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If you have already read my previous posts about IELTS Speaking, then you most probably already know what to expect from this subtest of IELTS and what you are to do to create a good impression during the interview. Hence, what's left is how you are to answer questions in each part of this test. These are some tips for you:

Step 1: Introduction and Interview

• The examiner usually introduces himself/herself. Introduce yourself too in a relaxed and friendly manner. Say basic things about yourself just like when you introduce yourself to other people. If offered, shake the examiner's hand firmly to show your confidence. The examiner will get your identification (usually your passport) and will ask you to sit down.
• This part is the easiest part of the IELTS Speaking Test because all the topics are familiar to you...they are about you. Thus, there's no need to be nervous in answering the questions. Common questions are about your hometown, interests, family, job, studies, and other familiar topics.
• Since the questions will be based around those familiar topics, it will be better if you already have an answer for those questions beforehand. Practice answering those types of questions, but DO NOT memorize your answers. I don't advise memorization of answers because instead of helping you out, it might even be a disadvantage especially when you forget a word or two or if you sound as if you memorized the answer. Just have a mental outline of the things you will be mentioning as part of your answer, that'll do.
• Don't give very short answers to questions. Give additional information about your answer to have at least 2 or 3 sentences. For instance, you are asked about how many you are in the family. Don't just tell the examiner the number. Say something more about your family members.
• Don't be afraid to correct your mistakes in grammar or pronunciation. Self-correction means you know your English. However, don't make it too often.

My next post will be about STEP 2 of the IELTS Subtest.

Step 2: Individual Long Turn

• You will be given a topic card that usually has four instructions written on it. You will be given a minute to look at the card and think of your answer.
• Most of the time if not always, the examiner will tell you when you can start your talk about the topic. You have at least a minute until 2 minutes to talk about the topic given. As I've mentioned, you will usually encounter 4 instructions in the card. It would be wise to allot around 30 seconds in answering each instruction so that you can answer all four instructions in approximately 2 minutes. This way, you don't leave out any instruction unanswered.
• The examiner will not intervene in any way while you are giving your talk so don't ask him/her questions like "right?" "Don't you agree?" or "What do you think?".
• Make sure you have practiced talking for two minutes before the speaking test so that you already have the 'feel' of when your talk is already around 2 minutes. Even if you're wearing a watch, it's not okay if you keep on glancing at it to check your time.
• If you are not familiar with the topic, try to make a guess by looking at context clues in the instructions. Do not ask the examiner what is meant by the topic because you are supposed to talk without help in this part of the test.
• Be organized in giving your answer. It would be better to follow the order of the instructions in the topic card so as not to forget any instruction. Also, use words to bridge ideas together.

Two-Way Discussion (4-5 minutes)

*You will be asked questions within a specific topic area that is related to part 2. However, don't repeat what you have already mentioned in the individual long turn because although the topic is related to it, the questions will be different.

*In this part of the test, you will be asked to give your opinions, describe in detail, compare and contrast, discuss past situations and imagine possible future scenarios.

*Avoid impressing the examiner with big words that you may use incorrectly. Instead, use simple words to discuss complex ideas.

*Since opinion questions will be asked, so try to use a variety of phrases used in giving opinions to show your vocabulary range. There are many phrases you can use to give your opinions aside from 'I think'. Some examples of introductory opinion phrases are written below:
ex. In my opinion...
I believe...
If you ask me..
For me...
In my view…
As far as I'm concerned...

*As mentioned, Part 3 may include description questions. Hence, try to know at least the most commonly used adjectives and adverbs.

*Do not panic when you can't understand the question right away. Part 3 is really more difficult than parts 1 and 2. The examiner will want to see the 'ceiling' of your English ability that's why the questions are harder. Instead of getting nervous, try to use contex clues to guess the meaning of the question. Also, try to remember the previous question, it may somehow be related to the current one. If you really don't understand the question, you may ask the examiner to repeat it for you or rephrase it.

*You might be asked to describe past situations, so you have to make sure you're using the right past forms of verbs.

* Use words that show contrast and comparison.

*You might also be asked to imagine and describe possible future situations, so you need to know many ways of speaking about the future so as not to overdo the word 'will'. Some examples of such phrases are written below:
ex. It most probably will/won't...
Definitely, it's going to/not going to...
I hope that...
It might...
There's a reasonable chance that...
It's possible that...