Ielts Speaking

IELTS SPEAKING
• A conversation with the examiner for about 15 minutes.

• You will be marked on your vocabulary, use of structured sentences, knowledge
about the topic asked & confidence level in regards with the language.
PARTS OF CONVERSATION
 Part 1 :
 In part 1, you will have a 4 - 5 minute conversation with an IELTS Examiner
about yourself. Topics might include:
 Work
 Family
 Home life
 Personal interests
Part 2
 In part 2 of the Speaking Test, you will have a conversation around a specific topic with the IELTS Examiner. You will
have a few minutes to prepare for this section.
 It is also called the cue card round
 A paper & pen will be provided to make notes.
 QUESTION: Describe the advice you gave someone

You should say:
• What advice it was
• Who you gave this advice
• Why you advised this person
• And explain how this advice helped him/her
Part 3
 The examiner will ask questions based on your answers & related to the cue card question. Part 3 should take
approximately 4-5 minutes to complete.
 An audio of your conversation will be recorded for record purposes.
TIPS FOR SPEAKING
Tip 1 - Don't memorize answers:

 Don't memorize answers, especially in part 1. Memorized language doesn't
give the examiner an accurate measure of your English language skills. The
examiner will be able to tell if you have memorized your answers and this
may influence your final band score.
Tip 2 - Don't use big and unfamiliar words:

 You may want to impress the examiner with big and complex words in your
Speaking Test. But to be safe, avoid using words you are not familiar with.
There is a higher chance of making mistakes, either mispronouncing words or
using them in the wrong context. Mistakes can affect your final band score.
Tip 3 - Use a range of grammatical structures and vocabulary :
 When IELTS examiners asses your speaking abilities, they mark you against the
following assessment criteria:
 Fluency and coherence
 Lexical resource (vocabulary)
 Grammatical range and accuracy
 Pronunciation
 Try and use a range of grammatical structures and vocabulary and, show that
you can do this flexibly.
Tip 4 - Don't worry about your accent :
 The IELTS examiner does not mark you against your accent. If you can communicate well, then
there is nothing to worry about. With a face-to-face Speaking Test, the examiner can understand
your accent.
Tip 5 - Pause to think :

 There is no harm in taking a brief pause to think. 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
Tip 6 - Avoid using fillers :
 Speak confidently and avoid using filler words such as:
 Like
 You know
 Umm
 Ahh
 Ehh
 Well
 By using these words in your IELTS Speaking Test, you are showing the examiner that you can't
access the appropriate language or ideas.
Tip 7 - Extend your answers :
 Try and answer the examiner's questions in full. Extend your answers and don't wait for the
examiner to prompt you with a question. When your answers are short and blunt, this shows the
examiner that you cannot talk in detail about a topic.
Tip 8 - Smiling helps pronunciation :
 Smiling can help calm your nerves which in turn helps your pronunciation. Make sure to
enunciate clearly, answering to the point to achieve success in the Speaking Test.
Tip 9 - Don't speak in a monotone :
 Putting emphasis on certain words and pausing at sections in your speech can
make your conversation with the IELTS examiner more engaging. It also
increases the flow of conversation, so remember:
 Don't speak in a monotone
 Vary the stress and intonation to add emphasis (tone of your voice)
 Use your hands to gesture and help the rhythm of the conversation
Tip 10 - Practice common IELTS topics :
 Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test requires you to speak on a given topic for about 2 minutes.
Practice common IELTS topics with friends, family or colleagues to improve and to learn
vocabulary associated with each topic.
 Common topics you can practice for the Speaking Test include:
 Tourism and travel
 Education
 Transport
 Environment
 Family life
 Sport and recreation
 Crime and punishment
 The internet
 Advertising and retail
STRATEGIES FOR MAXIMIZING YOUR
SCORE
 Remain calm
 Know what’s coming
 Just answer the question
 Remember that the examiner’s lips are sealed
 Get in the habit of answering to the question, "Why”?
 Don’t be afraid to ask the examiner for repeating the question, if you do not
understand
PHRASES
EXPRESSING LIKE/DISLIKE:
 It appeals to me because….
 I get a pleasure out of something/doing something…..
 I am keen to do something….
 I am fond of….
ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION:

 Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that….
 Could you say that again, please…
GIVING CLARIFICATION:
 To put it another way….
 What I am trying to say is…..
 What I mean is
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY:

 It’s a quite difficult question….
 That’s an interesting question….
 I have never thought about it before…..
AGREE/DISAGREE ON SOMETHING:
 I couldn’t agree more….
 I totally agree…..
 Absolutely/definitely/precisely….
 I tend to agree….
 It really depends….
 That’s one way of looking at it, however…..
 That is not always true….
 As far as I know/concerned….
 I suppose/I would imagine….

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IELTS SPEAKING

• A conversation with the examiner for about 15 minutes.

 QUESTION: Describe the advice you gave someone

Tip 1 - Don't memorize answers:

Tip 2 - Don't use big and unfamiliar words:

Tip 5 - Pause to think :

ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION:

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY:

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