Session 1 Homework
Session 1 Homework
Session 1 Homework
6. What band score range is used for the IELTS Speaking test?
Band 7 answers use a variety of complex structures and more than 50% of
sentences have no errors at all. There are still some grammar mistakes but
these tend to be minor.
11. What pronunciation features are examined for higher band scores?
12. How important is the use of idiomatic language for achieving a high
band score in 'Lexical Resource'?
To achieve a 7 or higher band score in IELTS speaking, you are expected to use
idiomatic vocabulary. An idiom is a phrase wherein you do not go by the literal
meaning of the words in it; it has a figurative meaning.
13. What are common issues that might result in a band 5 for 'Fluency
and Coherence'?
Students typically use ‘slow speech and repetition’ and often have
problems when asked to talk about more complex issues. What leads
to this ‘slow speech and repetition’ is often caused by students not
being able to think of the correct grammar or vocabulary to explain
themselves, so the better your general level of English the less likely
you are to have problems in this area
14. How does the complexity of sentence structures affect the
'Grammatical Range and Accuracy' score?
15. What role does intonation play in the 'Pronunciation' criterion?
16. using little or no intonation. This makes it sound like you have
Solution– try to sound like you are actually interested or passionate about
the topics. If you have positive feelings about what you are saying,
intonation will normally follow. I know that some of the topics are a little
boring, but try to pretend you are interested.
17. How can hesitation and self-correction impact the 'Fluency and
Coherence' score?
The main problem is students worrying too much about grammar and
vocabulary and this slowing and stopping their speech to an
unnatural pace. In your own language you do not have to think as
much as you do in English and this leads to a very smooth and
regular pattern of words. In English, especially in a test, you are
often searching for the perfect word or phrase and this causes
problems.
Solution– what works best for my students is to record themselves once
focusing on grammar and vocabulary and then again talking about the
same thing but not worrying about making mistakes. They often find that
they actually sounded clearer the second time around. You should do this
regularly when reviewing what you have studied that day. Practice talking
at a normal speed without thinking about making grammar mistakes and
your fluency will gradually improve.
Band 8 and 9 students have such a wide ranging vocabulary that they
can talk about any speaking topic because they have the required
vocabulary to talk about each of them.
19. Why is it important to have both accuracy and variety in grammar for
a high band score?
21. What are some strategies to improve pronunciation for the IELTS
Speaking test?
To increase score for P:
https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2015/06/28/ielts-speaking-criteria/
https://ielts-up.com/speaking/ielts-speaking-marking.html