IELTS
How many skills does the IELTS test assess?
Four (4) skills.
What’s a better way to say “a big problem”?
A major issue
A serious concern
A pressing problem
A significant challenge
What "Answering Structure" should we use when responsing to Part 1 questions?
How many sentences should we use when we respond to Part 1 questions?
Answer. -> Support.
2-4 sentences in length.
What will be asked in Part 1
Familiar topics which relate to your own daily experience
True/False:
I need to take a valid form of identification to my IELTS exam.
True (T)
How can you paraphrase the phrase “Nowadays, people are living longer”?
Paraphrased Versions:
In recent times, life expectancy has increased.
People today tend to have longer lifespans.
These days, individuals are enjoying extended lives.
What "Answering Structure" should we use when responsing to Part 3 questions?
How many sentences should we use when we respond to Part 3 questions?
Answer. -> Support. -> Expand.
What is something are candidates inevitably going to be asked about in part 1?
Personal Background Information
How many questions are there in the Listening and Reading Tests combined?
80
What is a good synonym for “important” ?
Essential – Education is essential for national development.
Crucial – It is crucial to address climate change.
Significant – This issue is of significant concern.
How many minutes of preparation time are granted for Speaking Part 2?
One (1) minute.
What are possible English tenses that students might encounter in part 1?
present simple, present continuous, simple past, future tense
What is the total number of minutes spent taking the IELTS test? i.e., S+L+R+W
TOTAL = 170-175 minutes
S = 10-15 minutes
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L = 40 minutes
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R = 60 minutes
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W = 60 minutes
Paraphrase the question: “Many people believe that advertising encourages people to buy things they don’t need”
Paraphrased Version:
A large number of individuals think that advertisements persuade consumers to make unnecessary purchases.
Which word is encouraged to be avoided in Speaking Part 1?
"Like".
Rather use an idiomatic word/phrase to express your like/dislike of something.
How long answers do candidates aim to give for part 1 questions?
2 to 4 spoken sentences
What can I NOT use in the IELTS test?
A dictionary
AI
Google Translate
Memorized Answers
Plagiarised Answers
Can you give an example of paraphrasing an IELTS essay question?
"What do you like doing in your free time?"
Possible answer:
"I usually spend time doing...
During my leisure time, I like doing..."
What four components are tested during the IELTS Speaking Test?
Hint:
F+C
GRA
LR
P
F+C = Fluency and Coherence
GRA = Grammatical Range and Accuracy
LR = Lexical Resource (Vocabulary Range)
P = Pronunciation
What is something all IELTS candidates should be aware of when they encounter questions that they have very limited or no knowledge about?