task was
- Who you worked with
- What made the teamwork successful
- And explain how you felt about the outcome
Topic 3
Describe a situation where you had to take charge or make a decision for a group.
You should say:
- What the situation was
- What decision you made
- How others reacted
- And explain how you felt about taking this role
➡ Timing suggestion: 1 minute for preparation, then start speaking.
💬 45'–55': Follow-up Discussion (Part 3 style)
The teacher chooses questions related to the topics above, for example:
Qualities of Leadership
- What qualities make someone an effective leader?
- Are leaders born or made?
- Do you think leadership styles should differ depending on the situation?
Teamwork in Modern Life
- Why is teamwork considered such an important skill today?
- Can too much emphasis on teamwork stifle individual creativity?
- How has remote work changed the way teams collaborate?
to lead by example – to influence others through your own actions
to delegate responsibility – to give tasks or authority to others
team cohesion – the sense of unity and cooperation within a team
a natural-born leader – someone who has an innate ability to lead others
➡ Students discuss briefly; the teacher adds ideas, vocabulary, and useful structures.
🌟 55'–60': Wrap-up & Closing
- Quick recap of interesting or strong answers.
- One student summarizes what they learned today.
- Thank the teacher for joining.