Speaking 7-2_104734

Speaking Module
- This is the only module in the entire test that is conducted live in the presence
of a human examiner
- Conventionally/traditionally, this test is conducted across the table with the

test taker and the examiner sitting in front of each other
- Certain test centers after/through the pandemic moved to video conferencing

for this module
- The date of the speaking module is usually different from the main test date
- The confirmation mail is sent usually 3-5 days in advance over the registered
email
- You have to ensure that you keep track of your registered email ID once you
have booked the test
- Your speaking test is recorded – the audio will be recorded throughout
- The test is usually 15-18 minutes long
The speaking test is divided into 3 parts:

Part – 1: Introduction/Conversation
- In this part, the examiner will be asking questions related to topics of
everyday life, so the questions would be fairly general/basic in nature.
- Your responses should be CONVERSATIONAL – ideas should be FREE-
FLOWING.
- The answers should NOT be MEMORIZED or CRAMMED-UP.
Part – 2: Long Turn/Cue Card

- In this part, the test-taker is provided with a topic and some follow-up
questions
- The test-taker will have 1 minute to prepare on the topic and has to speak
for 1 – 2 minutes
- While preparing, you can jot down notes (rough sheet and stationery will
be provided)
- The time-keeping is going to be managed by the examiner – they will
inform you when to BEGIN and when to STOP.
- After the attempt is over, you have to RETURN the question as well as the
rough sheet.
Part – 3: Discussion/Extension
- In this part, the test-taker will be asked questions that are related to a third
element – the society, the people in your country, the children, the celebrities,
the older generation, the teenagers
- These questions will be opinion-based.
- The nature of the questions will be broadly related to the topic that you
receive in Part – 2
- The examiner will CROSS-QUESTION the test-taker
Q. Describe a time when you met a famous person. (P2)

P3:
Q. What are some qualities that make a person famous?
Q. Are there any differences between celebrities in the past and celebrities in
the present?
Q. Should children pick up habits from celebrities?
Q. Should children have celebrities as their role models?
The speaking responses are evaluated based on 4 parameters:

- Fluency and Coherence
Fluency: use your NORMAL SPEECH RATE should be maintained, don’t
go TOO FAST or TOO SLOW
Repetitions and self-correction should be RARE or OCCASIONAL (2-3
throughout the entire module.)
Content-related hesitation is ACCEPTABLE, not LANGUAGE-RELATED
Content-related: When you take brief pauses to gather the content that
you’d like to express. There are no issues with the language.
Language-related: When you take LENGTHY PAUSES after every sentence
because you are struggling to come up with the right words or sentences to
express your idea.
Coherence:
Answers need to LOGICAL and SEQUENTIAL
What types of books do you like to read?
Well, as someone who is a huge fan of mystery and the unknown, I am truly
addicted to novels that talk about the other realm or the supernatural
entities. It is something which is quite exciting for me and I always end up
finishing such books within a day’s span. For this reason, I truly enjoy the
horror genre.
Use a range of cohesive devices: linkers, connectors, discourse markers
Firstly, Secondly, Lastly, and, so, then, for starters, thereafter, even though,
surprisingly, for example, for instance, What I mean to say is….
- Lexical Resources
- NO SHAKESPEREAN LANGUAGE!
Use UNCOMMON vocabulary that is TOPIC-SPECIFIC
Example:
I am happy.
I am excited/ecstatic/jolly/jubilant/thrilled.
I am someone who can pick up skills very quickly. In fact, I’d say that I am a
rapid learner.
I am someone who can pick up skills very quickly. In fact, I’d say that I am a
fast/quick learner.
The cars outside are very loud and people keep pressing the horn.
The cars outside are very loud and people keep honking.
Use idiomatic vocabulary:

