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Simone Braverman

Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and the author of several renowned IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005, Simone has been committed to making IELTS preparation accessible and effective through her books and online resources. Her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

IELTS Speaking test – the perfect example

I’ve received hundreds of emails after my previous post about the Interview part of the IELTS Speaking test, all asking for more Speaking videos. So guess what – yesterday I spotted this one on YouTube, I watched it 5 times and thought that it’s a good demonstration of what the IELTS Speaking test is really like.

Robbie, the interviewer and creator of a helpful IELTS website, used to be a real IELTS examiner and is following the format of the test very well.

The video is very close to the length of a real Speaking test and includes all the 3 parts: Interview, Cue Card and Discussion.

Enjoy!

 

Update from a General IELTS exam, Australia

Reading test

Passage 1. About different courses and where one can take them.
Passage 2. About frogs in Australia.
Passages 3-4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend whose son will go on holidays to your country. In your letter
– Invite the son to stay with you
– Give some advice about things to do

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people prefer to be self employed rather than work for a company. Discuss, what is your opinion?

Speaking test

Interview

General questions about name, etc.

Cue Card

Don’t remember.

Discussion

– What is your opinion about reality shows?
– How are TV shows different in Australia and other countries?

Many thanks to Natalia for this report!