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Looking for tips on how to prepare for IELTS Speaking? This guide will help you of what to expect on the day of the test, how to practice speaking English,
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Table Of Content • Establish Your Current Band • Set Your Target and Make a Timeline • Make a Study Plan • Learn From Your Mistakes • Prepare For the IELTS Speaking Test by Listening and Reading • Practice Speaking in Real Life Situations • Practice Functional Language • Extend Your Answers
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Establish Your Current Band Let’s start with the first set of slides
You should find out what your current speaking band is and then you will know how much you need to improve. The best way to do this is to find an experienced IELTS teacher and ask them to tell you. There are also some teachers online that can help you establish your score and help you prepare for the IELTS speaking test. If you can’t find anyone to help you take a look at the IELTS speaking band descriptors and these should help you find your level. It is the first tip on how to prepare for IELTS speaking.
Now that you know your current IELTS speaking band you should set your target and make a timeline. It is very important to be realistic at this stage. It normally takes between 200-300 hours of study to move up half an IELTS band. Therefore if you studied 20 hours a week it would take you between 3-5 months to improve your score by half a band. It should be noted that everyone is different and the figures above are very general. Some people can improve more quickly and for others, it takes a little longer. Also, the 200-300 hour rule is for someone trying to improve all four skills, so if you are just trying to improve your speaking, you might be able to do it in a shorter period. It is the second tip on how to prepare for IELTS speaking.
Now that you know how long it will take you to get the score you need, you should make a study plan and stick to it. Some people decide to join an IELTS institute and just study when they are there, but if you want to improve you should also practice at home.
You should find out what your common mistakes or weaknesses and then you can focus on improving them. Some people are very fluent speakers but make lots of grammar mistakes, some people are very good at grammar, but speak at an unnaturally slow speed and others are difficult to understand because they need help with their pronunciation. Find a good IELTS teacher either in your local area or online and ask them to tell you your weak points. If you have a friend who is a native or advanced English speaker, they can also help you with this. Finally, you should record yourself and this will help you spot your weaknesses and help you fix them. It is the fourth tip on how to prepare for IELTS speaking.
The IELTS speaking test is supposed to represent what it is like to talk to someone in a real-life situation. You should therefore not practice IELTS past paper questions and just talk normally to someone instead. There are thousands of past paper questions and it is very unlikely that you will be asked any of them in your test. Find someone to practice your English with and talk about something you are interested in. This will make it much easier and you are less likely to get bored. One of my best students was so determined to improve her speaking that she got a part-time job in a 5-star hotel in her local town. She knew she would have to speak to mostly English-speaking customers and this practice helped her get an 8 on the speaking test. It is the sixth tip on how to prepare for IELTS speaking.
I said above that you should not use past paper questions to practice, but you should be aware of the types of questions that normally come up in the IELTS speaking test You are likely to be asked about the past, present, and future, your opinion, hypothetical situations, and what you think about another person’s opinion. You should, therefore, learn the grammar and functional language used to talk about these things. See my guide on 7 common IELTS questions for lots of help with this. It is the seventh tip on how to prepare for IELTS speaking.
One of the ways students get a low score is by giving very short answers. Practice not only stating your answer but also explaining what you mean and giving examples from your life. This will help you get into the habit and this will lead to higher marks on exam day. For example, if you were asked the question ‘Who is the kindest person you know?’ you could answer one of two ways: Answer 1 – ‘The kindest person know is my Mum.’ Answer 2 – ‘The kindest person know is my Mum because she gave us everything she could when we were growing up and made lots of sacrifices. For example, she would always buy us clothes and books instead of buying anything for herself.’
In this blog, we have discussed about how to prepare for IELTS speaking. If you are thinking about taking the IELTS Speaking test, we hope this information was useful to you. If you are already studying for your IELTS Speaking test. we hope that you found this information useful and that it was able to enrich your study time. If you have any questions or concerns about taking the IELTS Speaking test, please contact us anytime at CourseMentor™. Thank you for reading, and all the best on your IELTS Speaking test!
