The IELTS Speaking Test - Structure
This section of the book provides a description of the structure of the IELTS
Speaking Test. You should take time to learn what the speaking test entails as it
will help you to structure your preparation.
IELTS Speaking Test Part 1
is an introductory interview on the candidate’s
personal background or other aspects which will be familiar to the candidate.
Topics could include: family,
hometown, and hobbies, among others. This part
lasts for four or five minutes.
IELTS Speaking Test Part 2
is a two-minute monologue by the candidate; the
task is to
describe any familiar person, object, place, event, or idea - sometimes,
for a period of two minutes.
IELTS Speaking Test Part 3
is a follow-up to the monologue. The candidate is
asked to answer more abstract and complex questions that are related to the topic
given in the previous task. Like part 1, part 3 lasts for four or five minutes.
Some
of the topics include; traditional versus modern family, technology and its
pros and cons,
advertising and its attributes, animal rights, education,
modernisation, climate change,
aging societies, consumerism, morality, work,
and success and failure.
11 Techniques for Better IELTS Speaking Band Score
The techniques we promote
and teach are listed below, and each refers directly
to a chapter in this book which describes and teaches IELTS Test candidates the
skills mentioned.
Technique 1: Paraphrasing the question to introduce the answer (part 1)
Technique 2: Giving reasons and examples to support the answer (part 1)
Technique 3: Brainstorming and relating ideas
Technique 4: Planning and making notes (part 2)
Technique 5: Linking
devices and expressions
Technique 6: Useful expressions
Technique 7: Determining and analyzing keywords
Technique 8: Concluding expressions
Technique 9: Synonyms
and related expressions
Technique 10: Structuring and developing ideas
Technique 11: Pronunciation
