Speaking Tips for IELTS

Your IELTS Speaking score is calculated based on four things: how fluent you are, how many and how well you use different words, how good your grammar is, and how clear your pronunciation is. Each of these parts is given a score out of 9, and then the four scores are averaged to get your final band score.

To get 8.5 band in IELTS Listening, you need good practice and focus.

• Train yourself to listen audio only one time like in real exam. Try to understand different English accents like British, American, Australian. Learn and use listening strategies like skimming, scanning, and predicting.
• If you practice daily, you will learn more vocabulary and it will help you in the whole IELTS test.

Fluency in IELTS speaking means speaking smoothly and continuously without excessive pauses or hesitations.

• Prioritize clear communication over overly complex vocabulary. 
• While grammatical accuracy is important, don't let the fear of making mistakes hinder your flow.
• Practice speaking regularly on various topics to build confidence and familiarity.
• Vary your intonation to maintain listener engagement. Minimize filler words like "um" and "ah" through conscious effort.

To talk for two minute in IELTS speaking part 2, you need to do some practice. First make small notes of main points you will say. Try to tell details and small stories from your life. Use simple linking words like “and” or “because” to join ideas. If you forget, you can say “hmm that is a nice question” and then start. Practice with watch or timer.

Getting a score of 8.5 in IELTS speaking requires demonstrating near-native fluency and coherence. Minimize hesitation and speak spontaneously on a range of topics. Showcase a wide vocabulary, using words accurately and naturally. While aiming for grammatical accuracy, prioritize communication; minor errors are acceptable. 

To boost your IELTS speaking score, consistent practice is crucial. Aim to speak English regularly, even if it's just for a few minutes each day. Expand your vocabulary, but prioritize using words you understand confidently. Focus on using a variety of grammatical structures accurately. Record yourself speaking to identify areas for improvement, and minimize filler words. Don't be afraid to rephrase your ideas for clarity.

In Part 1, the examiner will ask general questions about familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies, and interests. The questions revolve around personal aspects such as your background, occupation, and place of origin. You might also be asked about your family, homeland, individual experiences, and leisure activities.

Begin with a polite greeting like "Good morning" or "Good afternoon". State your full name clearly and what you would like to be called. You can then mention where you come from. Remember to keep your introduction concise, aiming for around 30-45 seconds. 

Practice makes the man perfect. It's true! Start practicing in front of the mirror and record your voice just like it will be done in the exam. This is the best method to gain confidence for the main day and to pick up your own mistakes and correct them, so that you do not make the same mistake on the exam day.

The more you practice, esp. In part 2 (cue card), the more familiar you will become with the paper and its timings. You just need to be persistent in practicing speaking because it is not a one-day game.

The examiner has the right to stop you anywhere in between the exam. They must take care of the timings during the paper. Part 1 is strictly not for more than 5 minutes. Hence, they might stop you in between your answers to cover up the time. Because they have lots of candidates per day for the exam.

As well as that they might also ask you to speak more to get more ideas from you on the topic. Or sometimes if you do not elaborate much, they prompt questions for you to answer more.