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SPEAKING SKILLS

ABOUT THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST


TOTAL TIME: 11-14 MINUTES

[PART 1] INTRODUCTION & INTERVIEW: 4-5 MINUTES

[PART 2] INDIVIDUAL LONG-TURN: 3-4 MINUTES (INCLUDING PREPARATION TIME)

[PART 3] TWO-WAY DISCUSSION: 4-5 MINUTES

ACTIVITIES ONLINE
PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW

Question 1: What is the best time for you to work or study?

CONTENT:

“The best time for me to work/study is…”

Hint 1: What methods do you use to work or study?

Hint 2: How long do you usually work or study during this time?

Hint 3: Where do you usually go to work or study during this time?

Hint 4: Why do you like to work or study during this time?

CONCLUSION:

Emphasize your point in answering this question.

Question 2: How much time do you spend with your family?

Hint 1: Talk about the activities you do with your family.

Hint 2: When do you usually spend time with your family?


PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice
versa.)

Describe a specific activity you do while using the Internet during your free time.
You should discuss:
 what is interesting about it;
 how long you spend your time on this activity;
 when you usually do this activity;
and explain how this activity benefits you.

Hint: When do you usually do this activity?


 I usually do this activity at night.

PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION

Let’s discuss online activities in general.

Question 1: How much time do people usually spend online?


Question 2: What could be the possible effects of spending too much time online?
Question 3: Should parents prohibit their children from using the Internet? Why or why not?

HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST


 Talk as much as you can
 Talk as fluently as possible and be spontaneous
 Develop your answers
 Speak more than the examiner
 Ask for clarification if necessary
 Do not learn prepared answers; the examiner is trained to spot this and will change
the question
 Express your opinions; you will be assessed on your ability to communicate

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