You may have a very short time to prepare for IELTS.
It’s vital that you have strategies that can be effective in just a few days.
Today we share tips that will help you if you don’t have a lot of time until test day.
Use these tips to boost IELTS Speaking scores!
Toughest IELTS Speaking questions
You can easily prepare for Part 1 and Part 2.
These are more informal questions similar to daily conversations.
However, IELTS Speaking Part 3 is extremely difficult.
These questions are less familiar and more broad about how issues affect society.
3-step structure
Today we’ll give you a simple 3-step structure for Speaking Part 3 answers.
We’ll provide explanations for each step.
This formula can simplify challenging Part 3 questions.
Be sure to listen to the episode to hear Part 3 sample answers showing these strategies.
Difficult IELTS questions
You never know what you will be asked about on IELTS!
It could be something you’re very unfamiliar with.
You can dive into our episode and blog archives for strategies and sample answers on many of these topics.
For band 9 answers about boats, check out IELTS Energy 1416: Don’t Let Boats Ruin Your IELTS Speaking Score.
Today’s question
I always find it difficult to answer Part 3 questions.
What should I do to improve my answers?
Interestingly, I have 8 days to practice. Thanks in advance.
Sabrina
This question is definitely compounded by the lack of time to prepare!
We’ll provide a 3-step formula for Part 3 questions that will help you be ready in just a few days!
#1: Narrate thoughts
Don’t be afraid to narrate what you think about the question or topic.
Share why you think this question is strange or interesting.
You often need time to think before answering Part 3 questions.
Narrate what you’re thinking aloud as you figure out what you want to say.
Question: Should big companies be punished more seriously than small companies?
Begin answer with: Hmm, well, if by “punished” you mean fined for breaking rules, then, yes!
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#2: Transition
You then need to transition from narrating your initial thoughts to answering the question.
Do this by saying the first thing that comes to mind!
I mean, if we take Amazon, for example. If they do something nefarious, like overcharge for something, they stand to make a great deal more money from the millions of transactions that would a small company.
#3: Relate to your experience
After saying the first thing that comes to mind, you then transition again.
Relate your answer to something you personally know.
I actually bought a book on Amazon and then saw it at a local bookstore for so much cheaper! They should not be able to get away with charging such ridiculous prices!
This can be about your own experience or the experience of someone you know.
It can be something you saw on the news, read or heard on a podcast.
Sample IELTS answers
Be sure to listen to the podcast audio for band 9 sample answers to the following questions:
- How do young people usually find friends in your country?
- Is it more important to find new friends or stay in touch with old friends?
In these answers, we use this 3-step formula.
They are full of high-scoring vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Takeaway
You need strategies for the IELTS Speaking exam.
It is especially vital that you have strategies for Speaking Part 3.
Today’s 3-part formula will help you know how to answer these difficult questions.
Practice using this formula while answering sample questions!
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