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The cue card we used in this mock test:
Describe the most expensive thing you have purchased.
You should say:
- What it is
- When you purchased it
- Your reason for buying it
- Explain how it made you feel
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In my years of teaching IELTS, I’ve noticed that many people fear Speaking Part 2 more than any other section of the exam.
In Speaking Part 2, you’ll be required to talk at length about a specific topic in English for two whole minutes.
So it’s completely natural to feel nervous or worried that you’ll run out of things to say.
But in this video, I’ll share some advice that will guide you through IELTS Speaking Part 2 with ease. You NEED to hear it if you want to confidently score a Band 7+.
We’ll cover:
00:48 - How to score high in IELTS Speaking Part 2
07:45 - Band 8 Sample Answer
10:13 - Feedback and Expert Guidance
Make sure to watch until the very end where I’ll give Rashmi detailed feedback on the four criteria that the examiner will use to mark YOUR speaking test:
1. Pronunciation
2. Lexical Resource
3. Grammatical Range and Accuracy
4. Fluency and Coherence
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Top Tips for IELTS Speaking Part 2:
💥 Have a strategy.
IELTS is much easier if you have a strategy for each part of the test. You can use the strategy above when you are practising to feel confident and prepared for the real test.
💥 Don’t memorise answers.
This is a complete waste of time and can lead to some very strange answers. If the examiner spots a memorised answer they are allowed to give you a Band 0!
💥 Use your minute wisely.
You will have one minute to prepare before you start talking. Use this time to write keywords that can guide you through your talk and help if you can’t think of ideas.
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What to expect in the IELTS speaking test:
🎙️ Part 1 is all about YOU.
The examiner will ask you everyday questions about your life. Common topics for IELTS Speaking Part 1 include your job or studies, your hometown and your family. This will last around 4 minutes.
📄 Part 2 is sometimes called the ‘long turn’.
The examiner will give you a cue card with a given topic on it, alongside points for you to discuss. You will also be given 1 minute to make some notes and prepare your answer and then you will be asked to speak for up to 2 minutes.
💡 Part 3 is more abstract.
This is your opportunity to develop your answers and discuss the issues brought up by the examiner. This section will be related to the topic you discussed in Part 2 and usually lasts 4-5 minutes.
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Your questions answered:
❓ Will using lots of idioms and phrasal verbs boost my score?
📚 Idioms and phrasal verbs can help boost your score for vocabulary… BUT ONLY IF YOU USE THEM CORRECTLY. Vocabulary is 25% of your total score for the speaking test - do NOT lower it by using idioms or phrasal verbs that you don’t fully understand :(
❓ Will my body language or appearance affect my IELTS Speaking score?
📚 No, your body language and appearance are NOT important in the IELTS exam. They might help you feel more confident, but the IELTS examiner can’t examine anything other than your pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and coherence.
❓ Is it possible for me to score a Band 8?
📚 Yes! However, the average IELTS score is 5.5, so you need to work EXTRA hard to get a Band 8.
❓ Can I do a mock IELTS Speaking test?
📚 Yes, all of my students now get 2 full mock speaking tests with an IELTS teacher when they join my VIP Course. The course is CLOSED at the moment, but you can join the Waiting List here:
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