María Luisa Téllez

Natalia Fonseca López

Roger Navarrete

Luz Mary Arroyo

SPEAKING- IELTSTIMING Section Duration

Part 1Introduction and interview

4-5 minutes

Part 2 Individual long turn

3-4 minutes

Part 3 Two-way discussion

4-5 minutes

SPEAKING- IELTSTEST PARTS

SPEAKING- IELTSQUESTIONS

PART 1

1 Show the examiner you are confident by smiling and looking him or her in the eye.

2 If the examiner offers to shake your hand, return his or her handshake firmly.

3 Answer the questions you are asked clearlyand in some detail (using at least two or three sentences).

1 Do not tell the examiner that you are nervous, or blink your eyes and move about too much.

2 Do not shake hands with the examiner as if your extended hand were a cold wet fish!

3 Do not cut the interview questions short with one-word or very short answers.

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SPEAKING- IELTSQUESTIONS

PART 2

Use your preparation time to think about your answer.

2 Organise your reply by following the order of the instructions given on the card.

3 Be aware of how long you have been talking by practising with a wristwatch before you do the test.

Do not digress; that is, do not talk of thingswhich are not directly related to the topic

onthe card.

2 Do not hesitate for too long in your answer. It is better to speak about anything than not to speak at all!

3 Do not be afraid to correct a grammaticalmistake, but fluency is just as important asgrammar, and too much correction will

make it hard for you to be understood.

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SPEAKING- IELTSINTRODUCTORY PHRASES FOR GIVING OPINIONS

I think (that)... In my opinion ... I strongly believe that…

What I think is this: ... It seems to me that... In my view….

SPEAKING- IELTSQUESTIONS

PART 3

1 Try to talk around a difficult question by speculating (guessing), using simple words if you can to express complex ideas.

2 It is not a good idea to just give up; always attempt to answer a question as fully as possible and the best way you can.

Do not repeat the information you gave in the original talk you gave in Part 2. Although the questions and prompts in Part 3 are connected to the topic in Part 2, it is unlikely that information you gave then will be appropriate now.

2 Do not worry if you cannot answer easily. The examiner is asking more difficult questions in Part 3, and is probably trying to find your "ceiling" - the point at which you cannot communicate easily (for lack of vocabulary or some other speaking skill).

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SPEAKING- IELTSPRACTICE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

• Problems that affect your country

• Financial success

• Poverty and hunger in the Thirld World

• Crime and punishment

• Fashion and design

• Public transport

SPEAKING- IELTSCONCLUDING THE INTERVIEW

Relax and remain in control right up until the moment you leave the interview room.

2 Shake hands confidently, if you are invited to do so, and thank the examiner for his or her time.

Do not tell the examiner how relieved you are the test is over, and there is no need to comment on your performance!

2 Do not overdo your friendliness at the end. Be glad you did your best, smile and leave the room.

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SPEAKING- IELTSTIPS AND STRATEGIES

SPEAKING- IELTS SKILLS ASSESSED

SPEAKING- IELTS MARKING

SPEAKING- IELTS RUBRIC