Top 10 Tips for Your IELTS Speaking Exam - Advice from IELTS Examiners & Students

[@maricelamatute2664]

I would to like to take the IELTS test, I will need to pass the exam, thanks for the information, well-done, I have been enhancing my language skills.

[@Dapaperpana]

The advise it's an extremely clear and amazing thank you for sharing.

[@tariqkhanPathanKabuliwala]

I got 7 in speaking section of IELTS 2018 🙂 Be original & confident is my personal advice, don’t ever try to copy british accent, not required in this exam. Accent is not marked but be clear (easy to understand) & audible.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Great advice, Tariq!

[@tariqkhanPathanKabuliwala]

I got 7.5 in speaking this time, 2 days ago result declared 👍🏻

[@aysharahman6024]

*THNKU SO MUCH. WITH UR HELP I COULD PASS IN A1 TEST. UR VDOS ARE REALLY USEFUL*

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

That's great, Aysha. Thanks for watching!

[@umeshprasadsingh9648]

According to my perceptions IELTS speaking test reveals the essence of fluency and cohesive approach in a scientific manner. IELTS Trainer Edwise Overseas Delhi.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi there. For a more detailed outline, please visit the IELTS site and you can download the full IELTS Speaking assessment criteria at the bottom of the page: www.ielts.org/en-us/for-organisations/ielts-scoring-in-detail.

[@HaiNguyen-hm6lb]

Thank you teacher and you are best teacher ever.Yea, I like your course.

[@christianmutatsh6018]

Hope I'm gonna succeed my speaking exam tomorrow, I believe in my self 🙏 💯

[@Asadkhalid111]

I would like say Thank you for describe in details.

[@aldosimonetti9581]

So, if I had to summarize what the examiners want (according to the band descriptors) is: -a variety of complex sentences -a variety of verb tenses (especially the complex ones?) -a variety of passive forms -a variety of modals -a range of comparative forms -a range of linking words Basically, it's all about "variety "(range) of all the above structures (without being obsessed with "complex" or "simple" grammar).Am I wrong?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

From talking to examiners, different examiners will look for slightly different things. I think if you include the points in your list, you would certainly do well. 'Complex' in the IELTS score scheme only refers to multi-clause sentences, which you can build in an easy way using linking devices like 'but', 'because', 'for example', etc.

[@proomidjahangir1010]

thanks Danial you cleared up a lot misunderstanding in Writing and speaking❤

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

We're glad it was helpful for you!

[@fazo4540]

I can't thank you enough OOE teachers, your videos are so helpful 😊😊👏👏

[@shaikarif9773]

Thank you very much both of you. Excellent teaching feboulous teaching. Superb guidline se for me. myself improving my English skills for IELTS Exam. From oxford online English

[@AJ-yi2gq]

I am living in Canada for the last 6 years and pretty good in speaking, however I got nervous on the test day and eventually drop my score so low that something I couldn’t believe.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

It's pretty common to underperform slightly on test day. With IELTS, it's very hard to go above your 'natural' score, meaning what you could get based on your English level. However, mistakes (especially with exam technique) can easily hurt your score, meaning you don't get the score which reflects your natural English level. From experience, some people need to take the exam 2-3 times to get the score they deserve.

[@AJ-yi2gq]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 yep! I’ve analyzed my faults from the first attempt. I’m working on it and hopefully I could prove my “natural” proficiency on the next attempt. Thank you for the reply.❤❤

[@Vital_was_taken]

Now I have at least some hope of passing my IELTS exam with a high score. Thanks a lot!

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Yes, I'm sure you can! Good luck.

[@Vital_was_taken]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 Update: Got a 7.5 overall and 7 for speaking. Better than I expected.

[@waitingforawaveintheocean7090]

Please make a video on advance English

[@pal-fatom2173]

I want this 😯

[@Chris_klez]

Daniel you are my favourite .you are the best.

[@tamie3096]

That makes sense, very helpful .thank you !

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

We're glad you found it helpful!

[@a_cool_daddy2918]

I can’t agree with you more.

[@christianmutatsh6018]

Thanks for everything!!🤗🥰

[@EverythingAmericanEnglish]

Excellent tips... will be sharing with my students:)

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Great!

[@aishwiarts3722]

Thank you so much for this informative video

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

You're welcome, Aishwi!

[@ahmedghraiby8897]

Can the past perfect and the past continuous come together in the same phrase ?

[@MukeshSingh-vn3lt]

It's really helpful for me but how many second I have to speak in part 3.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi Mukesh. At the beginning of this lesson, we explained that the amount of speaking time is similar in both part 1 and part 3: "By the way, this is similar in part three of the speaking test."

[@standardhometuitionacademy]

BEST WISHES !!!

