15 Days Practice for IELTS Speaking

Do you consider yourself a good English speaker? Is your speaking skill good enough to pass an English proficiency exam?

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According to a survey, Filipinos speak English very well that they are prioritized by employers overseas. This skill in speaking English puts a great advantage for Filipino’s professional career. However, there are some companies and institutions, particularly from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, which require Filipinos to take the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination – a test which Filipinos really have to get ready for.

The IELTS exam ahs four different sections: listening, reading, writing and the most dreaded speaking. Why is speaking dreaded by most candidates? The speaking section of the exam is a one-on-one interview with a native English speaker or a Filipino who has been trained to conduct speaking exams. Since it is a face-to-face examination, Filipinos often feel anxious in the test. This anxiety can consume the candidate and can have a negative effect on their speaking test.

IELTS examinees are advised to take practices for the speaking. However, is it possible to be good at speaking English within 15 days? Of course! Here’s how:

First Week

• Understand what the IELTS speaking test is all about.

• Know the different criteria in evaluating the speaking test (Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Pronunciation, and Grammar Range and Accuracy)

• Be familiar with the three tasks of the exam.

• Find the common topics usually used in the speaking test. Research on materials online that can help you with it.

• Look up for videos online about the IELTS speaking test.

Second Week

• Review on verb tenses which is a very important factor in the test.

• Improve vocabulary.

• Find someone who can help you with your speaking test. Let this person act as an examiner. Choose someone who is good at speaking English and evaluating people in terms of English usage.

• Make a schedule to have at least two sets of speaking mock exams.

The speaking exam is easy to pass as long as candidates know how to make correct responses. In addition, examinees have to develop their confidence in using the English language. They have to get used to being interviewed. With this, it is recommended for IELTS candidates to take part in speaking mock exams in IELTS review centers. Speaking coaches give really good comments and feedbacks on how candidates can better their responses and eliminate anxiety during the IELTS speaking test.

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