{"id":8576,"date":"2023-05-12T16:52:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T11:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=8576"},"modified":"2023-05-12T16:52:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T11:22:43","slug":"ielts-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Speaking: Format, Tips, Mistakes To Avoid For 8 Bands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nowadays, every student has a dream of studying abroad in an English country. To complete this dream, they must prove their language proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For proving language proficiency to study or work in an English-speaking nation, the most popular exam is IELTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS measures students&#8217; language proficiency through four different modules;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main focus of this blog will be IELTS speaking, and I will cover everything about speaking that is essential for students to know before taking the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will also explain the common mistakes that most students make in the speaking module of the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you read the complete blog, I guarantee you that you will feel more comfortable and confident about the speaking test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From this blog, you will also get some of the best tips that will help you improve your speaking and get the desired score in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#tips-for-introduction-part\" title=\"Tips For Introduction Part\">Tips For Introduction Part<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#tips-for-cue-card-part\" title=\"Tips For Cue-card Part\">Tips For Cue-card Part<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#tips-for-follow-ups-part\" title=\"Tips For follow-ups Part\">Tips For follow-ups Part<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-ielts-speaking\" title=\"Common Mistakes To Avoid In IELTS Speaking\">Common Mistakes To Avoid In IELTS Speaking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#ielts-speaking-scoring-system\" title=\"IELTS Speaking Scoring System\">IELTS Speaking Scoring System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#faqs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#how-can-i-improve-my-pronunciation-for-the-ielts-speaking-test\" title=\"How can I improve my pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking test?\">How can I improve my pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking\/#can-i-use-slang-or-informal-language-in-the-ielts-speaking-test\" title=\"Can I use slang or informal language in the IELTS Speaking test?\">Can I use slang or informal language in the IELTS Speaking test?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-speaking\"><\/span>IELTS Speaking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an important module of the IELTS exam, and if you are aiming to get a good score in the IELTS, you must score well in this module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This module is more like an interview. In IELTS speaking, the examiner will ask you three types of questions;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introductive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cue card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the format of the speaking module of the IELTS exam that students must know about before taking the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part 1 &#8211; Introduction<\/td><td>4 &#8211; 5 minutes<\/td><td>Not fixed<\/td><td>In this, the examiner will ask you questions related to yourself, like your hometown, education, work, or hobbies. Students can answer these questions in 2 to 3 lines.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part 2 &#8211; Cue card<\/td><td>3 &#8211; 4 minutes<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>This is the second part of the speaking module. In this, the examiner will give you a topic, and you must speak about that topic for at least 1.30 minutes. You will get 1 minute to prepare for the cue card topic.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part 3 &#8211; Follow-ups<\/td><td>4 &#8211; 5 minutes<\/td><td>Not fixed<\/td><td>This is the last part of the speaking module, and in this, the examiner will ask you some general questions that may or may not be related to the cue card. Students must answer these questions in minimum 3 to 4 lines for better results.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"question-wise-tips-for-ielts-speaking\"><\/span>Question-wise Tips For IELTS Speaking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you will get the best question-wise tips that will help you get 7+ bands in the speaking module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-for-introduction-part\"><\/span>Tips For Introduction Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As this is the introductive part of the speaking module, you must prepare yourself to talk about yourself, your family, work, etc. Try to use simple vocabulary for this part and support your answer with a valid reason.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not give memorized answers. The examiner will know whether you are giving a memorized answer or answering the question by yourself. Memorized answers can affect your score, and you may fail to get a good score in the speaking module.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t just answer yes or no. Try to extend your answer a little (don\u2019t give long answers in this part). Just give a relevant example to support your answer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a sample question and answer for the first part of IELTS speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For example, if the examiner asks you, \u201cDo you love coffee?\u201d You can answer like, \u201cYes, I do. I have a cup of coffee in the morning as it helps me wake up.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our other blog to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-ielts-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to introduce yourself in IELTS speaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-for-cue-card-part\"><\/span>Tips For Cue-card Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In this question type, the examiner will give you 1 minute to prepare your answer, souse that 1 minute wisely and make an outline or structure of the cue card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow a proper structure, start with an introduction, then come to the main idea of your topic, and then end your topic with a closing statement or conclusion. You can use \u201call in all\u201d or \u201cfinally.