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作者: John_AU 时间: 17-7-2014 22:06
标题: Advice on IELTS Speaking from John in Australia
本帖最后由 John_AU 于 18-7-2014 09:31 编辑

To prepare for the IELTS Speaking Test, there are no short-cuts, no magic formulas. You need to have a good strategy, and plenty of time.

Let's look at Strategy:

1. Memorize answers to all the topics

   There are about 30 Part 1 topics in current use, with a total of about 200 possible questions, and you don't know which ones will be asked, so that's a lot of answers to memorize.
   That means maybe 400 sentences - and that is just Part 1.
   In Part 2, there are usually about 50 topics in use at any one time, and a good Part 2 answer might contain about 10 or more sentences, so there's another 500 sentences
   to memorize. How many possible Part 3 questions are there?
   Even if you could memorize all these thousands of sentences, the examiner is trained to recognize that you are reciting from memory, and you will lose points for doing that.
   But if you forget even one sentence, you will not be able to make a new one to replace it unless you have good English skills anyway.
   So memorizing answers is a very bad idea...

2. Learn to think in English, and practice answering  sample questions using various different sentence structures.
There is a basic structure that answers to each part of the speaking test should follow. It is important to know this, so you don't speak too long, too short, or even fail to address
the question. Also, you need to know the right kind of grammar, appropriate vocabulary, and use correct pronunciation and speak fluently and effortlessly. You also need to know
what you are going to say, and be able to think about your opinions and express them smoothly. This is why it is commonly suggested that a minimum of 3 months is required
to be really prepared for the Speaking Test, and for many candidates, maybe 6 months or more.

Compare the cost of repeatedly "trying" the exam again and again, trying to break through the barrier by brute force, to the cost of studying under the guidance of a professional teacher. I know which one my budget would prefer.

The key to IELTS Success is Structure, and Practice.

I can be contacted on Skype js5682 or email gbsrt202564@gmail.com if you would like my help.

Good luck!

作者: pawehu 时间: 18-7-2014 02:35
Would you briefly introduce your methods?

作者: libertyson 时间: 18-7-2014 04:08
thank you for sharing

作者: John_AU 时间: 18-7-2014 11:08
Good morning! I am very happy to share my methods for achieving IELTS success.

So, about structure - let's consider Part 1. You will have 3 topics, with an average of about 4 questions on each one. So that is a total of 12 questions.
Part 1 should take about 4 to 5 minutes (the whole speaking test is only 12-15 minutes), so 12 questions in 4 minutes means you only have 20 seconds for each answer! And the examiner needs time to ask the questions too, so maybe if his/her questions take about 5 seconds each, that is 12x5=60 seconds, so the whole of Part 1 may be as much as 5 minutes.

It's all about time management, no long answers for Part 1, there is not enough time. Therefore, it is even more important to say the right things in your answer. Usually, 2 sentences (or one good complex sentence) which directly answers the question using accurate grammar and appropriate vocabulary - this is the way to success.
In Parts 2 and 3, there are similar, but different, methods of ensuring you get the best score you can. However, it still takes time and practice to reach proficiency in these methods, and of course, in your grammar, vocabulary use, and fluency too.

作者: John_AU 时间: 20-7-2014 15:37
Would you like a 90% chance at succeeding in your IELTS? That is my success rate. Contact me for details.
I offer a FREE 30-minutes FREE consultation to give you personal advice to help you reach that success.
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作者: pawehu 时间: 21-7-2014 13:28
Hi John, I've heard an rumor that the score of writing is rounded down to nearest mark, is that true?

For example, the each section of essay is TR7, CC7, LR7, GRA6=6.75->6.5.

Thank you.

作者: John_AU 时间: 30-7-2014 21:41

pawehu 发表于 21-7-2014 12:28

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Hi John, I've heard an rumor that the score of writing is rounded down to nearest mark, is that true ...

yes, that is right. Scores are always rounded down to the nearest half-mark, never rounded up

作者: cc112358 时间: 30-7-2014 22:23

John_AU 发表于 30-7-2014 20:41

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yes, that is right. Scores are always rounded down to the nearest half-mark, never rounded up

But the overall band will be rounded to higher marks, like if a candidate achieves 6.25, he or she will get overall 6.5. Am I right?

作者: magict1982 时间: 31-7-2014 12:11
thanks

作者: jinjiazhou 时间: 1-8-2014 15:21
本帖最后由 jinjiazhou 于 5-8-2014 10:21 编辑

Hi John,
Really appreciate your classes, I got a seven in speaking test which took place on July 19 and I have gotten four times 5.5 before.
I benefited heavily from your classes and I will continue the classes to improve my writing next week.
I hope others could try your classes because not only your direction is really professional and beneficial, but also the price is reasonable.

