Speaking Part 1

Speaking Part 1
By: RDS

IELTS Speaking Section has three parts. Each part has its own characteristics. Knowing about each part's characteristics will help you do well during the speaking exam section.

Here is some information of characteristics of part 1.
1. Part 1 of speaking section is a natural conversation or dialogue between the candidate and the

    examiner. It lasts for around 5 minutes.
2. The topics of the dialogue will be general daily topics about the candidate. They might be about the

    candidate's hobbies or interest, his family, or future plan.
3. The examiner will ask several questions to the candidate from two to three topics.
4. At the very beginning, the candidate may be asked about his full name and test/candidate number.

TIPS
a. Familiarize yourself with some sets of common questions for each topic. 

For example:
Topic: Your Hometown
     1. Where do you live?
     2. Do you like the area you are living in now?
     3. What is it that you don't like about the area you living now?
     4. Do you have a lot of neighbors?
     5. Are neighbors important for you? Why?

b. Prior to the exam, have a partner to practice conversation from many different topics.

c. Expand your response. Do not just give short answers. You need to show the examiner that you are in

    control of the topic you are speaking.

d. If you do not understand the question, ask the examiner the meaning of the question.

e. Speak with confidence, good facial expression and establish eye contact.

f. Try not to be too nervous. If you have enough practice and you have been familiar with the topics and

    sample questions of part 1 of IELTS Speaking Section, there is no need to worry so much. 

   

For more understanding, see this video: 

Success in Speaking Part 1