Academic/General Training Module by Adam Smith First Published in 2015

3 important tips 
Here are three quick tips for IELTS speaking part 2: 
1.
 Use the 1 minute preparation time well 
Think about how you would answer the question in your own language, 
then write down as many ideas as possible in English. 
2.
 Give real examples 
Say what you really think, talk about your real life, and give real 
examples. Examples are really important; whenever you don't know 
what to say, give an example from your own experience. 

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3.
 Don't worry about grammar 
You haven't got time to think about passives or conditionals. Focus on 
answering the question - ideas and vocabulary. 
Forget about the eye-contact 
Many students worry that they need to maintain eye contact with the 
examiner. This is a good idea in part 1 and part 3, but not necessarily in part 2. 
In part 2 of the speaking test, you don't need to worry about eye contact. It's 
more important to look at the question and the notes you made. 
 
Use the question to organise what you are saying. Answer the question 
point by point, and make sure you cover all parts of the task. 
 
You should also look at your notes. Hopefully you wrote down some 
good ideas during the preparation time. 
Remember: the examiner will not reduce your score for lack of eye contact, 
but he or she will reduce your score if you don't answer the question well.