IELTS Part 3 is the most difficult section of the Speaking exam.
The topics are more serious about issues affecting society as a whole.
In order to score highly, there are several things to consider.
Today you’ll learn about each of these and hear band 9 sample answers.
These are all related to decisions, a common IELTS Speaking topic.
#1: Time
Each Part 3 answer should be about a minute long.
You won’t want to think about this while answering on test day.
Therefore, you must practice in advance so that you can feel how long they should be.
Set a timer and aim to speak for a minute when answering Part 3 questions.
If the Examiner interrupts your answer, do not let it throw you off.
It will not lower your score, but will actually show your fluency.
They may need to do this in order to ask all the required questions.
#2: Vocabulary
The most formal vocabulary on the IELTS Speaking exam will be in Part 3.
Part 1 questions are more informal about your life, hobbies and interests.
Because Part 3 is about society, you’ll speak more formally.
You need topic-specific vocabulary that is less common and, therefore, higher-scoring.
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#3: Linking
The Fluency and Coherence score requires you to link ideas.
You cannot merely use simple sentences.
This would sound choppy and disjointed.
Instead, use linking phrases to join ideas and organize thoughts.
This can be tricky, as it doesn’t always feel natural to use linking phrases.
To boost scores, rather than just saying also, then, next you should opt for less common options.
#4: Support
In order to speak for a minute, you will need to provide support for ideas.
Each answer will require details and examples.
Many believe you cannot use personal examples on Part 3, but this isn’t true.
You can use both personal examples as well as those not connected to you.
Adding details will allow you to use a multitude of vocabulary.
Sample answers
Listen to the episode for band 9 sample answers about decisions.
Answers are to the following questions:
1. Do parents in your country allow their children to make important decisions about the future?
2. Do you think decision making today is different from decision making in the past?
You’ll also hear feedback to learn what makes these answers high-scoring.
Practice answering these questions as well as an additional IELTS Part 3 question.
3. How do you think computers help people make decisions?
Don’t miss IELTS Energy episode 1403 about Speaking Part 2 answers regarding decisions.
IELTS Speaking scoring
In the episode, you hear feedback for the different scoring sections.
- Pronunciation
- Fluency/Coherence
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
For each of these scoring sections, the Examiner is listening for specific things.
It’s vital that you understand what these are to score 7 or higher.
Takeaway
You must consider timing, vocabulary, linking ideas and support for your Part 3 answers.
To score 7+ in each scoring section, you must practice including these in answers.
Time yourself a few weeks before your test day.
Add linking phrases, high-scoring vocabulary and support for each answer.
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