IELTS Speaking Part 1: Topics The IELTS Speaking Test is divided into 3 parts. In Part 1, you will be asked about whether you work or study or, alternatively, about where you currently live. Then, the examiner will ask you about 2 different topics to talk about. There are 4 questions to answer on each […]
Understanding IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors
In this tutorial Ellen analyses the speaking band descriptors, covering all four band criteria in the IELTS Exam . She explains what the characteristics of a band 9 and band 8 are and goes into depth describing bands 7, 6 and 5. She tells you what the examiner is doing during your speaking test and […]
How to Teach IELTS Speaking Part 1 (Volume 2)
When you have to prepare your students for the IELTS exam, you’re up for a task that is far from easy, especially when it comes to the Speaking section. In this tutorial we intend to help you navigate the daunting task of teaching your exam candidates what the Speaking exam is like and how to […]
How to Teach IELTS Speaking Part 1
In this tutorial you will learn: How to approach teaching IELTS Speaking overall and Part 1, in particular. This will help you to teach about the IELTS Speaking exam because: You will learn about the main challenges and purposes of the IELTS Speaking exam. You will see real activities that you can practise with your […]
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Questions with Model Answers (2020)
In this tutorial, we will be looking at recent Speaking Cue Cards for the IELTS Speaking part2 exam some have been seen around the internet some were sent in by students and sent in by our students as well who are on the IELTS Online course and taking exams. We will look at a cue […]
Advanced Speaking: Using Hypotheticals, Proposing Solutions to Problems, Agreeing and Disagreeing
In this tutorial, you will learn how to: incorporate hypothetical language into your speaking propose solutions to problems improve your ability to agree and disagree In this tutorial we look at ways to improve the range of language you incorporate into parts two and three of the IELTS speaking test. First, we’re going to focus […]
Using Complex Sentences in Your Speaking
In this tutorial, you will find out more about : what is meant by ‘a complex sentence’ the importance of incorporating complex sentences in the IELTS speaking test the importance of focusing on natural use of language The speaking test is the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training and it always involves […]
Speaking Part Three Tips: How to Give your opinion
In this tutorial, you will: find out what to expect in Part Three of the IELTS speaking test learn how to give and support opinions improve your ability to talk about advantages and disadvantages The speaking test is the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training and it always involves a face-to-face interview […]
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Tips
In this tutorial, you will find out: what to expect in Part Two of the IELTS speaking test how to get a ‘Band 9’ score in this part of the test..! some great tips for IELTS speaking The speaking test is the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training and it always involves […]