Strategies for Ielts speaking.docx

1、Strategies for Ielts speakingStrategies for theIELTS Speaking TestPart 1 - Warm-up The questions are easy, so the examiner cannot be sure of your level from only Part 1. You can give very easy answers, but this is a chance to make a good impression. If you give easy answers, the examiner will not kn

2、ow if you are Band 4 or maybe Band 5. If you give good, specific answers with explanations, the examiner will think you could be Band 6 or Band 7! You can use this time to practice making good sentences. If you wait until Part 2 and Part 3 to give longer answers, you might not do so well. Athletes a

3、nd musicians always take time to warm up. You should too!Part 2 - the Long Turn The biggest mistake students make is to not take notes. The examiner will give you a piece of paper and a pencil to take notes because speaking for two minutes without stopping is not easy. Even native English speakers w

4、ill have trouble speaking for two minutes! Students who dont take notes often say, Uh, I think maybe, um. Um., well. It seems to me. Uh and Um are Band ZERO! Use notes to help you remember what you want to say. If not, you WILL get a low score. Use the P.R.E.P. method. Start with P - make one senten

5、ce about your main Point. Then give two or three sentences to provide R, a Reason. Next give E, an Example. Describe the example using two or three sentences. Finish by repeating P, your main Point, but use a different sentence. If you have extra time, give a second example. You must practice! Use a

6、 watch and give yourself one minute to take notes on a topic, then two minutes to make four or five sentences using the PREP method. You should practice one or two topics every day before the test. Do not worry about the time. That is the examiners job. He or she will tell you when to stop.Part 3 -

7、General Questions Part 3 is the hardest part of the Speaking Test and it comes very fast. Most students arent ready. When you hear the examiner say And now Id like to ask you some more GENERAL questions RELATED to your Part 2 topic, you know Part 3 is starting. Be ready! Do NOT take so much time. Tw

8、o sentences for each answer is usually enough. If you have a long introduction, the examiner will think you dont know how to answer the question. Use the General-Specific technique. As soon as you hear the question, give a general opinion about the topic. Then give a specific reason or example in th

9、e next sentence or two.Exercises:IELTS Speaking Exercise:Sentence BuildingMake better sentences, get a better score!Question:Tell me about your family.Common Answer:There are three people in my family.Better Answer:In China today, a majority of families have three members, and my family is no except

10、ion.Note:This sentence is built with three parts. First is the place, China. Second is the situation, many families with three people. Third is this persons family.Question:What is your hometown like?Common Answer:My hometown is very nice.Better Answer:Although my hometown is not very famous, it has

11、 several advantages that make it a great place to live.Question:How do you feel about your job?Common Answer:I like my job very much.Better Answer:Although you might not believe it, I really enjoy my job every day.Question:What do you dislike about your classes?Common Answer:Studying is very difficu

12、lt.Better Answer:When I think about how hard my classes, I feel like quitting, which is one reason Ive decided to go abroad.Note:The question is about a feeling and the answer is about a feeling. Good!Question:What do you want to do in the future?Common Answer:I want to be a lawyer in the future.Bet

13、ter Answer:I first thought about being a lawyer when I was a child, and now, after many long years of study, it seems my dream will become reality.Note:Excellent! Compare the past dream with the present hard work to show the bright future!Question:What do you do in your free time?Common Answer:In my

14、 free time I like to play sports.Better Answer:If I ever had free time, I would probably do many different things, including playing sports, listening to music, and going out with my friends.Note:Good examples.Question:Tell me about a typical day in your life.Common Answer:My typical day begins when

15、 I wake up.Better Answer:After resting all night, I wake up every morning looking forward to a new day.Question:What will you do when you go abroad?Common Answer:I want to study Computer Science in Australia.Better Answer:If I am able to get a visa, I hope to learn about Computer Science in Brisbane

