IELTS Speaking test: 10 tips from Experts

tice for the Speaking test include:

• Tourism and travel

• Education

• Transport

• Environment

• Family life

• Sport and recreation

• Crime and punishment

• The internet

• Advertising and retail

Combine these 10 tips with our IELTS practice materials to build up your confidence.

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, so with plenty of practice you will be well on your way to getting the band score you need in your IELTS Speaking test .

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

Here is the map or outline explaining how the above essay was created:

DISCUSSION ESSAY - 5 PARAGRAPH FORMULA

Sentence 1: Introduces the main subject.

As more and more people drive cars in major cities, the number of serious accidents grow each year.

Sentence 2: States the two opposing views about the subject.

Some people believe that the best way to address this problem is to reduce the speed limit on city streets while others disagree and think that there are more pressing issues that need to be addressed to keep people safe.

Sentence 3: States the writer’s opinion in the matter.

Although speeding is an issue, I agree that more needs to be done to ensure that everyone can travel without fear.

Sentence 4: Briefly outlines what the writer is going to write about in the paragraphs that follow.

This essay will consider the different viewpoints before deciding what is the best solution.