IELTS SPEAKING

PREPARATION

Teacher Luciana

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Speaking – Part 1
General & Academic
4 to 5 minutes

Introduction + two topics

Hometown / Neighbourhood
Work / Hobbies
Study / Food
Friends / Family / Sports
They’re looking for:
Pronunciation – Fluency
Vocabulary – Grammar
The use of connectors / transitions
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 Speaking – Part 1 - Tips
Express confidence , be friendly and keep eye-
contact with the examiner.

Watch out for your excitement.

Try to replace “low level” words:

Food = cuisine
Friends = acquaintances
I like = I enjoy / I really love / I prefer

Expand your answers. Give examples. Avoid

too short answers as well as too long ones.
Practice your answers.

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Speaking – Part 1 - Watch out
 Speak with a monotone

 Give yes/no answers

 Repeat the question

 Go off topic

 Answer “I don’t know”

 Speak too quickly / slowly (keep a good rhythm)

 Speak quietly

 Worry about perfect English

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 Oral Practice – Part 1

Do you enjoy dancing? Why? Why not?

Has anyone ever taught you to dance? Why? Why not?

Tell me about any traditional dancing in your country.

Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future?

Why? Why not?

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 Oral Practice – Part 1

What is your job?

Where do you work?

Why did you choose that job?

What responsibilities do you have at work?

Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?

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