Speaking Test + Useful Tips
Tips
1. Practice with IELTS podcasts
Rae Chelle recommends Ben Worthington’s IELTS podcast. You can find practice speaking tests which resemble the real exam.
2. Book your exam to force you to study
If you book your test, you’ll be forced to knuckle down and study. You can’t procrastinate any longer because you know your test is coming soon. Rae Chelle gave herself one month to prepare for the IELTS test. She says “You’ll never feel totally ready, so just book it!”
3. Learn lots of vocabulary
Rae Chelle emphasises reading books and watching Netflix (with subtitles) as the best way to learn new vocabulary.
4. Take one part of the exam at a time
Don’t try to prepare for all parts of the exam at the same time. Instead, focus on one part of the exam at a time. For example, Rae Chelle spent the first week practicing for the listening test. After that, she began her speaking practice. She spent one week on each part of the test.
5. Work your weaknesses
Work out which part of the IELTS you find most difficult and spend more time preparing for that test. For example, Rae Chelle felt that reading was the most difficult so she spent more time focusing on her reading.
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