IELTS SPEAKING: 3 Common Mistakes

Having prepared students for IELTS for several years, I have seen many patterns among exam takers. IELTS exam day is a very stressful day and for some exam takers, it can determine whether or not their VISA application is accepted or declined, or whether their dream university will become a reality. So what are some common mistakes that students frequently make?

Not Speaking Enough - 

I know some of the IELTS speaking questions are terribly boring and monotonous, but it doesn't mean your answer should be! As a native English speaker,  I also find it difficult to answer a question like "Do you like chocolate?" or "How often do you go to concerts?" but remember, the examiner wants to hear you speak and produce the language on command, so what you say doesn't always have to be true! Use your imagination!

Worrying too much about errors -

Although getting a high score on the IELTS may be important to you, DO NOT get caught up in your mistakes. If you realize you have made a grammar error do not stop the conversation or try to go back and repeat the sentence in order to correct it. Try to stay calm and continue responding rather than looking back on an error that may not be as important as you think. 

Speaking too quickly to fit in all the information asked - 

The IELTS Part 2 is famous for asking several questions at a time. 
What is your favourite food? 
Where did you first try it? 
How often do you eat it? 
Why is it your favourite food?

WHEW! Hard to answer all of these questions in such a short time, isn't it? You don't have to! These questions are a tool to help you construct your response, but by no means do you have to speak at 100km/hr to fully answer all of these questions. They are a general guideline, so take a deep breath and relax!

May 17, 2017

Alexandra

Preparing for the IELTS exam? I am experienced with examining and tutoring students for IELTS (Academic + General) since 2012. I have helped over 90+ students reach their target score. My previous clients include Amazon, IBM, Ducati, Dolce and Gabbana, and Apple. What is included in my hourly rate/5 lesson package? - engaging activities with constructive correction - language coaching to help you speak professionally - self-correction tools and activities - a PDF or .DOC file at the end of the lesson which contains feedback and errors/homework activities - feedback or help in between lessons - guaranteed progress if you use the tools I give you both inside and outside of the lesson - For my conversation lessons, you will do 70% of the talking, and I will provide constructive corrections and constant feedback. Who am I? I am a PROFESSIONAL Canadian teacher with 8 years of international experience. With me, you will have an engaging and professional class, with homework and study materials included. I will also send you a PDF file with grammar points and vocabulary discussed during the lesson. I have extensive training in tutoring and examining potential IELTS students who are doing both the Academic and General test. I can help you with specific speaking suggestions for IELTS parts 1, 2, and 3, including pronunciation and intonation skills that an IELTS examiner will look for. I can help you achieve your best score using time management skills for writing tasks 1 and 2. 5 Lesson IELTS COURSE - For students who have only one month of preparation time and are nearing the date of their exam. 10 Lesson IELTS COURSE - For students who have more than one month of preparation time available. ***Policy please read***** *I will not reschedule any lessons under the 24 hour limit. The student must do this independently as soon as possible otherwise the lesson is considered completed. I base my lessons on the communicative teaching approach. We can work on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, but the most important thing is to put it into practice through conversation (learning materials included)! I hope to speak to you soon!

Preparing for the IELTS exam? I am experienced with examining and tutoring students for IELTS (Academic + General) since 2012. I have helped over 90+ students reach their target score. My previous clients include Amazon, IBM, Ducati, Dolce and Gabbana, and Apple. What is included in my hourly rate/5 lesson package? - engaging activities with constructive correction - language coaching to help you speak professionally - self-correction tools and activities - a PDF or .DOC file at the end of the lesson which contains feedback and errors/homework activities - feedback or help in between lessons - guaranteed progress if you use the tools I give you both inside and outside of the lesson - For my conversation lessons, you will do 70% of the talking, and I will provide constructive corrections and constant feedback. Who am I? I am a PROFESSIONAL Canadian teacher with 8 years of international experience. With me, you will have an engaging and professional class, with homework and study materials included. I will also send you a PDF file with grammar points and vocabulary discussed during the lesson. I have extensive training in tutoring and examining potential IELTS students who are doing both the Academic and General test. I can help you with specific speaking suggestions for IELTS parts 1, 2, and 3, including pronunciation and intonation skills that an IELTS examiner will look for. I can help you achieve your best score using time management skills for writing tasks 1 and 2. 5 Lesson IELTS COURSE - For students who have only one month of preparation time and are nearing the date of their exam. 10 Lesson IELTS COURSE - For students who have more than one month of preparation time available. ***Policy please read***** *I will not reschedule any lessons under the 24 hour limit. The student must do this independently as soon as possible otherwise the lesson is considered completed. I base my lessons on the communicative teaching approach. We can work on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, but the most important thing is to put it into practice through conversation (learning materials included)! I hope to speak to you soon!

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