3 Parts in IELTS Speaking Test:
1. Introduction
2. Cure Card &
3. Follow up questions on Cue Card
1. Introduction
2. Cure Card &
3. Follow up questions on Cue Card
In order to determine a candidate's Speaking score, examiners look for five things:
1. Pronunciation
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
4. Fluency &
5. Coherence
1. Pronunciation
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
4. Fluency &
5. Coherence
16 tips can ensure desired score
1. Know how IELTS speaking is scored
2. Practice and listen immediately before the exam
3. Take ideas by reading what you will be asked in your test. Most of the time you will be asked everyday ideas
4. Try to speak so that it seems you are a natural speaker
5. Try to extend your answer logically
Q:” How many languages do you speak?”
A: “Two. English and Japanese (it is too short) .”
It would be better if you speak like this :
“I speak two languages. My first language is Japanese and second one is English . I started learning English at the age of 12, when I was in level 5.”
Be aware that long answers are not always a good.
3. Take ideas by reading what you will be asked in your test. Most of the time you will be asked everyday ideas
4. Try to speak so that it seems you are a natural speaker
5. Try to extend your answer logically
Q:” How many languages do you speak?”
A: “Two. English and Japanese (it is too short) .”
It would be better if you speak like this :
“I speak two languages. My first language is Japanese and second one is English . I started learning English at the age of 12, when I was in level 5.”
Be aware that long answers are not always a good.
6. According to situation answer short too!
7. It is difficult to answer instantly. So take a little time by repeating or reformulating the question:
It’s a very lovely question which I did not think before.’
8. If you do any mistake Correct yourself immediately – if you can do it immediately, don’t go for that.
9. If you cannot understand any question ask the examiner, they will help you.
10. Fir cue card in part 2 you will get only 2 minutes. Know how to use the time more efficiently.
11. Answer question according to the tense & grammar of the question
“When did you go for travelling?”
Answer must be in past tense. Like, I went for travelling last summer. Never give answer in present or future tense.
12. Repeat yourself – to take some time and to make your speech coherent:
As I said before or As I was saying
13. Sometimes, it is better to give examples
14. Make eye contact with your examiner
15. Never think that you are engaged in a friendly conversation, always think that you are in exam.
16. Try to learn different type of questions.
Yes/No questions – explain your answer and don’t say only “yes” or “no”
WH questions – this type of question demand more explanation and wide range of vocabulary.
Questions of like and dislike – know the difference between “I like” and “I would like”
Opinion questions – try to speak logically, it totally depends on your opinion.
How do you enjoy your bus journey.
Do you think that there should be separate bus lane in the street?
7. It is difficult to answer instantly. So take a little time by repeating or reformulating the question:
It’s a very lovely question which I did not think before.’
8. If you do any mistake Correct yourself immediately – if you can do it immediately, don’t go for that.
9. If you cannot understand any question ask the examiner, they will help you.
10. Fir cue card in part 2 you will get only 2 minutes. Know how to use the time more efficiently.
11. Answer question according to the tense & grammar of the question
“When did you go for travelling?”
Answer must be in past tense. Like, I went for travelling last summer. Never give answer in present or future tense.
12. Repeat yourself – to take some time and to make your speech coherent:
As I said before or As I was saying
13. Sometimes, it is better to give examples
14. Make eye contact with your examiner
15. Never think that you are engaged in a friendly conversation, always think that you are in exam.
16. Try to learn different type of questions.
Yes/No questions – explain your answer and don’t say only “yes” or “no”
WH questions – this type of question demand more explanation and wide range of vocabulary.
Questions of like and dislike – know the difference between “I like” and “I would like”
Opinion questions – try to speak logically, it totally depends on your opinion.
How do you enjoy your bus journey.
Do you think that there should be separate bus lane in the street?
3 Parts of Speaking Test
