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In part 1, the examiner is not allowed to help you, but he/she can repeat the question. Just say: Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 47
"Sorry, can you repeat the question please?" If you still don't understand the second time, try to say something related to the topic or any of the words that you heard. Try your best, then focus on the next question. Part 2 You are given a task card with the question written on it, so you shouldn't have any problems in this part. If there is a word that you don't understand on the task card, don't ask the examiner - he/she is not allowed to help. Part 3 In this part of the test, the examiner is allowed to rephrase the question. If you don't understand, just say something like: "Sorry, can you explain that question in a different way please?"
IELTS Speaking: slow down! I talked about 'speed' in this week's reading and listening lessons, so let's now consider speaking speed. In my experience, many students speak too quickly and this causes several problems. If you speak too quickly, you're more likely to make grammar and pronunciation mistakes, and you'll probably lose clarity and coherence. If you slow down, you'll have more time to think, to pronounce words clearly, and to correct yourself if necessary. One more tip: Have you ever practised pronouncing words very very slowly? For example, can you pronounce every individual vowel and consonant sound in the word "slowly" (s...l...ow...l...y)? I've tried this with students and they are not usually very good at it - they find it easier to rush the pronunciation of words. Native speaker children, on the other hand, love pronouncing slowly and do it very well, so maybe it's something that adult language learners should practise more! Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (12)
IELTS Speaking: not academic or formal People doing the academic IELTS test are often misled by the word 'academic'. They think that they need to speak in a formal way using academic words. But look at the following speaking questions / tasks: - Do you like music? - What's your favourite colour? Why? - Describe a café you have been to. - Describe a present you gave someone. - Do you think it's more important to love your job or to earn a good salary? I hope it's clear that these questions are not really formal or academic. Instead of trying to use academic words, just aim to speak in a "normal conversation" style. This is the style that I used in my sample answer in last week's lesson .
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IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'holidays' topic Here are some recent part 1 questions that a student shared. Try to answer each question using just one sentence: give a direct answer and a reason. 1. Do you like holidays? Why / why not? 2. Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holiday periods? Why? 3. What do most people do during their holidays in your country? Why? 4. When do you prefer to take your holidays? Why?
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'holidays' answers Here are my sample answers for the questions that I asked you to look at last week. As usual, my part 1 answers are short and simple. Remember that the priority in part 1 is to answer "fluently", not to show off your best language (you can do that in parts 2 and 3).
Yes, I love holidays because I get the chance to take a break from work, to relax and unwind, and to spend time with my family.
If I can I prefer to travel. It's nice to get away from everything and to have a change of scenery. Also, I like visiting new places and doing some sightseeing.
During the summer especially, I think most British people go somewhere hot and sunny, to escape from the British weather!
I like taking my holidays just outside the main summer season, which is July and August. If you go on holiday in May, June or September, everything is cheaper and places aren't so crowded with tourists.
IELTS Speaking Part 1: robots and shoes! I was looking through the recent questions that students share here , and I noticed some interesting part 1 questions that I haven't seen before: 'Robots' topic: Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 49
1. What do you think of robots? 2. Did you watch any cartoons related to robots in your childhood? 3. Do you like the idea of robots helping you at home or driving your car? 'Shoes' topic: 1. Do you like to buy expensive shoes? 2. When you buy shoes, do you prefer convenience or style? 3. Why do you think some people buy many pairs of shoes? 4. Have you ever bought shoes online? Has anyone else had these topics in the speaking test? How would you answer these questions? Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (23)
IELTS Speaking Part 1: strange topics, easy answers Don't worry if the questions in part 1 of the speaking test seem strange. Just give a direct answer and a reason as usual. For example:
I think robots are a clever idea. I'd love to have a robot that could speak to me and do things for me! 2. Did you watch any cartoons related to robots in your childhood? I can't remember watching cartoons with robots, but I remember that I liked the robots in films like Star Wars.
Yes, definitely. It would be great to have a robot helper at home, and I like the idea of driverless cars - I think driving would be safer if cars were controlled by robots. .......... 'Shoes' topic: 1. Do you like to buy expensive shoes? No. I tend to buy average-priced shoes because I'm more interested in comfort than expensive brands.
