The secret to success in the IELTS Speaking test is to prepare well in advance -- listen to English, practise with a native speaker, read lots of online tips or get my IELTS Speaking Tips package. However, many candidates would like to know what they should do on the day of the test. Here are my "last minute" IELTS speaking tips.
Talking about your name
At the beginning of the IELTS Speaking test the examiner will ask for your name. Just state your real full name or say something like "My name is Chow Xin Xin, but you can call me Stephen." However, if the examiner asks you a question about your name, you must be ready to respond. In this post, I'm going to give you some useful expressions for talking about your name.
Advice from an IELTS Examiner
In today's post I'm going to share some tips and secrets from a recently-retired IELTS examiner. After you watch her talking about her work as an IELTS examiner, you will understand the examiner's perspective much better, which will help you become less nervous before and during the test.
3 Tips for Building your Confidence before the IELTS Speaking Test
Many IELTS test candidates are worried about their confidence in speaking. This is normal. If you do not live in an English-speaking country, then you probably do not have many opportunities to practise your English. However, this does not mean that you cannot increase your confidence before the speaking test.
Here are 3 'passive' tips to help you build your confidence.
The day of the IELTS Speaking test
It helps to find out what will happen at the beginning and end of the IELTS Speaking test. This will help you to relax on the day of the test and it will make you feel a little more confident when you go into the examination room.
Here are some tips on how to begin and end the test the right way.
Here are some tips on how to begin and end the test the right way.
What is the IELTS Speaking test?
The IELTS speaking test is the final part of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test, a popular exam for people who want to study or work where English is the main language of communication.
According to the official IELTS website, IELTS is now accepted by more than 8,000 institutions and governments in 135 countries.
According to the official IELTS website, IELTS is now accepted by more than 8,000 institutions and governments in 135 countries.