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What is IELTS? The International English Language Test (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to acountry where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, NewZealand, the UK and USA. Your ability to listen, read, write and speak in English will be assessed during the test. IELTS is graded on ascale of 1-9. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council and IDP.

Why take IELTS? If you are looking to work, live or study in an English-speaking country, then you must be able todemonstrate a high level of English language ability. Being able to communicate in the native language of the country you wish to work or study in, has a widerange of benefits. It is also essential for job opportunities as well as integration into the community. IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.It is globally recognised by more than 10,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodiesincluding 3,400 institutions in the USA.

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IELTS SpeakingQuiz

1. How long does speaking part 2 last?2. How long should the entire speaking test last?3. During part 2, how long will you have to make notes after the examiner has

given you the prompt card?4. During part 2, how long should you speak for after you have prepared your

notes?5. In part 2, will the examiner interrupt you to ask more questions?6. In part 3, should you give your opinion on the topics you are asked to talk

about?7. It is better to try to say something than stay quiet if you don't know the

answer.8. The examiner will always cover all 3 parts of the speaking exam.

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IELTS Speaking

In the Speaking test, you have a discussion with a certified Examiner. It is interactive and as close toa real-life situation as a test can get.

What is the format?

The test is 11 to 14 minutes long. There are three parts.

Part 1 of IELTS Speaking consists of questions about you, family, work and your interests. It ismeant to relax you and get you talking. Part 2 of IELTS Speaking consists of speaking about a given topic. The examiner will give thecandidate a task card. The card asks you to speak about a particular topic. There are points that youshould cover in your talk. You will have one minute to prepare. Then you will have to speak for one-two minutes. Don’t speak for less time, you will lose marks. The examiner will stop you after twominutes. Part 3 of IELTS Speaking consists of a longer discussion that is related to the topic of Part 2. Thisis the part where you get the lion’s share of your score. You need to go into depth and providereasons, examples and analysis.

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What you need to do?

Basically, the IELTS speaking test gives you the opportunity to communicate opinions and informationon everyday topics and common experiences. You need to speak at length on the given topic whileusing appropriate language for the topic. You must organize your ideas in a coherent mannerand justify your opinions with suitable examples and analysis. It isn’t about being right! Additionally,you need to demonstrate an ability to speculate as you might in a university seminar or businessmeeting.

What are the topics like?There are dozens and dozens of topics; however, none of them require specialized knowledge. Youwon’t be asked to describe an engineering or medical process, for example. Topics tend to be basedon issues that frequently appear in English language media.Remember, Part 1 topics are introductory in nature. They are the simplest part. Part 2 topics tend tobe of a personal nature. You may be asked to describe a family member you admire or a festival inyour country. Part 3 requires you to discuss, speculate and explain, regarding the importance offamily or how festivals define our society. This section will make or break your score.

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How do they score the speaking test?

Certified examiners assess your speaking. When you have your interview, it willbe recorded and assessed later. The examiners who listen to your recording aregiven a rubric with the criteria for scoring on it. They must adhere to the rubricand criteria.

There are four parts to the criteria. You will be marked on the four criteria of theIELTS Speaking Test.1. Fluency and Coherence

This is your speaking speed and ability to make sense.2. Lexical Resources

This is your vocabulary. Do you use a wide range of words?3. Grammatical Range And Accuracy

This is your ability to use a range of tenses and sentence structures accurately and clearly.

4. PronunciationThis is how well you can produce the sounds of English.

Examiners report your score in ‘bands.’ Bands are a set of descriptors for alevel. The bands range from 1-9. A band-one score would mean that you didn’tsay anything. The candidate sits there. A band-five score would be a person whocan speak English but has a limited range of vocabulary and grammar, and makesmany small errors. A band-nine score would indicate a speaker who has anessentially native-like level of speaking.

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How do I prepare?

To prepare well for IELTS Speaking test you should familiarize yourselfwith various IELTS Speaking topics and questions types that you mayencounter on the test day.IELTS speaking test contains 3 parts, each lasting about 4 minutes.You should answer the questions spontaneously and it's a good ideato read a lot of different full IELTS Speaking samples to get ready forthe test.

Find a study partner to help you practise. This might be a teacher or afriend. Take the three parts of a sample practice test one afteranother without a break to make your practice as realistic aspossible.Remember, you need to speak fluently, clearly and accurately. It isimportant to say as much as you can and to be spontaneous. Do notprepare answers in advance.Record yourself if you can so that you can go back and check yourperformance.

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IELTS Speaking Test

IELTS speaking test is a face-to-face interview between the test taker andthe examiner, which lasts from 10 to 15 minutes and has 3 sections.

Section 1: introduction and interview (4–5 minutes). First of all, theexaminer will ask you to tell your name and show your passport. After youintroduce yourself to the examiner, you will be asked some questions ongeneral topics, such as work, studies, home, family, interests etc.

Section 2: long turn (3–4 minutes). You will be given a task card about aparticular topic. You will have 1 minute to prepare a monologue on thegiven topic. Then you return the task card to the examiner and talk aboutthe topic for 2 minutes. After your talk the examiner may ask you a fewquestions.

