IELTS SPEAKING Mock Exam - Brendan from France 🇫🇷🎓- Band 8.0 speaking? 👍 (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)

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[@IELTSDaily]

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[@ziaurrahman9241]

Yes we like your vedios. These are really very helpful. Specially I like these conversational vedios and the way you correct the weak points of candidates is really awesome. We are waiting impatiently for more such like these speaking test.

[@sukhandeepkaur4552]

I think 8 band is best band for her

[@stalinjoseph5149]

Different countries have different accents, this truly helps me to choose which way I should pronounce a word. This makes me more comfortable while speaking

[@IELTSDaily]

Very welcome :)

[@khusanabdumuminov5162]

Thank you Chris for your detailed feedback! I really appreacite it. So if I talk about my personal take on this performance, I wouldn't give an 8 band score. He is a bit slow and he has some pronunciation problems like you mentioned. So, probably he deserves overall 7.5 I may be wrong: just my personal point of view

[@IELTSDaily]

Thanks for your comment Khusan

[@erwan2397]

Hii Chris thank for sharing this type of video. If you don't mind I'm going to give you my french point of view according what I heard. Brendan must have some good listening skill. However, as far as his speaking skill it's a bit limited. Into his speech a brunch of words are really similar to French language were used. It's not a bad point, but according your brand 8 you gave him, I guess and I expect to him to be get rid of much more from his conforte area (French/English words). Then he might use more idiom and this kinds of stuff. Keep it up Brandon you will be amazing along the way :D.

[@IELTSDaily]

Hi Erwan, some interesting points that you made, thanks

[@mines7102]

My favorit channel to practice thanks dear Chris🌺

[@IELTSDaily]

Welcome. Thank you too for watching.

[@english_with_yasna5199]

Thanks a million for your helpful and practical videos Whenever I watch and listen to them ,they help me a lot at pronunciation and fluency,I can learn lots of new vocabulary words,idiomatic phrases,grammatical structures and also they help me so much to improve my listening skills . Overall ,I Want to say thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.❤❤❤❤

[@IELTSDaily]

Fabulous

[@chibuogomembis1460]

Excellent job u put up, keep it up, what I love most is ur feed back, I have my speaking test tomorrow pls wish me well not to b nervous cos that's just my problem

[@IELTSDaily]

Hello Chibuogo. Good luck in your test tomorrow. Just imagine having a conversation with a friend. All the best. 👍

[@mariavega4898]

I dont think this is an 8. This would range between 6-6.5, in my opinion.

[@zahraabdollahvand1135]

Phrases and words were used by the student aren't simple.

[@yosefalielhajj7236]

I probably give him overall 6 more thank enough for someone like him 😂

[@onlyforscience8255]

Could you please take some Azerbaijan candidates into the examination if there are a few ones?

[@guli_leader]

I cannot sure that it is 8🤦

[@pavanireddy824]

Are you sure that you can give him 8 ? And if the same thing happens to us in the exam will we also get band 8 ?

[@ernayusnita8842]

Thanks so much ielts . I have looked diffrent accent

[@IELTSDaily]

:)

[@akagami3470]

A strict examiner will definitely give 6.5/7 or less from my opinion

[@lanbui606]

i think that he can only receive a 6-6.5

[@esperanzaperez5266]

Hi Chris, I watched most of your speaking videos and I’m aware that one of the most common feedback you give to students is not to give short answer, to elaborate. Well, I took the test last month and while I’m trying to elaborate more the examiner stopped me a couple times in part 1 by saying “thank you “so that’s cut me off and messed up, I only got a band 6 for speaking.

[@IELTSDaily]

Hi Esperanza. Thanks for sharing your experience and sorry you didn't get the score you need. It's very common for examiners to cut you off during speech. The idea is that you should not give short answers because they will not allow you to show off your skills. If you're not happy with your speaking score, we recommend applying for an EOR. If you do, make sure you ask for all sections to be remarked (not only speaking).

[@esperanzaperez5266]

@@IELTSDaily thank you for replying I am not going to apply for EOR I will just retake the exam as I don’t think I did well in part 2 and 3 either. So it may not be changed . Anyway appreciate your advice

[@musicworld.4393]

What about a guy who stammer while speaking,how can he maintain the fluency....