I mainly look for comfort and convenience. But obviously I consider the style too, because I do choose shoes that match the clothes I wear.
I suppose they either like following the latest fashions, or they want a pair of shoes to match all of the different clothes or outfits that they have.
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No, I haven't. I always like to try shoes on before I buy them, to make sure that they fit properly and feel comfortable.
Friday, July 14, 2017 IELTS Speaking Part 1: five simple rules Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test is supposed to be easy. You don't need to give 'difficult' answers, and you should try to avoid making mistakes.
1. Keep your answers short, then stop with confidence. 2. Answer the questions using full sentences. 3. Use words from the examiner's question in your answer. 4. If possible, give a reason for your answer. 5. Don't forget to say "yes" or "no" when necessary. Here's an example to illustrate these points: Do you like parks? Yes, I like parks because they are great places to relax. If you live in a city, a park is often the only place where you can escape from the noise and the traffic. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (11)
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'numbers' topic In last week's speaking lesson I gave you 5 simple rules for your part 1 answers. Here are some more example answers in which I follow those rules:
Yes, my favourite number is... because it's the day I was born on, and it's my lucky number. 2) Do any numbers have special importance in your country? Yes. The number 7, for example, is supposed to be a special number in my country. It appears in so many places, like the seven days of the week, the seven main notes in music, and the seven ages of man that Shakespeare described. 3) Are you good at remembering numbers? Why / why not? No, I'm not very good at remembering numbers. I don't think it's necessary to learn them by heart; I just save them on my phone.
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The most important number to remember on a daily basis is the pin number for your bank card. Without this you can't pay for anything or get cash out.
Friday, August 18, 2017 IELTS Speaking: 3 parts, same topic A useful way to practise IELTS speaking is to work on one main topic that might appear in all three parts of the test. For example, take the topic of "television":
1. Do you like watching television? 2. How much time do you spend watching TV programmes? 3. What types of programmes do you prefer? Why? 4. Do you think it's bad for children to watch television?
Describe a television programme that you enjoyed watching. You should say - what type of TV programme it was - where you watched this programme - what the programme was about - and why you enjoyed watching it. Part 3 questions: 1. Why do you think television is so popular among people of all ages? 2. Do you think people will watch less television in the future? 3. Do you see television as being educational or just a form of entertainment? Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (5) Friday, September 01, 2017 IELTS Speaking Part 1: finish my sentences How would you finish my answers to the questions below? 1) Do you like watching television? Yes, I like watching television, especially in the evenings, because..... 2) How much time do you spend watching TV programmes? On an average day, I watch..... and..... , so I probably watch about..... 3) What types of programmes do you prefer? Why? My favourite types of programmes are..... and..... because..... 4) Do you think it's bad for children to watch television? Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 52
Maybe too much television would be a bad thing, but I think that..... Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (15)
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'health' topic Let's have a look at some questions from Cambridge IELTS book 12. I've answered the first two questions; can you answer the others in the same simple, direct way?
Yes, I prefer to eat healthy home-cooked food, rather than fast food or pre-prepared meals, because I want to stay fit and healthy as I get older.
I usually take paracetamol tablets, and I sometimes buy a nasal spray or cough medicine. It also helps to stay at home and relax.
IELTS Speaking: pauses and hesitations A student asked me for advice about avoiding pauses and hesitations in the speaking test. So here are some tips: First, don't worry too much about this. It's normal, even for native speakers, to pause or hesitate to some extent. The more you worry, the more likely you are to hesitate. Don't "overthink". If you're thinking about grammar, linking or using "difficult" words, you're more likely to hesitate. Just focus on answering the question with the first idea that comes into your head. Slow down. Many candidates speak too quickly; hesitation or repetition occurs because their brains can't work fast enough to keep up. But here's the main piece of advice: practise! Make yourself a collection of IELTS speaking questions (from this site or from the Cambridge books), and practise answering them without hesitating. And don't just practise this once. Go through your list of questions many times (every day if necessary), and you'll find that you gradually improve, both in terms of the quality of your answers and in terms of fluency and lack of hesitation. Maybe you could even record yourself, perhaps once a week, so that you can analyse your own performance.
Here are some part 1 questions that a student sent me. I haven't seen this topic before, so it's a good one for us to practise.