Section 3: discussions (4–5 minutes). The third section involves a discussionbetween the examiner and the test taker, generally on questions relating tothe theme which they have already spoken about in Section 2.

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IELTS Speaking Tips

Tip 1: Don't memorise answersDon't memorise answers, especially in Part 1. Memorised languagedoesn't give the examiner an accurate measure of your English-language skills. The examiner will be able to tell if you have memorisedyour answers and this may influence your final band score.

Tip 2: Don't use big and unfamiliar wordsYou may want to impress the examiner with big and complex words inyour Speaking test. But to be safe, avoid using words you are notfamiliar with. There is a higher chance of making mistakes by eithermispronouncing words or using them in the wrong context. Mistakescan affect your final band score.Use a range of vocabulary that you know which is relevant to the topicbeing discussed. Look at the topics in Tip 10, making vocabulary lists ormind maps to help you learn more words and phrases connected tothese topic areas.

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Tip 3: Use a range of grammatical structuresWhen IELTS examiners asses your speaking skills, they mark you against the following assessment criteria:

1. Fluency and coherence2. Lexical resource3. Grammatical range and accuracy4. Pronunciation

Try and use a range of grammatical structures using complex and simple sentences to express what you want tosay. Know your own errors and practice speaking to friends in English, or record yourself to see if you can spoterrors. If you hear an error, make sure to correct yourself. You are assessed on your ability to use differentgrammatical structures accurately, so it's important to practise speaking about the past, the present and thefuture using correct tenses.

Tip 4: Don't worry about your accentWith a face-to-face Speaking test, the IELTS examiner understands a wide range of accents so will be able tounderstand what you say, unlike an AI machine. If you can communicate well, then there is nothing to worryabout. But do be aware of sounds that you have difficulty with and make sure to use stress and intonation asEnglish is a stress-timed language. Practice with friends and they will tell you if they can't understand what youare saying.

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IELTS Speaking Tips

Tip 5: Pause to thinkThere is no harm in taking a brief pause to think about what to say. We all do it to process questions. You can use phrases to give you time to think during the Speaking test - phrases such as:

• That's an interesting question• I have never thought about that, but...• Let me see• That's a good point• That's a difficult question, but I'll try and answer it• Well, some people say that is the case, however I think...• Let me think about that for a minute

Tip 6: Avoid using fillersSpeak confidently and avoid using filler words. We generally use fillers when we don't know what to say, however, this shows the examiner that you can't access the appropriate language or ideas so it's important to avoid them and to use the phrases we gave you in Tip 5.Avoid the following fillers:Like, You know, Umm..., Ahh..., Ehh..., Well, Yeah...

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IELTS Speaking Tips

Tip 7: Extend your answersTry and answer the examiner's questions in full. Extend your answers and don't wait for the examiner to prompt you witha question. When your answers are short, this shows the examiner that you cannot talk in detail about a topic. If theexaminer says 'Why?', they are prompting you to give a reason for your answer and to extend more fully.

Tip 8: Smiling helps pronunciationSmiling can help calm your nerves which in turn helps your pronunciation. Make sure to enunciate clearly, opening yourmouth wide enough so that sounds come out clearly. When we smile, our mouth is bigger and the tone of our voice ismore friendly. Using clear enunciation and tone will show the examiner that you can use a range of pronunciationfeatures.

Tip 9: Don't speak in a monotoneSometimes when we speak, we produce a flat sound, a monotone, with little variation. This makes it more difficult toexpress what you say and makes it more difficult for the listener to identify what parts of your message are important.Putting emphasis on certain words and pausing at sections in your speech can make your conversation with the IELTSexaminer more engaging. When we emphasise certain words it makes it easier to compare and contrast ideas by stressingkey words. It also increases the flow of conversation, so remember:

•Don't speak in a monotone•Vary the stress and intonation to add emphasis•Use your hands to gesture and help the rhythm of the conversation

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IELTS Speaking Test

IELTS Speaking: Part 1Time: 4-5 minutes

Good morning. My name is Stephanie. This is the IELTS Speaking Test.

Can you tell me your full name please?Can you tell me where you’re from?Can I see your identification please? Thank you very much!

-- Now in this first part, I’d like to know something about you.

Music- Can you tell me about the kind of music you like?-Where do you like to listen to music?- Why do you think music is important in many people’s lives?

Transport-What’s the best way to get around your city?-Have you ever learnt to drive?

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Okay. Now we move on to Part two of the speaking test. Have a look at this card and read itcarefully. You have about one minute to think about your answer. Then approximately one to twominutes to talk to me about what's on the slip. You can use a pen and paper to make some notes.Don't worry if I stop you, I'll let you know when the time is up.

Tell me about a time when you had to wait for a long time

• Where you were• When it happened• Why you had to wait

And explain how this situation make you feel

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- Do you think it’s important to take care of one’s health?

Describe your (or your friend's) illness or injury experience.

You should say:• What was it• When did it happen• How did you (or your friend) handled it

and say how do you feel about it now.

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- When did you start golfing?- How much time does it take to play a round of golf at your local golf club?- What are some different places where people can go to feel better physically and mentally?- Which of these places is the cheapest?- And which of these places are more expensive?- Why are they so expensive?- What health centers should be government-funded?

--Thank you! Your speaking test is over now. You can enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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