IELTS

IELTS speaking is one of the easiest modules and indeed a scoring one. If you know the pattern of the paper well and timings allotted for each part, you are good to go. You might need the help of the trainer who would practice with you on each part of the speaking test.

Also keep in mind that you practice well, by taking to others in English frequently at least till you sit on the exam day, watch English new channels and series or movies to help you build your confidence. This skill would also help you in IELTS listening.

IELTS topics cover many parts of day to day life and personal experiences. Common topics are your hometown and your job or studies. It tests your English language proficiency and not your knowledge.

There are usually 2-3 minutes on average based on the speed of speaking of an applicants to express one's views in an elaborate manner. In case the applicnats miss speaking in the allocated 4-5 minutes, they may not be able to express their ideas fully. Also, they may panic in the end to finish and in some cases may not be able to finish what they wanted to say also. Thus, applicants must strictly adhere to the time allocated for preparing and note making to avoid faltering during the IELTS Speaking test.

There is only one examiner who assesses the IELTS Speaking section. There are no multiple examiners for assessing the applicants. All three parts on the IELTS Speaking are also administered by one examiner.

Applicants are tested on IELTS Speaking based on the following parameters:

• Fluency

• Lexical resources

• Grammar range and accuracy

• Pronunciation

For those who have these abilities, they will be scored well. The IELTS Speaking band score also ranges between band 0 to band 9.

The IELTS Speaking test is about 11 to 14 minute long. It is a face to face interview with an examiner. The test has three parts:

• Part 1 (Introduction & Interview): This is 4 to 5 minute. The examiner ask simple questions about you, your home, family, work, study, and hobbies.
• Part 2 (Long Turn): You get a task card with a topic. You have 1 minute to prepare and then you speak for 1 to 2 minutes. This part takes about 3 to 4 minute.
• Part 3 (Discussion): This is 4 to 5 minute. You talk with examiner on bigger and more complex questions related to Part 2 topic.

Usually people start Task 2 because it has double marks. If Task 2 is weak then score goes down. So spend like 40 min on essay and last 20 min for chart or letter.

The questions are the same, whether it's CBT or PBT. You need to be comfortable with typing if you're attempting Computer-based IELTS or if you're going for paper based IELTS, your handwriting should be understandable.

Read the question really carefully given on the IELTS Writing Task 2. If the question asks you to define or state your opinion, then you should do so but if it does not ask you to give any opinion of yours then you should not.

This is important to note that such errors fall between the task response parameter of the marking criteria of the writing task. It should also be noted that the opinion has to be placed correctly in the paragraph when answering opinion based questions on IELTS Writing Task 2.