The complete guide to IELTS Speaking Virtual Education

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Dear student! Here you will find your step-by-step prepara- tion plan and all study materials that you’ll need to prepare for your IELTS speaking test and get the desired band score with- out sacrificing work and rest!

DEAR STUDENT!

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The first thing that you need to know is that at any given moment there are 170+ IELTS speaking topics that are asked in the test all over the world. Although we have prepared all the materials for your IELTS speaking practice, learning them will take some time. For this reason, we recommend you to start your preparation process with IELTS speaking. Don’t you agree that it’s much easier to start now and review, for ex- ample, 2 topics per day than start later and review 20 topics per day? Also, the IELTS test covers a really wide range of topics. Some of them are pretty weird. The main reason is that IELTS test makers want to make sure you can carry on a conversation regardless of the topic. So reviewing speaking topics should become your everyday routine.

Here’s what you should do to prepare for your IELTS speaking test fast.

STEP 1: READ IELTS SPEAKING TIPS

1.1 Introduction to IELTS speaking 1.2 IELTS Speaking Test Format + Example 1.3 IELTS Speaking Assessment Criteria Familiarise yourself with IELTS speaking test format and tips on page 5

IELTS SPEAKING PREPARATION

PLAN

STEP 2 : DO AN IELTS SPEAKING PRE-TEST

STEP 3: CHOOSE THE BEST TEST DATE

Do an IELTS speaking pre-test to find out what band score you can expect to get if you take the test in the near future. You will find it on page 14

Find out how to choose the best test date on page 15

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STEP 4: GET PRACTICE MATERIALS

STEP 5: MAKE A STUDY PLAN

STEP 7: KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS

STEP 6: PRACTISE ANSWERING REAL EXAM IELTS SPEAKING QUESTIONS

STEP 8: DO AN IELTS SPEAKING POST-TEST*

Find out what practice materials you’ll need, where to get them and how to use them on page 16

Find out how to determine your optimal workload and make a study plan on page 24

Find out how to determine your optimal workload and make a study plan on page 31

Find out how to determine your optimal workload and make a study plan on page 27

Do an IELTS speaking post-test to find out whether you’ve worked hard enough to improve your speaking skills and whether you are ready for your speaking test. You will find it on page 31 *This option is available FREE of charge for premium users of the app while the sub- scription is still active or expired a week ago. If you are not a premium user of the app, you can order this service on www.ielts-assistant.org

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1.1 Introduction to IELTS speaking

1.2 IELTS Speaking Test Format + Example

First of all, you need to familiarise yourself with the IELTS speaking test format and assessment criteria.

• The IELTS speaking test is a face-to-face interview between a test taker and an IELTS examiner. • The Speaking test lasts between 11 and 14 minutes. • The Speaking test can be completed up to a week before or after the other com- ponents of the IELTS test. • The test is recorded. If you are not happy with your result, you can request a re- mark at your IELTS test centre within six weeks of the test date. The recording will be used to re-mark your speaking performance. • Watches, mobile phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the test room. • You must bring your ID (valid passport or national identity card). You must have the same identification that you provided on your IELTS Application form. • You may bring water in a transparent bottle (with label peeled off) into the test room. • You will be notified of your time slot and the location of your speaking test in advance. • You should arrive 20 minutes before your IELTS speaking test.

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