This lesson was fun to prepare. I started off with an overview of the listening module for the IELTS exam and what it consists of. I found a series of recordings where speakers of different accents told the same story. I played these stories and allowed the students to fill in the blanks regarding what they were listening. I found that this gave the students great exposure to the type of accents they will be presented with and how they feel when they hear the different accents. I also ended the lesson with a listening activity from the class textbook. I found this lesson to be quite comprehensive and the students seemed to participate and be interested. I learn a lot from my students and each lesson. I learned how important it is to try to build a personal connection with my students. I also learned how important it is to allow time for checkpoints and understanding.