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Course Material and Supplements For Academic and General Training Candidates Ebrahim Tahasoni Cert TESOL, Academic IELTS 9.0 www.tahasoni.com
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Master IELTS Speaking Ebrahim Tahasoni What’s the test like? The speaking test will take about 11 to 14 minutes to complete. There are three sections in total. These are as follows: Part 1 – Introduction and interview. This lasts for about 4 to 5 minutes. In this section, the Examiner will introduce him/herself and ask you questions about yourself. Part 2 – Individual long turn. Part 2 lasts for about three to four minutes. In this section, you will be asked to prepare and give a short talk for about one to two minutes on a given subject. Part 3 – Two-way discussion. Part 3 lasts for 4 to 5 minutes. In this section, you will be asked to have a short discussion linked to the subject you spoke about in part 2. Assessment Overall, you will be assessed on your: fluency and coherence vocabulary range of grammar and accuracy pronunciation. This means that all of your preparation must concentrate on these areas. Check the IELTS speaking band descriptor for a more detailed description of the criteria the examiner will use to assess your speaking. www.tahasoni.com Page 1
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Master IELTS Speaking Ebrahim Tahasoni Part1 - Introduction and interview During Part 1, the Examiner will introduce him/herself and ask you some questions about yourself. This is the start of the test, and it will set the scene for the remainder. Think of the Examiner as being just like your teacher. In fact, most examiners are usually teachers, so they’ll understand how you feel, because some of their own students will feel the same. They’re not there to catch you out. Indeed, they’ll want you to do well and will do everything that they can to make you feel comfortable. The Examiner has a set of questions. When you’re asked a question, try to answer it without repeating the whole question in your answer. For example: If you are asked ‘What's the most interesting thing about your hometown?’ Don't reply ‘The most interesting thing about my hometown is…’ Just say ‘It's…’ Then, you can expand on your answer, if possible, by adding something like: ‘Most people find this interesting because…’ You can then add a synonym of the words used by the Examiner. So, instead of interesting say something like: ‘Most people find this fascinating because…’ So, don't try to ‘fill up’ your answer by repeating the question back to the Examiner and try to add a little ‘extra’ to show off your English. Remember, it's a conversation with the Examiner. He/she will want to see if you are fluent and coherent. They can't do this if you just repeat back large chunks of a question! Examiners are looking for your own ideas. The topics are usually very familiar and the Examiner normally asks you about yourself. Try to give examples and create ideas, willingly. Never say, ‘I don't know.’ www.tahasoni.com Page 2
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Master IELTS Speaking Ebrahim Tahasoni Giving Full Answers Impress the examiner with your ability to give full answers to his or her questions. To avoid simple yes or no answers or short responses generally, try using the REDS method to add detail to your initial response: • Give a Reason • Offer an Example • Give Details • Speculate REDS in Action: Question: What job would you like to do? Answer (Reason): I've always wanted to be a vet. I love animals and I think it would be a very rewarding job. Question: What skills do you need for this job? Answer (Example): I think you need to be sensitive to people's feelings. If you're dealing with their sick or injured pets, you need to be honest but also appreciate how they might be feeling. Question: Where do you come from? Answer (Detail): I come from Mashad in Iran. It's well known as a religious centre and is really crowded most of the year. Question: Do you often go out to restaurants? Answer (Speculate): Unfortunately, since I had my baby, no. If I had the chance I'd really like to eat out more often, especially in Chinese or Italian restaurants. www.tahasoni.com Page 3
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