Are you preparing IELTS speaking test ? 0r,
Do you want to score 8+ band in IELTS speaking test?
Scoring an 8 Band in the IELTS Speaking test requires strategic preparation, consistent practice, and mastery of certain key skills. Here are some essential tips to help you achieve this goal:
🗣️ 1. Master Fluency and Coherence
Speak smoothly and naturally without too many pauses, hesitations, or self-corrections.
Use discourse markers like “Well, actually, to be honest, frankly speaking,” to organize your thoughts.
Maintain a logical flow in your answers, connecting ideas using words like “therefore,” “in addition,” and “however.”
Don’t memorize answers—the examiner can tell if you’re being robotic.
Example:
❌ “I like… um… I think I like reading books.”
✅ “Well, to be honest, I’m an avid reader, especially of science fiction novels because they ignite my imagination.”
📚 2. Expand Your Vocabulary (Lexical Resource)
Avoid repetition of common words like “good,” “bad,” “nice,” etc.
Use topic-specific vocabulary for health, education, environment, and technology.
Learn idiomatic expressions (like “hit the books” or “once in a blue moon”) but don’t overuse them.
Paraphrase the examiner’s question to show off your vocabulary.
Example:
❌ “I like watching movies because they are fun.”
✅ “I’m really into watching films, especially thrillers, as they keep me on the edge of my seat.”
🔄 3. Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Use a variety of sentence structures — simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Avoid basic grammar mistakes in tenses, subject-verb agreement, and articles.
Include conditional sentences (If I had the chance, I would…) and passive voice to show a range of grammar.
Self-correct gracefully if you make a mistake.
Example:
❌ “If I will go to London, I will see the Big Ben.”
✅ “If I ever visit London, I would definitely love to see the iconic Big Ben.”
🎭 4. Pronunciation
Clarity, not accent, is key. Your accent is fine as long as it doesn’t affect understanding.
Stress key words to emphasize important points.
Use intonation (rise and fall of pitch) to make your speech more engaging.
Work on tricky sounds like /θ/ (think) and /ʒ/ (measure) if your first language differs in pronunciation.
Example:
❌ “Thees thing is very important.”
✅ “This thing is very important.” (Correct pronunciation of /θ/)
💪 5. Confidence and Body Language
Be confident, not overconfident. Maintain eye contact with the examiner.
Don’t panic if you don’t know an answer.
You can say, “I’ve never thought about that, but I believe…”
Avoid short answers. Aim for 3-4 extended sentences for each response.
🎉 6. Practice with Mock Tests and Feedback
Take mock tests with an IELTS trainer or teacher like yourself,
Record yourself and analyze your speech for filler words, clarity, and fluency.
Get expert feedback from a certified IELTS trainer (like you!) to understand your weak areas.
📝 7. Key Strategies for Each Part
Part 1 (Introduction & Interview)
Be ready to answer questions about familiar topics (work, hobbies, studies).
Use a mix of past, present, and future tenses.
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Structure your response with the “PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE” approach.
Use notes effectively to stay on track.
Speak for the full 2 minutes.
Part 3 (Two-way Discussion)
Provide analytical, thoughtful answers to abstract questions.
Develop your points logically with reasons and examples.
🕰️ 8. Time Management
Don’t rush. Pace your speech so it’s clear and easy to understand.
If you get stuck, use filler phrases like, “That’s a great question, let me think for a moment.”
🌟 Final Advice
Practice, Practice, Practice. Speaking with an IELTS trainer (like Armaan Verma at IELTS Tutor- Bandra west) is invaluable.
Focus on one skill each day (fluency, grammar, vocabulary, etc.).
Stay calm and confident on test day.
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