Practicing for the speaking part of the IELTS English proficiency exam is daunting, to say the least. There are so many elements of a good speech that you have to remember to score the necessary band to get into your English-speaking university of choice. If you are not sure where to start, take a look at these tips:
1.) Don’t worry so much about your speed. More important are your abilities to speak without grammatical mistakes and to have few pauses or hesitancies in your speaking. Pronunciation is also negatively affected by speaking too quickly. So slow down, and concentrate on making yourself understood.
2.) Choose your higher-level vocabulary carefully. Many students end up sounding like they are living 150 years ago because their vocabularies are so formal. Choose a few (about three or four) words that are higher-level in your interview to use. Don’t overdo it.
3.) Use transitions. The flow of ideas from one part of the speaking prompt to another is important to the interviewer being able to understand you. Words and phrases like, “in addition, “first,” “moreover,” “next,” and “finally,” will help your listener understand where you are going with your speech.
4.) Be concise. Address each point of the speaking task, but don’t waste precious seconds giving unnecessary background information. Focus your efforts on giving a solid speech that uses vocabulary specific to each question and that does, in fact, answer each question.
The speaking part of the IELTS takes time and practice to improve. Practice with another English language learner or with a native speaker if you can. Record yourself speaking, and then listen to it to find your own mistakes. Don’t give up, and keep practicing!
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