IDIOMS: These are a set of words used together to convey a FIGURATIVE
MEANING, not the literal meaning.
Over the moon
Jumped out of my skin
Passed with flying colours
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Use a range of sentence structures: simple, complex, and compound
Sentences should be correctly constructed
(Subject + Object + Verb) – using the correct tense, prepositions, and
articles (a/an/the)
When describing qualities – using appropriate adjective
- Pronunciation
- NO FAKE ACCENT
- Answers should be effortless to understand.
INTONATION: The rise and fall in our voice.
Did you guts complete your homework?
And that is the end of today’s session.
I was absolutely speechless!
What you did today made me really upset.
Part – 1: INTRODUCTION/CONVERSATION
- Questions posed are general/basic in nature
- Answers have to be natural, conversational, and free-flowing
Some basic questions:
What is your name?
My name is Aishwarya Ramesh
What should I call you?
You can call me Aishwarya
OR
How should I address you?
You may address me as Aishwarya
Please introduce yourself/Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
STRUCTURE: FULL NAME, 1 line about your profession/study, 1 line

about your family/living situation, 1 line about your hobbies.
My name is Aishwarya Ramesh and I am 26 years old. I am currently

working as a social media manager for an overseas company called
“OnlyHounds” and I have been in this line of profession for over a year now.
I am renting out an apartment in Delhi with a fellow friend, but I originally
belong to Mumbai. When it comes to hobbies, I’d say that I truly enjoy
painting and gardening.
Nature of the questions in Part - 1:
- Your personal preferences
- Your likes and dislikes
Eg.
Do you like eating sweets?
Do you like animals?
Have you ever played a sport?
Do you like using the internet?
TIPS FOR ANSWERING P1 QUESTIONS
1. AVOID FACTS
Do you like wearing traditional clothes?
Absolutely, I do. It is an important part of my culture as I belong to India

and our traditional dress includes sarees and suits for women, and kurta
pyjama and dhoti for men. Such forms of clothing symbolize our love,
devotion and respect towards the values of our country.
Absolutely, I do. In fact, I find myself dressing up in sarees and suits for any
wedding occasion or festivities. Personally, I think I look the best whenever I
adorn myself in traditional clothing.
2. AVOID LENGTHY STORIES
Do you play any sport?
Not anymore, as I suffered a grave injury in 10 th grade. Ever since then, I

have developed a fear of balls flying at my face, so I try to stay far away
from it.
3. USE A VARIETY OF EXPRESSIONS TO EXPRESS OPINION
YES:
Absolutely/Surely/Definitely/Of course/Certainly/I completely agree with
NO:
Absolutely not/Of course not/Not really/Certainly not/Surely not/I do not
agree/I completely disagree with…
Middle Stance/Neutral:
I am not entirely sure/I’m not sure about…/I have a mixed opinion/I am at
the fence about it/It depends on the situation/Sometimes
Example:
Do you enjoy online shopping?
Certainly, I do as I find it extremely convenient to just sit at home and order
anything off the web, and have it delivered right at my doorstep. I think we
should all thank technology for such a wonderful invention.
Not really, as I am the kind of person who likes to visit physical outlets and
try on clothes before purchasing. I think it also helps me with taking out
some “me” time for myself, especially since I’ve got such a hectic work
schedule.
Do you like receiving gifts?
Well, it depends on the person. And what I mean to say by that is when a
close friend gifts me something, I truly cherish it and don’t mind taking it as
I know they put a lot of thought into it. However, when I receive them from
acquaintences I feel quite awkward while receiving them.
Structure for Part – 1

- Start with a LINKER (Depending on how the question is FRAMED)
- Answer the EXACT QUESTION
- Give REASON/IDEA in 1-2 sentences
Do you like watching movies?

Absolutely, I do. In fact, I am a huge fan of comedy because it destresses me
and allows me to have an optimistic perspective towards life.
Do you enjoy listening to music?

Certainly, I do. I am someone who cannot survive without music and has to
listen to it all day around. During the mornings, I like to start off my day
with gentle, classical music and at night, I listen to some meditation sounds
that help me go to sleep.
How to use a wide range of vocabulary?

