How to Ace the IELTS Speaking: Our Top 7 Tips
2020-01-03 16:02:00 by Brad ElliottTaking the IELTS soon? Stressed about the speaking? Don't be.
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Relax and be yourself - The speaking exam is about as close to a real-life conversation as you can get in an exam. Just be yourself and let your English speak for itself.
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Remember there is no such thing as a correct answer - It is the way that you express your opinion, not the opinion itself that the examiner is interested in. They would rather hear "I'm not a big art fan", than to hear you struggle to talk about a piece of art you actually know nothing about.
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Walk in confidently - Walk into the room confidently, even if you are not. Walk in, smile, stand tall. It will help you feel better and make the examiner think you are a confident English speaker.
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Elaborate - Remember, it is a speaking exam, not a silence exam. The examiner will ask you "why" fairly often - try to answer that before they even ask.
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PPF - The PPF strategy is a great strategy for Part 2 of the speaking exam. Read more about it here.
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Remember that you can pause - Don't be afraid to pause if you need to collect your thoughts. It does not count against you.
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Enjoy! It sounds silly, but try to enjoy it. Think of the examiner as your friend - they want to see you shine, they don't want to see anyone do badly. Smile before you speak and see what difference it makes.