IELTS

Tips and Tricks

Under the guidance of an expert coach, you can prepare yourself for the IELTS Speaking test. This test is one of the most interesting of all the IELTS tests and the shortest in terms of duration. In the 11-14 minutes that you spend interacting with the examiner, you will be assessed on:

• Your communication skills
• How well you can talk about everyday experiences
• Coherence in speech and use of vocabulary
• Fluency
• Confidence
• Your analytical abilities

The IELTS Speaking test is made up of three sections:

• Part 1 is introduction and overview
• Part 2 is all about talking on a subject given to you through a task card – It could be anything – from your favourite food to your last summer holiday
• Part 3 is a question and answer session based on your speech in Part 2

Remember:

• Do not rush with your answers
• Do not have a rigid body language. Ensure you smile as you speak
• Do not sound like a recorded tape. Bring in expressions and emotions as you speak
• Do not get over-friendly with the examiner. She / he is not your friend.
• Do not speak at a stretch. Give pauses as and when necessary
• Do not over elaborate your answers with minute details
• Remember not to exceed 4-5 minutes for Part 1
• Part 2 will require you to put your thoughts together on the subject / topic shared. Do not spend more than 2 minutes on deciding on the topic and then spend the remaining time on the speech
• Part 3 will take another 4-5 minutes as this will be a two-way communication/conversation test
• Remember to time yourself well. Part 3 is crucial and a considerable amount of time has to be kept aside for the examiner to ask her/his questions