16、, Australia, so that I can come back to China and work for a successful local company.Question:What are some typical jobs that people do in your country?Common Answer:Many people in China work as farmers.Better Answer:One of the biggest industries in China is agriculture, so there are a large number

17、 of people working as farmers.Question:Tell me about a celebration or festival in your country.Common Answer:The Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in China.Better Answer:When winter is coming to an end, which means a new spring is not far behind, and that is when we in China have ou

18、r largest celebration of the year, the Spring Festival.Question:Do you like to go shopping?Common Answer:I hate shopping, but I have to do it.Better Answer:When I think of shopping, I think of all the crowds, all the difficult choices, and all the money I will have to spend, so I hate to go shopping

19、IELTS Speaking Exercise:Connecting SentencesDo not use too many connectors when you speak, or it may sound unnatural. Here are some of the most common connection words in English.1. after or before After we did that, we ed. Before we can finish that job, we must . After that, I went to. Before that,

20、 I was working in an office.2. although or even though Although my hometown is very small, it has many interesting places to visit. Even though my hometown very crowded and noisy, I like living there very much.3. another Another good thing about my job is. Another way to solve the problem would be t

21、o.4. as with or just like As with the first question, we must consider this one very carefully. Just like Romeo and Juliet, we fell in love.5. at the same time I wanted to be with her every day. At the same time, I felt I should obey my parents wishes. There are too many cars in Beijing. At the same

22、 time, the city is building more subway lines and adding more buses.6. besides or in addition to Besides that fact, here is another interesting point. In addition to that law, there are many other laws to prevent traffic accidents.7. but This is usually true, but. In most cases that is true, but. In

23、 a typical situation that may happen, but. In an ideal situation we can do it that way, but.8. because Many people believe that is true. I disagree because. My point of view is. The reason I believe that is because.9. except for Except for that one case, I do not know of any other problems. Except f

24、or the main character, all the others were bad people.10. for example I believe is true. For example. I believe that is the best way. Let me give you an example.11. however or yet I basically agree with you. However, I dont know if that will be true in the future. That is what I have thought most of

25、 my life. Yet I wonder if I am wrong.12. rather than Rather than repeat that process, the hero of the story decided to do something different. Rather than just accept the decision, I decided to change my job.13. the reason is I dont agree with that at all. The reason is. The reason I doubt that is.1

26、4. this or that Some people say that. and I have to agree with them. That was good too, but not as good as. That was good, and an even better way is. Not only is that interesting, but is also quite fascinating.15. when or whenever When I think about such a topic, I think about. When I remember how I

27、 grew up, I realize. Whenever I think about my studies, I wonder how I survived!IELTS Speaking Exercise:General to SpecificA useful skill for IELTS speaking AND writingStudents often say or write sentences that are too simple such as: This is important. My hometown is very good. I like to eat pizza.

28、 I will go to another country.These sentences are okay if you want to be Band 4 or Band 5. However, these will be much better IF some explanation comes after. For example, instead of saying This is important, you should explain WHY it is important: This job is very important for our company. (a very

29、 general sentence) If we can sell over 10,000 of these items, we will have earn enough money to build a new factory. (a very specific sentence!)Now lets look at the other three examples. Instead of My hometown is very good, could say: My hometown is a very nice city in Shandong Province. (rather gen

30、eral) Because it is between the sea and the mountains, there are many beautiful places to visit. (Very specific.)Instead of saying I like to eat pizza, you could say: Pizza is my favorite food in the whole world. (general) I not only love the cheese, but the bread, tomato sauce with meat and vegetab

31、les on top make pizza a complete meal! (specific)Finally, instead of saying I will go to another country, you should say something like this: I hope to go to New Zealand to study in the future. (general) If I can arrange the visa and a job, I will work in the sheep herding industry where I will have a peaceful and enjoyable life in the mountains, away from the crowds and the pollution! (specific)IELTS Speaking Exercise:ParaphrasingWhen you cant remember an English word