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1) Do you like rain? Why / why not? 2) Do you think that rain affects people's mood? 3) Does it often rain where you live? 4) Have you ever been caught in the rain without a coat or umbrella? Can you give a short, simple, direct answer with a reason for each question, without making any mistakes?
IELTS Grammar: 'rain' topic mistakes The following sentences were written by students below yesterday's lesson. Can you correct or improve them? 1. Yes, I like when it rains. Because it makes the weather awesome. 2. People say environment affects mood and I am with this. 3. After few seconds it started raining and I was beaten heavily. 4. Taichung, my city only rain in summer. 5. I don't like the rainy day, when it is dropping on my face, let me feel sticky. 6. I've got caught in the rain several times so far as I got nothing to cover me at that time.
First, I'll try to explain the problems. 1) Add the word "it" after "like". Also, change "it makes the weather awesome" - this is a very strange expression, and it doesn't explain why you like rainy weather. 2) You can say "I'm with you" when you agree with someone, but I wouldn't normally say "I am with THIS". 3) Write "a few". Also, change "I was beaten" - this sounds a bit funny or strange, even if you're using it in a figurative way. 4) The city doesn't rain! "It" rains in my city. 5) "let me feel" should be changed to "it makes me feel". I would also change "dropping" and "feel sticky". We need to find a 'more English' way to express these ideas. 6) "so far as" doesn't work in this context.
So, here are my corrected versions: 1) Yes, I like it when it rains because it makes the air feel clean and fresh. (Note: I added my own ending, instead of using the "awesome" idea) Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 54
2) People say that the environment affects people's mood, and I agree with this. 3) After a few seconds it started raining and I was drenched. 4) In my city, Taichung, it only rains in the summer. 5) I don't like rainy days, because I hate feeling wet and sticky. 6) I've been caught in the rain several times when I had nothing to cover me. Posted by: Simon | Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 15:07 Friday, November 17, 2017 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'rain' answers Here are my answers to the 'rain' questions from last Friday's lesson. Remember: there's no need to show off in this part of the speaking test, so short, simple answers are best.
No, not at all. It rains far too often in Manchester, where I live, and I'm fed up of it; I wish we had more sun!
Yes, definitely. I think rainy days and grey skies can be a bit sad and depressing. Where I live, people are much more cheerful when the sun comes out.
Yes, unfortunately it does. As I said, Manchester is known for being a rainy place; you can't trust the weather here, because it can cloud over and start raining at any moment.
Yes, many times. Just last week I went out without an umbrella and got soaked; I did have a coat on, but it didn't really help.
IELTS Advice: part 1 speaking technique Did you notice how I answered each question in yesterday's lesson? Here's the first part of each of the four answers: - No, not at all. - Yes, definitely. - Yes, unfortunately it does. - Yes, many times. After answering with these short phrases, I then explained my answers in more detail, using full sentences.
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I think this is a nice technique that you could try. Start with a short "yes or no" answer (e.g. yes I do, no we don't, yes it certainly is...), and then explain your answer fully. Perhaps this technique will give you a few extra seconds to think before you give your full answer. Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking , Questions/Advice | Permalink | Comments (5) Posts in 2018 Friday, February 02, 2018 IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'public transport' topic A student sent me the following exam questions. How would you answer them? 1. Do you use public transport? Why / why not? 2. Which type of public transport do you prefer? Why? 3. How good is the public transport where you live? 4. Do you think people should use public transport more? Why / why not? Posted by Simon in IELTS Speaking | Permalink | Comments (20)
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'public transport' answers Here are my answers to the questions that I showed you last Friday: 1) Do you use public transport? Why / why not? These days I mostly drive, and the main reason is that my usual journeys are much faster by car. For example, the half-hour drive that I do twice a week would take me three times as long by train and bus.
2) Which type of public transport do you prefer? Why? I definitely prefer the train. I like being able to stroll up and down, and on some trains I can book a seat with a table and a socket, so that I can do some work.
It's quite good. There's a train station not far from my house, and it's a direct line straight into the city centre. There are lots of bus routes too, and there's even a tram network in the centre of Manchester.
Yes, as long as it's convenient for them. Public transport is obviously more environmentally friendly than private cars, so we could reduce air pollution by using it more.
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