1. Use SYNONYMS for the MAIN TOPIC of the question
Do you like going out?
Going out: hang out, socialize, getting some fresh air, roaming around
outside, exploring outside
Absolutely, I love socializing and spending time with my friends and family.
What are you studying?

Studying: learning, pursuing, educating
Currently, I’m pursuing my Masters in Business Administration.
OR
What is your line of work?

Work: employment, occupation, profession, job
I am employed at XYZ company as a Public Relations Manager.
2. PARAPHRASE the QUESTION

Have you ever been to a foreign country?
No, I haven’t had the opportunity to visit a foreign country.
Do you like nature?

Absolutely, I adore everything about nature.
REMEMBER: To practice paraphrasing of questions, you MUST KNOW

the variations.
How to practice variations?

By going through all the question types in the MAKKAR IELTS book.
- Do you like…?
- Would you ever do….?
- Have you ever done…..?
- What are some types of….?
- Do you enjoy….?
- Have you ever been to….?
Part 2: CUE CARD/LONG TURN
- Topic given on a cue card, followed by some basic questions related to the
topic
- 60 seconds to prepare, 120 seconds to speak
STRUCTURE FOR 1 MINUTE OF PREPARATION TIME:

- Finalize the EXACT answer for the main topic
- Finalize the EXACT answers to the topic questions
- Finalize the general beginning
- Finalize the story
- Finalize the idiom – from the list, pick out any 5 idioms that are generic in
nature. (they fit all contexts)
TIP: it is easier to use IDIOMS related to EMOTIONS.
Story – 2018 – furnishing room – green colour pallete – searched everywhere
– Amazon – browsed – curtains, tapestries, bed covers – like: quick delivery,
live tracking
STRUCTURE FOR 1-2 MINUTES OF SPEAKING TIME

- Start with your general beginning
- Answer the first question
- Include the story you’ve decided on
- Keep answering the other questions using the story you’ve created
- Add an idiom wherever you are comfortable.

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Speaking Module

- Conventionally/traditionally, this test is conducted across the table with the

- Certain test centers after/through the pandemic moved to video conferencing

- Your speaking test is recorded – the audio will be recorded throughout

- The test is usually 15-18 minutes long

The speaking test is divided into 3 parts:

Part – 2: Long Turn/Cue Card

Q. Describe a time when you met a famous person. (P2)

The speaking responses are evaluated based on 4 parameters:

Use a range of cohesive devices: linkers, connectors, discourse markers

Use idiomatic vocabulary:

- Grammatical Range and Accuracy

- Questions posed are general/basic in nature

- Answers have to be natural, conversational, and free-flowing

Some basic questions:

What is your name?

My name is Aishwarya Ramesh

What should I call you?

You can call me Aishwarya

How should I address you?

You may address me as Aishwarya

Please introduce yourself/Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

STRUCTURE: FULL NAME, 1 line about your profession/study, 1 line

My name is Aishwarya Ramesh and I am 26 years old. I am currently

- Your personal preferences

- Your likes and dislikes

Do you like eating sweets?

Do you like animals?

Have you ever played a sport?

Do you like using the internet?

TIPS FOR ANSWERING P1 QUESTIONS

Do you like wearing traditional clothes?

Absolutely, I do. It is an important part of my culture as I belong to India

Do you play any sport?

Not anymore, as I suffered a grave injury in 10 th grade. Ever since then, I

3. USE A VARIETY OF EXPRESSIONS TO EXPRESS OPINION

Structure for Part – 1

Do you like watching movies?

Do you enjoy listening to music?

How to use a wide range of vocabulary?

What are you studying?

What is your line of work?

2. PARAPHRASE the QUESTION

Do you like nature?

REMEMBER: To practice paraphrasing of questions, you MUST KNOW

How to practice variations?

STRUCTURE FOR 1 MINUTE OF PREPARATION TIME:

STRUCTURE FOR 1-2 MINUTES OF SPEAKING TIME

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