Part of the IELTS exam is the speaking examination and generally, if you are among the examinees, you will likely look for the best pointers on the best ways to effectively talk during the exam proper. Bear in mind that during the test, what matters is your capability to verbalize your thoughts, connect correctly and express yourself in English. It is essential that you answer the concerns directly, thus avoiding too many flowery words which will certainly simply make your responses vague and too long for a really short concern.
In an IELTS speaking exam, a great deal of the questions are something that will invite you to talk or review. The typical Yes or No concerns oftentimes make up most of the speaking test questions. It does not mean that if the concerns are something that require you to answer ‘Yes or No’, you will just clearly answer with a Yes and a No. This sort of concerns would additionally require you to expand your answer on why you said Yes or why you responded to No.
In order to improve your band rating, it is ideal that your Yes or No reply is followed by supporting details that will attest to your answer. Therefore, your responses ought to be comprised of two parts – 1) the component which straight responds to the question (the Yes or No answer); and 2) the added details which should relate to your # 1 answer and should offer a little more detail about it.
1.For Yes and No questions, make sure that you initially answer the question directly and then enhance it with supporting information. Like if you responded to ‘Yes’ to their concern, they would enjoy hearing additional information about your answer.
2. Constantly avoid responding to one-word answers which suggests that like in the above statement, you ought to always have a follow-up sentence or sentences which would make your answer seem more intriguing.
3. Answer questions straight first. You do not want to confuse your examiner by offering responses which are not straight connected to the question. If the question needs you to answer a Yes or a No, make sure that you start your reply with either a Yes or a No and then when again, enhance your answer to make it appear intriguing. Or if the concern needs you to describe your Yes orNo answer, answer straight with a brief and concise reply.
4.For questions that begin with “Why”, be sure to prepare yourself for reasoning. If the question is only a Yes or a No, do not begin your reply with a “because” combination.
Be confident in relaying your responses. Just think about something that will make you comfortable or much better yet, practice speaking in front of the mirror when at residence or practice by setting up little conversations with pals or family making use of the English language.
Bear in mind that when answering throughout the speaking examination, prevent very long responses. As much as feasible, offer concise, direct and quick replies to the questions.
by TIFFANY LOWE, IELTS Lecturer.
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