Chatting Away: IELTS Speaking Part 1 UNCOVERED!

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Hey, Conversation Champions, So you got the IELTS Speaking test coming up, and you're wondering about part 1? No worries! Let's dive into this casual chat session and make it a breeze.


Setting the Stage: What's IELTS Speaking Part 1 About?

Alright, Let's start with the basics like always. Part 1 is like an introduction, a warm-up chat to get you comfortable. It's a chance to showcase your ability to engage in everyday conversations. So I'm going to tell you from the beginning. Here we go.

What to Expect:

So Imagine you're meeting with someone for the first time. You will share each other information right except here only the examiner will ask questions from you about your normal life. 

On the exam day, you will have to wait outside the examiner's room till he calls out your name. When he does, you should go into the room and close the door behind you. Don't be nervous just smile at the examiner and relax like I said body language is essential. Be gentle and polite. Then the examiner will ask you to sit, say thank you, and sit comfortably. Then you need to show the examiner your identification document which is the passport. Then he will start the test while greeting you so you should greet the examiner as well. 

This part is more about the examiner trying to understand your English level so he will ask some simple questions like,

 " Tell me something about yourself" or " where do you live" , " do you live in a house or an apartment?"

I will give you some common subjects so make sure that you are ready for them. Just don't memorize answers instead you can practice on the topic and then you will be more fluent on the exam. Use some beautiful vocabulary and grammar to show the examiner that you know good English. 

Tips to shine in Part one:

1. Be You, Be Genuine:

This isn't a scripted performance. Just be yourself! Share real details about yourself and your experiences.

2. Expand your answers:

Don't just give one-word Answers. Explain it a bit more. But don't overdo it too just four or five sentences for each question will be enough.

3. Practice small talk:

Engage in small talk with friends or family. Talk about your day, your hobbies, and your plans. The more you practice, the more natural it'll feel.

4. Stay Clam and Collected:

Nerves can kick in but take a deep breath. It's just a friendly chat. The examiner is there to listen and make you feel at ease.

Speaking Part One Common sample questions:

"Can you tell me about your hometown?"

"Do you work or study?"

" How do you spend your weekends?"

"What do you enjoy doing in your free time?"

Click here to go and see more topics and some sample answers. again please don't memorize these answers just read them and keep them in mind when you go to the exam so you will not hesitate to give an answer.

Sample answer:

Examiner: Can you tell me something about your hometown?

" Yeah, Im from Katupotha, Which is a small town near Kurungela. I wouldn't call it a well developed place but it has gifted with some amazing surroundings like there is this small lake next to the town, where you can see the town temple in the background. In the evening when the sun is going down the senaries are just breath taking,"

Like that try to expand your answers that way you can use more grammar and vocabulary to show the examiner your colors. And if the examiner stops you in the middle or asks another question before you finish the answer don't worry it is because of the time limit. Just don't panic forget about it and move on to the next question.

Another Tip: When you prepare for these topics prepare some good words for each topic only the words that you know. Don't find new and big words and try to memorize them that will not work because, in the exam situation, you will talk only what you know the best, if you try to force new words into it, it will be unnatural for sure. So reflect on your memory and find some good words, For example, when you talk about your home town you can use the word " Mesmerizing views". This word you know but because you are not using them, you have forgotten them. So collect some words like that and practice with them all the time so that it will come on the exam date naturally. That is the way to find new vocabulary.

So that's it for this one guys. I hope you gained something. and I will see you in the next one.

Cheers,

Hasitha Senarathna

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