English Webinar on IELTS Speaking

English Webinar on IELTS Speaking

English Webinar on IELTS Speaking

Transcript of this webinar on IELTS speaking

• The IELTS Speaking section is the same in both Academic and General modules of the IELTS exam.
• The format of the IELTS Speaking test:
  • It’s not a computer-based exam. It’s technically a face-to-face interview with the IELTS examiner. Keep in mind that the interview is recorded.
  • The length of IELTS Speaking section is between 11 and 14 minutes.
• If you have a nickname in English, you can invite the examiner to call you with your nickname.
• Do not give any advice or recommendation to the examiner.
• You should not copy some model answers in your interview.
• Remember that you should not ask the examiner any personal question. As a matter of fact, you’re supposed to answer the questions and not pose any.
• Can you use contractions in IELTS Speaking part?
  • Yes, you can use contractions in the interview because it shows that you are fluent. For instance, you can use “wanna” (for want to) and “gonna” (for going to).
• IELTS Speaking Parts:
  • Part 0: Greeting the examiner
    • It’s called Part 0 because this is the first thing that you do as soon as you enter the examination room.
    • You need to create a good impression on the examiner.
    • Try to show self-confidence in interaction with the examiner.
    • Strike a pose while sitting that shows that you are confident and ready for the exam.
    • Try to have eye contact with the IELTS examiner.
    • Do not address the examiner with a title (e.g., Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.) plus their first name, which is a common mistake in English. For example, do not address him as Mr. Jack.
  • Part 1: Question and answer between you and the examiner, lasting for 3 to 4 minutes:
    • Some typical questions that are asked in Part 1:
      • What’s your name?
      • What’s your specialty?
      • What do you do?
      • What genre of music do you like?
      • Where were you born?
      • What’s your nationality?
      • What’s your field of study?
      • What are your hobbies?
• It’s important to pronounce your hometown in English.
  • Part 2: A talk or monologue lasting for 3 to 4 minutes:
    • You are given a topic card or cue card. You have around one minute to brainstorm over the given prompt.
    • You can take notes in your brainstorming.
    • Your speech or monologue lasts for around 2 minutes.
    • You are asked some general questions based on your experience and opinions. Don’t expect to see technical or sophisticated questions.
  • Part 3: A follow-up discussion lasting for 3 to 5 minutes
• All the 3 parts of IELTS Speaking are equally important.
• How fast are you supposed to speak?
  • You don’t need to be a fast-speaker, yet it’s so important for you to be fluent and have a coherent speech.

The participants who attended this free English Webinar:

1. Arash from Poland
2. Dr. Hariri from Iran
3. Sasan from Iran