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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.
TIPS FOR IELTS SPEAKING TEST
◦ AREA Answer, Reason, Example, Answer
◦ Question: Do you like dogs?
◦ Answer: A Yes, I like dogs
R They are so loyal and friendly
E When I go for a walk, he is
always by my side
A So, yes, I like dogs.
Students should practice answering questions with fuller
answers, but not too long as to make them boring and
sounding too practiced.
TIPS FOR IELTS SPEAKING TEST
◦ If candidates did not hear a question properly
they should not be afraid to ask:
" I'm sorry I didn't quite catch that, could you repeat
it for me?“
" Excuse me I didn't quite hear what you said.“
" Sorry I'm afraid I don't understand."
TIPS FOR IELTS SPEAKING TEST
◦ If the candidate does not understand a new
word 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 and
giving nothing.
TASK 1
◦ If a candidate cannot think of a word they
should 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)
TIPS FOR IELTS SPEAKING TEST
◦ 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 I
am still no good at it." This is telling the examiner
that you are not good enough.
Candidates should keep the topic positive and light.
TIPS FOR IELTS SPEAKING TEST
◦ Candidates should not look at the floor, but at
the examiner and smile to show confidence.