In IELTS Speaking, you should always remember that here it is not your knowledge that is been assessed but how well you can converse in English, so trying to put more and more ideas may confuse you and you may end up fumbling.
Some Points to Remember:
The duration for the speaking module is 11-14mins
The speaking exam is recorded.
Be well groomed and dress up in formals, this will create an impression even though its not a marking criteria.
Be half an hour before your given time.
Carry your passport with you.
Do not be nervous as this is just a formal conversation between the examiner and you.
Three Parts in IELTS Speaking:
Part 1 (4-5minutes): In this part the examiner will ask you questions that revolves around you, this part is also considered as an ICE BREAKING session as these questions will all be everyday activities related.
For Example:
May I know your name as per your passport?
Where do you come from?
Do you work or study?
What are your hobbies?
Do you have many friends?
Tell me something about your hometown?
Which is your favorite color? Why?
What type of dresses do you like to wear?
Where do you hang out with your friends?
Do you like to travel?
Part 2 (3-4minutes): In this part you will be given a topic known as a QUE CARD or TEST CARD and you have to speak for 2 minutes at length. Don't worry you will get 1minute to prepare on the topic before you start speaking, also you will get 3 to 4 sub-questions which will help you brain storm and prepare of What, Why, When, Where and How to speak about the topic.
For Example:
Describe an advertisement that you remember?
You Should Say,
What was the advertisement about?
When did you see it?
Where did you see it?
Explain Why do you still remember it?
You should apply a structure to speak about the topic at length
Introduction ( What is the main Content)
Plot ( When & Where )
Heart ( Why)
Conclusion (Paraphrasing the question)
Part 3 (4-5minutes): In this part the examiner will ask you discursive type of questions related to the topic asked in Part 2. These are basically abstract questions where you will need to understand the questions before you answer. Basically, to score well you should differentiate that whether it is a General or Opinion based question. You have to speak for at least 5 sentences.
For Example:
Does advertisement influence people in your country?
Does people in your country like to watch advertisement?
What are the common types of advertisement in your country?
Which type of advertisements does influence people the most?
Are you someone who buys things after watching advertisements?
Do you think, advertisements are entirely true?
PARAMETERS ON HOW THE EXAMINER ASSESS SPEAKING TEST:
Fluency & Coherence:
Speak in a flow
Speak at length
Control your rate of speech ( Neither too fast nor too slow)
Do not repeat your sentences
Relate to the question
Be clear & Understandable
Hesitation should be for finding words or because of grammar
Sentences used while speaking should be coherent and co-related
Lexical Resource:
Use topic related words (Choice of words)
Use idiomatic phrases
Use adjectives
Paraphrase appropriately
Grammatical Range & Accuracy:
Well organized sentence structure
Use complex and compound sentences
Understanding tenses and answering according to it
Use correct Prepositions & Articles
Sentences should be error free
Pronunciation:
Using the right pronunciation by using phonological features
Using intonation & Word stress
Accent should not have any effect on intelligibility
Convey precise and subtle meaning
Should be easily understood throughout
Use proverbs if needed
If you notice, no where in the Band Descriptors the word " IDEA" is mentioned
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