Speaking Tips for IELTS

If you want to get 8.5 on IELTS Speaking you should practice speaking on different topics. Practice everyday so that your flow of thoughts is easy. This way you can get this score.

You need to speak English every day with friends or even alone. Try to record yourself on your phone to hear mistakes. Read about common IELTS topics so you have ideas to talk.

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.

Gaining band 9 can be scoring as well as tricky. Nothing comes without hard work, if you are willing to score band 9 in speaking. You should have a good command of the language. Be practical! If you have trouble speaking English, focus on the language and not on the vocabulary.

Idioms and phrases are a boon for your speaking test but only use them if you are familiar with their usage and meaning otherwise this boon might become a hindrance in your score.

Language plays a major role in getting a good band in speaking. The way you speak, and answer questions says a lot about your performance. In fact, it is a separate parameter for marking in speaking module.

Grammar, vocabulary, fluency and intonation together talk about your speaking skills. If you use more complex sentences with uncommon vocab, a good band is on the way. The simpler the language, the simpler the bands.

Writing on paper is allowed in the exam. In fact, is it advisable to make notes during your part 2 (cue card) section of the exam. Many times, students forget or do not write keywords and then while speaking forget about the important points.

Hence, it is advisable to make notes because after writing the mind registers the points really well. And there are less chances to forget pointers while speaking.

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.