IELTS Speaking Part 3
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In part 3, you'll be asked about 4-8 more IELTS speaking questions which are
connected to the IELTS speaking topics discussed in part 2. The examiner will also ask
you a few questions based on your answers, so the entire part 3 is a two-way
discussion with the examiner and will last
4 - 5 minutes
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This part of the test is designed to give you the opportunity to talk about more abstract
issues and ideas.
Speak and explain your ideas with confidence. Even if you are not
sure whether your notions are good enough or not, you can still get a band 9. The
examiner pays more attention to your fluency and pronunciation. Moreover, they focus
on your usage of a wide range of appropriate vocabulary. Your ability to produce error-
free sentences is important as well.
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If you do not understand the question, ask the examiner to repeat it. In this case, you
might say: “Could you please repeat the question?” It is better to understand what
exactly you are asked from the very beginning than shy away from it and end up giving
an irrelevant answer. Do ask if something is unclear: we are all human!
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You may need some time to think before answering the question. It is okay to ask for a
couple of seconds to collect your thoughts. During this time, you can think of an answer.
Try to figure out how to connect your ideas and get ready to give a confident speech.
Here are some general speaking questions the examiner could ask you based on the
above IELTS speaking part 2 topics:
We've been talking about electronic devices. I'd like to discuss with you a few more
general questions relating to this topic. First, let's consider what are the most popular
electronic devices in your country at the moment?
What devices do you think will be popular in the future?
Do you think people spend too much money on electronic devices?
In what ways can electronic devices make our lives harder?
What would the world be like without computers?
Should children be taught to use computers at school?
Useful tips for Speaking part 3
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Try to speak as much as you can. Ask your native speaker friend to talk to you. If you
don’t have a native-speaker friend, you could hire a private tutor. This way, you can ask
a question whenever you have one and get a response in an instant.
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Listen to broadcast channels such as BBC and CNN You will learn many new words
and listen to the proper pronunciation of those as well. You will also get used to English
speech. The more you listen to an English speaker, the better you will be able to talk.
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Improve your vocabulary and grammar, each of which makes up 25% of the total score
of the speaking test. One of the best ways to advance your grammar and enrich your
vocabulary is reading. So, read as many books and articles in English as you can.
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Make sure to practice with the sample tests from official Cambridge books. It is crucial
to get familiar with questions from the official sources. You should practice a lot and
take as many sample tests as possible. It will help you get used to the format of the test
and be more confident during the real exam.
How are you assessed?
Your answers will be assessed, according to the
four criteria
, which are the following:
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Fluency and coherence
This criterion refers to the speed at which you talk, and how you connect your ideas on
your feet. Make sure to give relevant answers to the questions.
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Lexical resource
The examiners will pay attention to the range of your vocabulary and how well you use
it. You should be able to have enough vocabulary to speak in a free and confident tone
without awkward pauses and errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
It is important to know many grammatical structures and be able to use them
appropriately. You should be able to connect your sentences and ideas correctly and
coherently.
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Pronunciation
It would be best if you talked in a tone, pitch, and pace that is clear to everyone. Please
note, your accent does not matter, and there is no assessment criterion for
it. You don’t
need to talk in British or Australian accent to achieve a high band. What you need is to
pronounce the words clearly and be rhetorically effective.
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