[@임수-h7t]

Does he score band 8?? 🤔

[@HansSajedi]

He said: ¨Gustavu was an experiment teacher¨! Gustavu was an experienced teacher is correct.

[@tajuddinahmed9266]

Are bullet points on cue cards are mandatory to speak or not? Please I want a answer I'm fully confused 😭

[@IELTSDaily]

No. Not mandatory

[@ToanNguyen-wo2lr]

I think he is cut out for 6-6.5 for sure, it could not be different

[@hsumyanwe8729]

Hi... I think the last question aim at the future. Isn't it?

[@drfrankenstein5414]

how can I take a mock speaking test with you like this but I'm not from Australia

[@aqsaahmed7463]

how are you sir I gave the English test and my payment will be refunded or if I deposit the fee again, then my result will be shown online please tell me

[@RaxmonjonRaximov-ih2yn]

Cris, can you take mock from me online😢?

[@_jianthuilungkamei_3643]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@_jianthuilungkamei_3643]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ismaelrosa8091]

And yet again you advise speaking quickly in order to achieve a higher band score, as "speech speed" seems to be an assessment criteria, according to your words, sir. If that was the case, my dear thespians Sir Christopher Lee and Johnny Depp would never got a score equivalent of proficiency level, simply because of their speech speed (they tend to speak rather slowly), which is absurd and ridiculous, since both of them are well-learnt and intellectual guys. Christopher Lee would never had the opportunity because he passed away nearly 10 years ago.

[@IELTSDaily]

It is true that many native test takers do not score 9.0 because they are not prepared to speak at length, and develop topics appropriately. They may use "lazy" pronunciation features, or may make grammar slips uncharacteristic of native speakers. Our job is to try to help test takers achieve their desired score. If you have concerns about the test, take it up with one of the test owners. We just make free content to help students.

[@IELTSDaily]

You're fighting the wrong fire 🔥

[@ismaelrosa8091]

@@IELTSDaily I'm not fighting anyone or anything, I just state that speed as such is not an assessment criteria. And the examiner/commentator that appears in many of your videos drills into the idea of speech speed as if it was an assessment criteria or something, when it is not. If that were the case, my aforementioned dear thespians, who tend to speak at a rather slow pace simply because that's the way they are, would never got the maximum score. Obviously, developing a topic appropriately and not having egregious grammatical errors nor notorious slips are basic if you want to achieve a great score. But speed itself it is not, by any manner of means, an assessment criteria or something of vital importance. P.D.: Christopher Lee and Johnny Depp do not like that 🧐 😝

[@duongtran9282]

This is my answer to the first question of Speaking part 3: WELL...this is really a tough question...But to the best of my knowledge, the young generations have their advantages when speaking of communication. You know, they're encouraged to join social activities in their schools, their clubs, or even their neighborhoods at their early ages, as opposed to adults or the elderly who are often dedicated to their jobs or their personal lives and thus have little time for communication.

[@IELTSDaily]

Interesting thanks for sharing

[@ismaelrosa8091]

My question is whether that answer would have come out so naturally and spontaneously under real exam conditions, because when we write we normally give ourselves time to rummage through our vocabulary archives in our brain, which does not happen when speaking whatsoever.

[@mohandl8999]

honestly 8 is a bit high to him he has a lot of grammar issues and wrong pronunciations i believe he deserves 7 or 7.5

[@ВладимирИванов-ы2х]

@@caaarbz 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Abdivaliyev_Bobur]

Although a few grammar errors and pronunciation inaccuracies persist, I do believe he deserves a band 8.0. He has met the exam requirements and managed to show a high level of proficiency. Even band 9.0 doesn’t necessarily mean “perfect user”, it means “expert user”

[@7HPDH]

Grammar issues? I don’t think so

[@Sleepikaa]

the examiner is so goooood, like he patiently waited for him to finish his wordsss

[@IELTSDaily]

Some examiners are not like this

[@purplerose1506]

I think, in some words he added stress in not correct places. I like that Chris encourges him even wen he pronounced some words not correctly, Thanx alot for beeing friendly w ur students 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@IELTSDaily]

Thanks for your kind words and support. :)

[@Thezenzone11]

Most chilled out candidate 😂😂

[@IELTSDaily]

😄

[@ismaelrosa8091]

Growing older naturlly comes with more peace of mind and calmness and wisdow

[@sebastienb.32]

From a French native speaker, yes we literally say that pictures "sleep" in our phone when we don't look at them or use them anymore. However, I want to say that his french accent is very awful to hear and almost impacts the understanding. It doesn't show real efforts to try speaking English fluently ...