\u201d Use connectors to connect the lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the IELTS speaking cue card, you must use advanced-level vocabulary for expressing your ideas, opinion, or event.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover all the key points given with the cue card before the examiner stops you. If you don\u2019t cover all the key points, this may affect your overall score of speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-for-follow-ups-part\"><\/span>Tips For follow-ups Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice high-level, complex topics like environment, politics, and society. The examiner can also ask you your opinion about something.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t give short answers in 1 or 2 lines, instead, extend your answers. You can give relevant examples to extend your answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The examiner is looking at how well you can engage in a conversation in English. So first listen carefully to the examiner and after that start speaking. If you can\u2019t understand a question, you can ask the examiner to elaborate the question.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our other blog to get strategies to <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-ielts-speaking-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve your speaking skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-ielts-speaking\"><\/span>Common Mistakes To Avoid In IELTS Speaking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Common-Mistakes-To-Avoid-In-IELTS-Speaking-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"Common Mistakes To Avoid In IELTS Speaking\" class=\"wp-image-8578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Common-Mistakes-To-Avoid-In-IELTS-Speaking-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Common-Mistakes-To-Avoid-In-IELTS-Speaking-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Common-Mistakes-To-Avoid-In-IELTS-Speaking-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Common-Mistakes-To-Avoid-In-IELTS-Speaking.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some students do not listen to the examiner carefully and start speaking instead and do not cover all points mentioned in the question. This can lead you to band deduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some students answer the question in short lines and do not give relevant examples. This can also cause you band deduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many students give answers in simple language without using any vocabulary. Using the same words again and again, can make your answer repetitive and uninteresting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some students do not answer in a structured way which makes it hard for the examiner to understand or follow what you are saying. Try to avoid this mistake and structure your answer properly before speaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many students don\u2019t look confident while answering the question, which put a negative impact on the examiner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-speaking-scoring-system\"><\/span>IELTS Speaking Scoring System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your speaking in the IELTS exam is evaluated through four different criteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/en-us\/for-organisations\/ielts-scoring-in-detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IELTS speaking scoring system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fluency and coherence &#8211; This access how fluently you can speak the English language without Stammering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lexical resource &#8211; This criterion measures how you use vocabulary in your answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammatical range and accuracy &#8211; You can speak fluent English using advanced-level vocabulary, but what about grammar and accuracy? This criterion measures how well you can speak grammatical error-free English.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pronunciation &#8211; Through this criterion, the examiner measures how well you can pronounce any word.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many students, the IELTS speaking part can be challenging, but with proper guidance, they can easily score well in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all a student must know about the speaking module in IELTS before taking the test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you have got the format of the speaking module, with question-wise tips that can help you improve your speaking score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have also mentioned some common mistakes many students make while answering questions in IELTS speaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must avoid these mistakes for the best result, and if you still have any questions, please <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our experts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep visiting CourseMentor\u2122 for more content like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683889039672\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-improve-my-pronunciation-for-the-ielts-speaking-test\"><\/span>How can I improve my pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To improve your pronunciation, listen to and try to copy the native speakers, pay attention to word and sentence stress, practice pronunciation exercises, and record yourself while speaking and listen back to find areas you need improvement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683889052466\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-use-slang-or-informal-language-in-the-ielts-speaking-test\"><\/span>Can I use slang or informal language in the IELTS Speaking test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, slang or informal language is unacceptable in the IELTS speaking test. But you can use idiomatic expressions that are related to your topic.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, every student has a dream of studying abroad in an English country. To complete this dream, they must prove their language proficiency. For proving language proficiency to study or work in an English-speaking nation, the most popular exam is IELTS. IELTS measures students&#8217; language proficiency through four different modules; Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. 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