6 Easy Steps on How Malaysians can Ace for the IELTS Speaking Test
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- Published: 22 April 2024
Introduction
It’s common for test takers to get cold feet before the IELTS Speaking test. So, if you are looking for ways to be confident before taking the test, keep reading; we have something useful for you.
You can brush up your Speaking skills with our free exclusive preparation materials. However, if you need more expert guidance to perform well in your Speaking test, we have rounded up six easy ways to gain confidence and achieve the IELTS Speaking band score you need.
Before diving in further, let’s get familiarised with the IELTS Speaking test structure.
For both IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer, the face-to-face and VCS Speaking test comprises three parts. You will be well equipped by understanding what happens in these three parts of the Speaking test.
Part 1
In Part 1, you will have a 4-to-5-minute conversation with an IELTS examiner about yourself. Topics might include:
Work
Family
Home life
Personal interests
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Part 2
In Part 2 of the Speaking test, you will have a card with a topic. You will be given one minute to take notes on the topic and a pencil and paper to prepare your response; you will then speak on the topic for two minutes.
Part 3
In Part 3, you will have a conversation with the IELTS examiner about the topic given in part 2, discussing it in more detail. Part 3 should take approximately 4 to 5 minutes to complete.
Step 1: Keeping it Simple - Speak to Express; not to Impress.
While speaking with the examiner on your test day, remember that your ultimate objective is to deliver the right information with correct grammar. You may want to impress the examiner with significant and complex words, but to be on the safe side, avoid using words you are not familiar with. There is a greater probability of making blunders by mispronouncing words or utilising them incorrectly. Mistakes might have an impact on your band score.
Use a range of vocabulary that is appropriate to the topic discussed. Examine various topics and create vocabulary lists or mind maps to help you learn new words and phrases related to these topics.
Step 2: Your accent is not a problem.
Distinct people have different native accents while speaking in English. But the accent is not a concern you should be worried about. Our IELTS examiners understand that test takers come from diverse backgrounds. Hence, speaking English with your unique accent will be understood, unlike other English-language tests that use AI machines to assess your speaking skills.
If you can communicate well, then there is nothing to worry about. However, be conscious of any pronunciation you find challenging, and remember to apply emphasis and intonation because English is a stress-timed language. Practice with friends, and they will tell you if they can't understand what you are saying.
Step 3: Forget About Your Malaysian Language First
Conversing in English can be different if you are a Malaysian or someone who has been in Malaysia for a long time since Malaysians are familiar with the local Manglish- an informal form of Malaysian English. It may be a concern since test takers are required to speak English, but with our exclusive free IELTS preparation materials, you can practice and achieve your desired IELTS band score for the Speaking test.
\Initially, you may stutter, but once you identify the flow, you can articulate well while speaking. Besides that, acquiring language skills boosts your confidence to fluently-speak on your Speaking test day and in your daily life.
Step 4: Avoid the Filler
Speak confidently and eliminate filler words. We generally use fillers when we do not know what to say. The examiner can have an impression on you for not having access to suitable vocabulary or thoughts. Thus, it is crucial to avoid them.
Avoid the following fillers:
Like
You know
Umm...
Ahh...
Ehh...
Well
Yeah...
Step 5: Do not Memorise.
Memorising answers may be applicable for theory tests in school or university but not recommended for language tests. For the examiner to assess your English skills, you must be able to express yourself naturally.
Answers should not be memorised, especially in Part 1. Memorised language does not accurately judge your English-language ability to the examiner. The examiner will detect whether you have learned the answers by heart, which might influence your overall band score.
Step 6: Free IDP IELTS Preparation Materials
In favor of our fellow test takers, we offer free exclusive IELTS Preparation materials to prepare yourself better in achieving your desired band score. You can get preparation materials for the Speaking test, tailored to assess your use of spoken English abilities.
You can now access our free preparation materials for IELTS Academic Speaking and IELTS General Speaking tests on our website.
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