[@sebastienb.32]

And also replaying the session, I feel it very awkward. First this candidate NEVER made eye contact with the examiner and always spoke for himself, looking on the sides. Secondly, during part 2, he never looked up but stared at his notes the entire 2 minutes. Then, the way he is talking is not very respectful (like while explaining Stonehenge, repeating constantly the last words of each question) nor well structured (lots of pause, blank times, hesitation...) Lastly, the pace of his speech is soooooo slow, I respect the examiner's patience. To me, and compared to other mocks, this is only a 6-6.5 band.

[@nguyenson9363]

I'm not sure or not but just feel a bit overestimated :"))

[@IELTSDaily]

Do you mean the score?

[@nguyenson9363]

@@IELTSDaily Yeah, like personally I feel a bit as described, I'm not really sure he's gonna get an 8 for that performance in the real test

[@nguyenson9363]

Although his language is good but still need sth more to convince me, I mean :))

[@hanmeangirl6651]

My answers were more coherent and correct than he did in this test, but I was given a 6.5 not sure why

[@muhammadsharif3807]

@@IELTSDaily yes, i also doubt than he can get Band 8.0

[@mohamedhannifa033]

Thank you very much, chris! For showing us the variety of accents which people speak in their country

[@IELTSDaily]

Welcome Mohamed! :)

[@eva-io8mz]

How come he could get an 8. He is so slow 🤦🏼‍♀️😿

[@7HPDH]

deliberate!

[@mehedihasan9326]

He deserves not more than 7

[@XtormaX]

I think 8 is a little bit optimistic, in my country Iran if you speak like that you would probably get 7.

[@cchamomilla]

ielts speaking part requirements: fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, pronunciation but most importantly, HIGH IMAGINATION. lol I wouldn't find anything to say for part 2. I hope mine won't be as difficult as that question.

[@IELTSDaily]

Haha. So true

[@Thezenzone11]

I am petrified about the questions like global warming, economies technologies , etc what if I have absolutely no knowledge about the topic given to me 😰

[@IELTSDaily]

Just try to answer what you feel, like you are talking to a teenager.

[@akagami3470]

His french accent is totally dominating you can see it from his lips

[@marjonaakmalovna8937]

I don't think he deserves 8(

[@MelinParis1]

Could you plese tell me the difference between all the different IELTS youtube channels? Do they all prepare for the real exam? Thank you for this great video!

[@IELTSDaily]

Hi Sandra. Some channels are better than others. :) We can recommend E2 IELTS, Keith's IELTS and Academic English Help Glad you like the video :)

[@CassHermoso]

@@IELTSDaily i definitely agree with these suggestions. 👍

[@balusemcy]

Hello, your videos are very useful. BUT..........his score is not 8.0. You always give the test-takers low scores than they deserve. 8+8+8+9=33÷4=8.25 this means band 8.5. Please, look at the criteria of how to score the test.

[@IELTSDaily]

No, it's correct band 8.0

[@nanchalblessing4933]

Thank you so much Chris, I am really learning a lot. I will be taking my exams next month and although I am yet to register I will need help with reading and writing feedback. Please how do I register to get feedback?

[@IELTSDaily]

Hi. Very welcome. If you are a Superwriter or Superstar member you can have two pieces of writing feedback every month. You will see the homework posts on the Community section.

[@AbrahamsFamilyVlog1M]

Hello I'm from Pakistan and preparing for ilets exam your vedioes are really helpful.thankyou

[@IELTSDaily]

Most welcome Abraham

[@lampofdream4492]

i would say, his smart thinking and time stealing was hilarious to me. and his sentence completing made me impressed though once he faced a bit problem i would give him band 8 ❤

[@ziaurrahman9241]

Sir, Where is Saskia. She is out of screen.