[@raghavchandel2599]

IELTS free teachers or receptors if any most welcome

[@ibrahimissaissa6627]

Welcome back I enjoy your lesson thanks

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

We're glad you liked it, Ibrahimissa!

[@semstandard5522]

Hi am here am interested please

[@NecharAli1]

Excellent tips

[@hinaabbasiabbasi3059]

I Wana learn pronunciation but from where i start no idea I watched lot of videos but still confused kindly help

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for sharing your question. There are many things you can study regarding pronunciation, so I can understand your confusion. Here are a few lessons you can watch to help you set study goals: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/smart-goals, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/improve-english-study-habits. When you find the point from which you want to start, here are our pronunciation lessons: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/free-english-pronunciation-lessons.

[@haleselemon8506]

Thanks

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for watching, Hale!

[@zahrajabeen2131]

I like Coffee. Is like stative verb and coffee is object or like is dynamic verb or coffee is object... Kindly I need help

[@elmostafaelantari9685]

What can l say...i'm haphy to Follow your lessons

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

We're happy that you follow our lessons!

[@homeland7314]

But how to start with part 2 when we don't have idea to speak on particular topic?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi there. There are a few strategies, such as using examples from others. We have more tips in this lesson: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/ielts-speaking-exam-part-two.

[@homeland7314]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 that's really helpful

[@mastyar]

good work!

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks, Imran!

[@iasipsmotivation1853]

Good explain mam &sir ♥️

[@bishalbasistsoni8903]

mentor, you told that don't use i and my in part 3, but can i use my friend, my neighrbour as a example

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi Bishal. Yes, you can use examples from other sources (your friend, your neighbor, etc.) in part 3.

[@mr.shadmehr1321]

It's very good

[@تصميممنوعات-ط8ث]

Amazing 😻

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@maududahammedmithu1075]

Excellent

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thank you!

[@aloo_ka_paratha]

please help, Which is correct: 7 hour or 7 hours? Why?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi there. It depends on the context. For example: 'It's a 7-hour drive,' uses the adjective form, or, 'We drove for 7 hours,' uses the noun form. Hope this helps you!

[@aloo_ka_paratha]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 thank you

[@wonderofwords9504]

I face trouble pronouncing the 'ed' sound followed by certain consonant sounds. It will be very grateful if you can help me and others who face the same problem.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for the suggestion. We may be able to help with something similar in the future. We also have a few pronunciation lessons which may help you, like this one: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/linking-pronunciation.

[@giakhangpham22]

Can you get band 10 in IELTS! You are first language!

[@teha6297]

so, i also just have 20 sec for each question in part 3?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi there. Yes, in that general time-frame.

[@ManpreetKainwal]

I've a question about part 3.Actually,in my speaking exam I was much frustrated and in a question I replied ,Sorry!I have no idea about that.Does it make any impact on my score?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi there. Yes, that will impact your score unfortunately. Here is a link to the band descriptors to give you a better idea: www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/speaking-band-descriptors.ashx?la=en.

[@ManpreetKainwal]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 i got my result and I scored 6 bands in speaking.I think I could score better if my part 3 was gone as effective as part 1 or 2.....

[@dishapatel4265]

Please share Diolingo exam related videos

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi Disha. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not sure if we'll be able to do that, but we do have some lessons which can help you prepare for the content in the Duolingo exam. Here is one lesson to help you with the image description portion: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/describe-pictures.

[@dishapatel4265]

Thanks a lot

[@hamdimohamed4730]

I 🥺can understand English but my problem is I am not speaking me I do know why 😫

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

We have a lesson to help you, Hamdi! You can watch it here: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/speak-english-fluently.

[@paulinak.5439]

omg, is that Broszka? :D

[@EVszkolenia]

what makes you think that? ;)

[@ajaymathur5346]

But if ask about me I have to give personal example in part 3

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

The topics in part three are general, not personal. Part three is not scripted, so I suppose it's possible that the examiner might ask a personal question, but as I understand it they shouldn't do this. Maybe a less experienced examiner would, but I can't say for sure if it happens and how common it is. Anyway, yes, if the examiner asks you a personal question, answer in the 1st person.

[@prabhjotkaur-yv7ki]

Do examiners allow candidates to put off their face masks during speaking exam?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

That's a good question, Prabhjot. It may depend on the area in which you're taking the exam. Here is a link to some information that we found about that: ielts.com.au/articles/will-using-a-mask-affect-your-speaking-test/.

[@emin4599]

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[@tramduong824]

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[@mazedalam7359]

is there anybody out there who is looking for a speaking partner? Well I might be of your help we could practice

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I'm

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I'm else

[@mohsengholami3293]

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[@alexanderpadalka5708]

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[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for watching!

[@khaledalnour4663]

Thanks

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

You're welcome, Khaled!

[@Bitec1999]

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