Skillful Second Edition - IELTS Mapping - Listening & Speaking - Unit 1-7

Oct 1, 2026

Skillful Second Edition Foundation IELTS Mapping Listening & Speaking provides a structured cross-reference between course units and the IELTS exam. The mapping links each unit section to the relevant IELTS paper and task type or speaking part, while the “IELTS Exam Focus” column explains the targeted skills. Content includes vocabulary preview and builders, grammar focus, listening map labels and task types, speaking models and tasks, and study skills for preparing performances and long turns. Tables cover Units 1 through at least Unit 7.

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Reading Time15 min

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How to use the IELTS maps

IELTS overview

Four IELTS papers and band scoring

Unit mappings (Listening & Speaking)

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

Unit 6

Unit 7

Second Edition Foundation IELTS MAPPING Listening & Speaking Skillful Second Edition Skillful Second Edition is a five-level academic series spanning the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from levels A1 to C1 . Each level is split into two books, one for Reading & Writing and the other for Listening & Speaking. Skillful Second Edition offers a skills syllabus and covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and study skills. IELTS IELTS is a skills-based academic exam for people applying to study or live in an English-speaking country. There are four papers: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Each paper is marked individually and students are given an overall band score of 1–9 and for each individual paper. More information about the IELTS exam and how the band scores correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference to Languages (CEFR) can be found [at www. IELTS.org](at www. IELTS.org) How to use the IELTS maps The IELTS maps show how Skillful Second Edition can help students prepare and practice for the IELTS exam. Organized by unit, the sections have been mapped to the relevant IELTS paper and task type or part. The Exam focus column details how the section can help prepare for IELTS. PHOTOCOPIABLE Skillful Second Edition. This page is photocopiable, but all copies must be complete pages. Copyright © Macmillan Publishers Limited 2018. 1 Second Edition Foundation IELTS MAPPING Listening & Speaking | Unit 1 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PAGE | UNIT SECTION | IELTS PAPER AND TASK TYPE/PART | IELTS EXAM FOCUS | | 14 | Vocabulary preview | Speaking Part 1 | Extending vocabulary range for giving personal information | | 18 | Topic vocabulary | Whole Exam | Understanding words frequently used in questions | | 21 | Grammar | Speaking Parts 1, 2, and 3 | Understanding questions requesting personal details | | 22 | Speaking skill | Speaking Part 1 | Giving personal details | | 24 | Speaking task | Speaking Part 1 | Understanding and responding to questions requesting personal details | | Unit 2 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PAGE | UNIT SECTION | IELTS PAPER AND TASK TYPE/PART | IELTS EXAM FOCUS | | 26 | Discussion point | Speaking Part 1 | Giving personal details | | 28 | Vocabulary preview | Speaking Part 1 | Using simple vocabulary to convey personal information | | 36 | Topic vocabulary | Whole Exam | Extending vocabulary to talk about familiar topics | | 37 | Vocabulary builder | Listening and Speaking papers | Saying and understanding a range of numbers | | 38 | Speaking model | Speaking Part 1 | Using correct simple sentences | | 39 | Grammar | Speaking Parts 1, 2, and 3 | Using correct simple sentences | | 42 | Speaking task | Speaking Part 2 | Speaking at length about family | PHOTOCOPIABLE Skillful Second Edition. This page is photocopiable, but all copies must be complete pages. Copyright © Macmillan Publishers Limited 2018. 2 Second Edition Foundation IELTS MAPPING Listening & Speaking | Unit 3 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PAGE | UNIT SECTION | IELTS PAPER AND TASK TYPE/PART | IELTS EXAM FOCUS | | 46 | Vocabulary preview | Whole Exam | Extending vocabulary range to speak about university | | 47 | Global listening | Listening Task Type 3 Map Labeling | Understanding a description of locations in a dialogue | | 50 | Vocabulary preview | Whole Exam | Extending vocabulary range | | 53 | Study skills | Speaking Part 2 | Preparing a long turn | | 54 | Topic vocabulary | Whole Exam | Extending range of phrases | | Unit 4 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PAGE | UNIT SECTION | IELTS PAPER AND TASK TYPE/PART | IELTS EXAM FOCUS | | 68 | Vocabulary preview | Whole Exam | Extending vocabulary range | | 69 | Global listening | Listening Task Type 2 Matching | Listening and matching spoken descriptions to written summaries | | 70 | Close listening | Listenin

FAQs

What does the IELTS mapping show in Skillful Second Edition?

It shows how each Skillful Second Edition unit section supports IELTS preparation by mapping to the relevant IELTS paper and task type (or speaking part), with an “IELTS Exam Focus” note for each section.

Which IELTS skills are covered in this Listening & Speaking mapping?

The mapping targets Listening tasks and Speaking parts, including vocabulary, grammar, model answers, speaking tasks, and study skills linked to those IELTS components.

How are band scores and CEFR connections used in the IELTS section?

The document explains IELTS as a skills-based exam with four papers and indicates that information about band scores corresponding to CEFR levels is available via IELTS.org.

Oct 1, 2026

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