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TIPS FOR IELTS SPEAKING TEST

SPEAKING PART 1

In this exercise it is very important that

candidates do not give 'Yes' and 'No' answers

as this cannot indicate their language ability. Candidates need to give full answers so that

they can be assessed correctly.

One method of helping acquaint students

with better answers is the acronym AREA -

Answer, Reason, Example, Answer.

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AREA Answer, Reason, Example, Answer

Question: Do you like dogs?

Answer: A Yes, I like dogs

R They are so loyal and friendlyE When I go for a walk, he is

always by my side

A So, yes, I like dogs.

Students should practice answering questions with fulleranswers, but not too long as to make them boring and

sounding too practiced.

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If candidates did not hear a question properlythey should not be afraid to ask:

" I'm sorry I didn't quite catch that, could you repeatit for me?

" Excuse me I didn't quite hear what you said.

" Sorry I'm afraid I don't understand."

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If the candidate does not understand a newword they should ask the examiner to

explain.

"I'm sorry I don't quite understand when you say,

'demystify', would you please explain.

The examiner will rephrase the question and

you should be able to move on seamlessly.

Much better than coming to a full stop andgiving nothing.

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TASK 1

If a candidate cannot think of a word theyshould try to move on by describing what the

thing or object is e.g.

"Yes, I know the words but I just cannot remember then

at the moment. What I am talking about is the little

wheeled vehicle a baby is pushed around in." (a baby

carriage)

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What not to do: Candidates should not give negative and down beat

answers. e.g. "My father used to beat me until I

bled." This is a source of embarrassment for the

examiner. "I have studied English for 10 years but Iam still no good at it." This is telling the examiner

that you are not good enough.

Candidates should keep the topic positive and light.

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Candidates should not look at the floor, but atthe examiner and smile to show confidence.

Candidates must not ask the examiner, "Howdid I do?", after the interview. The examiner

will not tell them and it is a negative

effect. Smile and say "Thank you, goodbye".

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SPEAKING PART 2 In this section the candidate is given or shown

a topic card.

This card maybe loose or in a book withplastic A4 sleeves and the examiner will justshow the page.

The candidate is given a pencil and a piece of

paper. The examiner will read the question and

check that the candidate has understood theinstructions.

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The candidate will then be given one minuteto make written notes.

When the minute is up the examiner will ask

the candidate to speak for up to 2 minutes. The examiner will stop the interview at his

discretion.

Following on from this the examiner will ask a

couple of related questions to the topic andend Part Two.

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EXAMPLE OF A TOPIC CARD

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The notes are the critical part of the practice for doing well in this section and issimilar in method to notes in the writing section Task Two and called a mind

map.

Example

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One minute is a very short time and a piece of blank paperinspires blank thoughts.

Candidates should quickly draw an ellipse or circle in the centreof the note paper.

Write what, when, why, where, who and how in the top leftcorner.

Draw stems from the circle and note question requirements. In this case describe a festival, when it is held, where it is held and

importance of it.

Before the minute is finished decide the order to use the notesand when asked by the examiner, try to start with the main topicquestion first and work around the rest of the topic notes.

Candidates should look down at the notes then look up andspeak to the examiner.

In Part Two candidates should not read from their notes but justgive them a glancing look. This is a conversation not a readingsession.

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SPEAKING PART 3 This last part of the speaking exam will have a

relationship in some form to the topic in Part

Two. The candidate is expected to be able to

predict and speculate, use conditionals, make

comparison and contrast,justify and give

opinion.

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Below are some examples of the type of languagethe examiner will be looking for:

Prediction / Speculation Example:

I think (believe) that in the future factories in China

will meet international standards and certainly thegovernment is working hard to do this.

I hope that in the future all people will be able to livein peace as a global village.

Its possible that. I can see that. If possible Id like to

see. we can assume that maybe we should planto It might be that probably I expectthat perhaps I suppose its quite possiblethat I imagine that It may be / could be that Iguess I expect.

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Conditional Example:

If I get my degree at the university, then I will go to

work in IT and maybe later start a family.

When I get my degree, (then) I will get a job in

England.

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Comparison Example:

Well compared with Beijing, Nanjing has not

developed so fast, but it is more interesting and has

more history and culture.

The weather in Nanjing is better than Beijing. It is

not so cold in the winter, so more comfortable.

Beijing is bigger and more international than

Nanjing, but not so scenic.

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Contrast

Example:

Nanjing is a great place for historical and

cultural attractions, but Beijing is moreinternational.

the main difference one of the

differences similarly / likewise slightly

different.. in contrast / on the other hand just alittle different totally differentwhereas /

while

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Justification Example:

I will finish my education before I do anythingelse. It is very important to have the right

qualifications and this is best done when you areyoung.

Sports stars should get paid lots of money. They arerepresenting a whole country and their dedicationand special talents should be recognized. thats why besides because so what I

mean is you seeto be honest let me explain the reasonwhy

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Opinion

In my opinion people should work until they

are at least 65 years old.

I personally think people should have moreleisure time.

I believe that I feel that to my

mind obviously Well, personally

speaking It seems that from my pointof view as I see it I am quite convinced

that Im fairly certain that

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Time to think Now let me think Its difficult to say exactly, but The

best way I can answer is How shall I putit Thats an interesting question. Lets put it thisway.

Mmm, thats a difficult question. Let me see.

When Part Three is concluded the examiner willannounce that the interview is over and the

candidate should just say, "Thank you, goodbye",and leave the room. Candidates should not askANY questions, try to stay in the room or makeany comments about the interview, good or bad.