IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Let's learn how to perform at best in part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test

In the part 3 (discussion part), the final part of the Speaking #test, the test takers will be asked to discuss questions related to the topic in part 2 (the #cue card). For example, if the long turn (part 2) is about a restaurant, part 3 will be a general #discussion about eating out.

The test takers will be expected to discuss abstract questions. Unlike parts 1 and 2 topics, the topics in part 3 are NOT familiar. The topics should be discussed in much more depth.

?Note: The topics move away from personal towards general and #abstract.

This part of the test focuses on the test takers' ability to express and justify their opinions, and to analyze and speculate about issues. The #examiner will help them do these by asking questions to explore the topics in depth.

How to speak about the questions?

The test takers should talk about the topics in general. If they talk about themselves or their family and friends, the examiner will stop them and encourage them to speak in a general way.

Part 3 is a chance to show the examiner that they can discuss abstract topics, giving opinions on what is being discussed. The test takers must show that they are willing to extend their responses and discuss the topics in depth. Because it is a face-to-face test, there is a human to interact with, and the examiner will encourage the test takers to keep talking and will try to see how much they can explore the topics.

Note: It is essential to show eagerness and willingness to speak to get a higher score.

Note: The test takers can ask the examiner to clarify or explain something (a word, term/ the question) to them.

What functions are used in the questions?

1) Expressing opinions

2) Agreeing/ disagreeing

3) Advantages/ disadvantages

4) Giving reasons

5) Giving examples

6) Future

7) Suggesting solutions

8) Comparing/ contrasting

These functions must match with appropriate grammatical structures. For example, to compare or contrast, comparative structures are needed. To suggest solutions, conditionals and modal verbs are needed.?

For a successful performance, a wide range of vocabulary is vital. Plus, idiomatic language and collocations are needed to express opinions more clearly and to get a high score. To speak about the topics, related vocabulary, phrases, and collocations to the topics are needed.

Mind maps can help to link ideas and language to the topics and can help to extend the answers naturally.

And finally,?PRACTICE MAKE PERFECT.

Click on the link to watch a real exam, #Band 9

https://youtu.be/BP4EvLtwwMo