Improve your IELTS Speaking score

IELTS Speaking Tips: How to Improve Your Score

Part 1 – Introduction and interview (lasts for 4-5 minutes)

The examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests.

Part 2  –  Individual long-tern (lasts for 3-4 minutes)

You will be given a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic.

Part 3 – Discussion (lasts for 4-5 minutes)

You will be asked further questions about the topic in Part 2. These will give you the opportunity to discuss more abstract ideas and issues.

• Present yourself with confidence
• -make eye contact, smile, body language
• Improve your vocabulary

-use high level words (e.g Food = cuisine, friends = acquaintance)

-don’t overuse the word “I like” (try using I enjoy, really love, I prefer)

• Use organizers/transitions (First of all, secondly) to sound professional
• Expand your answers by giving examples

Practice your answers (with a friend or mirror)

Donts

• Don’t speak with a monotone
• Avoid using fillers
• Don’t give yes or no answer (e.g Do you have a pet?)
• Do not repeat the question
• Don’t go off the topic
• Don’t worry about perfect English
• If you don’t know the answer try to make up
• Don’t be afraid to speak out

More importantly, just be yourself and show the best of your confidence!