作者: John_AU 时间: 5-8-2014 09:18
本帖最后由 John_AU 于 5-8-2014 08:37 编辑

cc112358 发表于 30-7-2014 21:23

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But the overall band will be rounded to higher marks, like if a candidate achieves 6.25, he or she ...

Not true. According to this advice from a former examiner...
http://ielts-yasi.englishlab.net/GRADING_CRITERIA.htm

Please note his Example 3.

Yes, admittedly, this is specifically about the Speaking Test - so this one will provide you with a direct answer about the Writing Test Scoring:
http://ielts-yasi.englishlab.net ... _Test_is_Scored.htm

作者: John_AU 时间: 5-8-2014 11:28

jinjiazhou 发表于 1-8-2014 14:21

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Hi John,
Really appreciate your classes, I got a seven in speaking test which took place on July 19 ...

Thank you Kevin,, CONGRATULATIONS!!! on your 7...
I look forward to working with you on your IELTS Writing.

作者: crapzz 时间: 5-8-2014 11:53
Hi John,

Can you describe the classes you offer?

作者: John_AU 时间: 5-8-2014 13:02
本帖最后由 John_AU 于 5-8-2014 12:05 编辑

crapzz 发表于 5-8-2014 10:53

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Hi John,

Can you describe the classes you offer?

You can get an overview of my course structure on this page of my interim website:

http://englishforeveryone.webs.com/ratesservices.htm

If you need more, ask me for a free 30 minutes Introductory class, by sending me an email gbsrt202564@gmail.com

作者: John_AU 时间: 17-8-2014 17:51
Did you know?

Part 2 answers can be made, simply and easily, by answering each point, each thing "you should say" like a Part 1 question, and then joining all these together using suitable discourse markers and other common phrases. These phrases are the "glue" which form English sentences into a coherent story, and this is a key Assessment Criterion for the Speaking Test...

Want to know more? gbsrt202564@gmail.com

作者: daaor 时间: 26-8-2014 02:19

John_AU 发表于 5-8-2014 08:18
Not true. According to this advice from a former examiner...
http://ielts-yasi.englishlab.net/G ...

There are so many so-called "ex-examiners"...

Check it out: http://www.ielts.org/researchers/score_processing_and_reporting.aspx

Overall Band Scores are reported to the nearest whole or half band. For the avoidance of doubt, the following rounding convention applies: if the average across the four skills ends in .25, it is rounded up to the next half band, and if it ends in .75, it is rounded up to the next whole band.

作者: John_AU 时间: 11-9-2014 19:39
本帖最后由 John_AU 于 11-9-2014 18:41 编辑

daaor 发表于 26-8-2014 01:19
There are so many so-called "ex-examiners"...

Check it out: http://www.ielts.org/researchers/s ...

Well.. If you know that already, then why did you ask me?
I never claimed to be a former examiner - I simply gave you a link to advice from a person who was an examiner in Beijing. If you think he is not genuine, then maybe you should email him on gelin3@yahoo.com and ask him directly.

By the way - you should say "former examiner", not "ex-examiner". Your expression is not correct English.

作者: daaor 时间: 17-9-2014 16:14

John_AU 发表于 11-9-2014 18:39
Well.. If you know that already, then why did you ask me?
I never claimed to be a former examin ...

Not sure what you meant by "why did you ask me?"...I didn't raise any question and just made a comment.
Also, I didn't say you are a former examiner, so just take it easy.

One correction, "ex-IELTS examiner"

作者: John_AU 时间: 23-9-2014 13:35

daaor 发表于 17-9-2014 15:14
Not sure what you meant by "why did you ask me?"...I didn't raise any question and just made a com ...

http://www.liliansenglishplace.c ... sing-ex-and-former/

作者: daaor 时间: 23-9-2014 14:04

John_AU 发表于 23-9-2014 12:35
http://www.liliansenglishplace.com/2013/08/14/using-ex-and-former/

Good. It seems a mistake many native speakers might make, including the famous IELTS Simon -- http://www.ielts-simon.com/
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作者: pud 时间: 7-12-2014 21:17
Hi John
I have emailed you and want to study with you. I have been struggling for writing for years but my speaking is very stable

作者: tzpi2000 时间: 7-4-2015 14:43
mark maybe help

作者: ibmw 时间: 15-9-2015 02:36
thanks for your sharing

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