[@matthieugoinard859]

Question 1 part 3, Well, I’ve never thought to this before, but If I have to single out a specific group I would probably say the young generation , I guess we call them generation Z. Although I’m part of them, I’m extremely impressed by our capacity to engage with many people and especially foreigners. We do so without any fear and we speak freely, which is great. And I also believe that it is not only a cultural matter as I was able to discuss with a girl, a charismatic one, with who I’m still in touch and every single word she pronounces is captivating

[@IELTSDaily]

Interesting Matthieu thanks for sharing

[@parleymanderson7527]

I think gen Z is preferred to people born after the year 2000. It is not related to their age so I still think "young people" is more suitable. Maybe we can say " young people especially those of gen Z"?

[@ashothovhannisyan223]

Hi Chris. It has been really long since I found out about IELTS Daily channel, and since then i truly enjoy your videos. Now, as I am preparing for my upcoming IELTS exam, I've got a question. Is it normal during Ielts speaking (especially part 1), to speak really much. Sometimes I am giving like a 1 minute answers on a single part 1 question, and I am wondering will this affect my score or it won't?

[@IELTSDaily]

Hi Ashot. Thanks for watching our videos. To answer your question, you should avoid giving both very long and very short answers for part 1. You should to answer the question in less than a minute but not in 5 seconds. Try to be detailed but don't prolong your answers when unnecessary.

[@ashishphilip8633]

These types of videos are great stress busters.

[@IELTSDaily]

Nice thanks

[@alphabet357]

Sir, i noticed that you have really petient rather than as student who are learning or peteintly you clear to any doubt.

[@IELTSDaily]

Thanks 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@maheenijaz7330]

Can we discuss about religious and cultural perspectives???

[@IELTSDaily]

Yes but we suggest avoiding those which may be offensive to others

[@faizaa4859]

I would love to have Chris as my examiner in the actual speaking test. Coz i am absolutely sure that he would give me a band 8 or 7.5.

[@IELTSDaily]

😁😊

[@ramtinabolfazli8092]

this is my answer to the first question of part three. well my take on this is it doesn't depend on age and i think it depends on personality of each person. for example some people are out going and they have a great conversations with different people and on the other some are introverted and and can make connections at all with others.

[@IELTSDaily]

Nice attempt Ramtin, just a few errors though. 'Well, my take on this is that it doesn't depend on age but rather the personality of each person. For example, some people are outgoing and have great conversations with different people, on the other hand, some are introverts and can't make connections at all with others'.

[@azimaazerbaeva584]

Thank you so much. I take a lot notes thanks. I appreciate that don't be tired to take videos. Break a leg🙌

[@IELTSDaily]

Lovely 😍

[@zhanhan5062]

He doesn't act smart to answer the questions, he is able to elaborate answers honestly. So, he deserves between 7.5 to 8.0

[@K_Ken]

If the speed he's speaking at is slow, then i'm a sloth 😂😂

[@imanashkani8551]

He speaks nice but has long pauses.

[@任宣翰]

Hi Chris, firstly I would like to thank u for the wonderful video, it really helps a lot. But here is a question according to this practice test I would like to seek for your response. In part2 I don’t really see much good vocabularies and it seems that he didn’t say much about the “conversation “ with the stranger, he talked more about other details, is it ok to elaborate the answers this way? I don’t mean to judge him anyway, but sometimes I do come into those tough questions and not knowing what to say. Thank you for ur response and wish everyone get a good score on your test.

[@johil_sehgal]

in speaking, if you speak off topic it's still fine.Criss already has talked in his previous videos.💞

[@任宣翰]

@@johil_sehgal Thank u for your reply, I know it’s ok to be off topic but I mean is it ok to be off that much? I mean in my opinion he seemed to say almost nothing about the conversation

[@IELTSDaily]

Hi. Yes it's ok to go off topic. The test is looking for your ability to speak fluently.

[@IELTSDaily]

Thanks Johil

[@azizbekerkinov8282]

Good conversation, he seemed me that he spoke all the answers out of his real life

[@azizbekerkinov8282]

Without lying

[@LjubisaIvanovic-h7n]

I think he deserves 9. Frenchlish is the best accent imo