I am sure that after reading my previous post, you couldn’t wait for the next one. These tips were also shared by that great guy, a former IELTS examiner, from my last post.
IELTS Speaking tips
If your goal is Band 6, you don’t have to speak advanced English – just don’t make mistakes in the simple English.
Don’t experiment with new words during your Speaking interview – it is not the time. Use only words and phrases you are sure about. For example, if you were reading a newspaper yesterday and saw a new word, but you’re not sure what it means or when people use it – forget about using it in IELTS.
You have to think about what you’re going to say and HOW you are going to say it.
Expose yourself to as much English as you can. Not just to learn new words and phrases, but also to practice until you master them.
If you make mistake – that’s bad, if you correct yourself – it’s not that bad. Examiners don’t count your mistakes, and it makes a good impression when you show that a mistake you have made was not intentional.
If you say “economic” instead of “economy” and make more mistakes like that – it’s a Band 5 job. If you make just a couple of such mistakes – it could be band 6. If the examiner can’t understand you – it’s a band 4.
Band 7 people should show they can use some advanced vocabulary. Explain ideas very well, very clearly, and use not only simple words, but more advanced words, such as “economic environment”, “favorable conditions”, and so on.
