Invata engleza/IELTS test, the speaking task

START ENGLISH. Watch, listen, speak. Tips and tricks about English.

The IELTS exam is based upon the usual skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. The IELTS test is required for people who are willing to work in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, for students wanting to apply for scholarships in an English-speaking country (or they have to attend courses in English in a non-speaking English country), or it can be mandatory for employees of some companies.

The focus of the article will be the speaking task. The topics for this task are based upon everyday life situations, but some tasks can be very unbecoming for many students. What I am trying to say is that some of the topics may not be so familiar or suitable for all the contestants, mainly because they are not all the time part of their daily routine or environment. For example, it can sometimes be difficult for a business man to develop a talk based upon a cooking routine. Some topics are related to education, exams, weather..etc.

A few tips:

Once you get your topics, try to brainstorm some vocabulary about them, then think of some ideas that you can develop in conversation. Think of some possible questions that the examiners can ask. One final tip: never stop talking, your goal for this task being to show your fluency on any topic. The topics for the speaking test are developed extensively during the preparation modules.

Cursurile de pregatire pentru IELTS incep in fiecare luna iar grupa se formeaza daca sunt minim 5 persoane in grupa.

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Invata engleza/Test engleza IELTS

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Examenul IELTS (International English Language Testing System) este cel mai cunoscut test de limba engleza din lume.

Testul IELTS va ajuta sa folositi limba engleza intr-o tara straina in orice context si folosing toate abilitatile: reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Daca sustineti un test IELTS, puteti sa studiati, sa lucrati si sa locuiti aproape oriunde in lume, sau va ajuta sa promovati sau sa aplicati pentru un post mai bine platit care implica interactiune in limba engleza cu parteneri si clienti straini.

Testul IELTS consta in patru probe :

• Listening: 40 minute (aprox.)
• Academic Reading sau General Training Reading: 60 minute
• Academic Writing sau General Training Writing: 60 minute
• Speaking: 11 – 14 minute (aprox.)
• Durată Test: 2 ore 44 minute

This test includes tasks for the Writing and the Speaking Papers. The complete tests will be performed in class. 

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category – 2002

Country	Food/Drinks/Tobacco	Clothing/Footwear	Leisure/Education
Ireland	28.91%	6,43%	2.21%
Italy	16.36%	9.00%	3.20%
Spain	18.80%	6.51%	1.98%
Sweden	15.77%	5.40%	3.22%
Turkey	32.14%	6.63%	4.35%

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

SPEAKING TASK

Part 1

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topic.

EXAMPLE

Keeping in contact with people

-How do you usually contact your friends? (Why?)

-Do you prefer to contact different people in different ways? (Why?)

-Do you find it easy to keep in contact with friends and family? (Why/Why not?)

-In your country, did people in the past keep in contact in the same ways as they do today? (Why/Why not?)

Part 2

Describe a party that you enjoyed.

You should say: whose party it was and what it was celebrating/ where the party was held and who went to it/ what people did during the party and explain what you enjoyed about this party.

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

You have one minute to think about what you are going to say.

You can make notes to help you if you wish.

Part 3

Discussion topics:

Family parties

Example questions:

What are the main reasons why people organize family parties in your countries? / In some places people spend a lot of money on parties that celebrate special family events. Is this ever true in your country? Do you think this is a good trend or a bad trend? / Are there many differences between family parties and parties given by friends? Why do you think this is?

National celebrations

Example questions:

What kinds of national celebrations do you have in your country? / Who tends to enjoy national celebrations more: young people or old people? Why? / Why do you think some people think that national celebrations are a waste of government money? Would you agree or disagree with this view? Why?

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Invata engleza/IELTS test, the Speaking Task

START ENGLISH. Watch, listen, speak. Tips and tricks about English.

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The IELTS exam is based upon the usual skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. The IELTS test is required for people who are willing to work in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, for students wanting to apply for scholarships in an English-speaking country (or they have to attend courses in English in a non-speaking English country), or it can be mandatory for employees of some companies.

The focus of the article will be the speaking task. The topics for this task are based upon everyday life situations, but some tasks can be very unbecoming for many students. What I am trying to say is that some of the topics may not be so familiar or suitable for all the contestants, mainly because they are not all the time part of their daily routine or environment. For example, it can sometimes be difficult for a business man to develop a talk based upon a cooking routine. Some topics are related to education, exams, weather..etc.

A few tips:

Once you get your topics, try to brainstorm some vocabulary about them, then think of some ideas that you can develop in conversation. Think of some possible questions that the examiners can ask. One final tip: never stop talking, your goal for this task being to show your fluency on any topic. The topics for the speaking test are developed extensively during the preparation modules.


Start IELTS for 300 lei a month.

Web: www.cursinengleza.ro I www.engleza-de-afaceri.ro
Tel: 0722.841.053
E-mail: contact@engleza-de-afaceri.ro.

 

About the IELTS examination (2)

START ENGLISH. Watch, listen, speak. Tips and tricks about English.
(http://www.cursinengleza.ro/engleza_examene.htm).
Examenul IELTS (International English Language Testing System) este cel mai cunoscut test de limba engleza din lume.

Testul IELTS va ajuta sa folositi limba engleza intr-o tara straina in orice context si folosing toate abilitatile: reading, listening, speaking and writing.


Daca sustineti un test IELTS, puteti sa studiati, sa lucrati si sa locuiti aproape oriunde in lume, sau va ajuta sa promovati sau sa aplicati pentru un post mai bine platit care implica interactiune in limba engleza cu parteneri si clienti straini.

I have introduced useful information about the IELTS exam in my article here and I will enlarge upon it further.


In this article I will like to give a few tips about the writing paper.

The writing paper consists of two tasks and the time frame is 60 minutes for both. The first task is based on data which is presented as a graph or a bar chart, or a diagram of a process, machine or device. It is advisable to spend only 20 minutes for this task, otherwise you will not be able to finish the second task in due time. The second task is obviously longer and worth twice as many marks as compared with the first one.

Getting back to our sheep, the first task for the writing paper entails reading and summarizing data from a graph or some kind of diagram, activity which is slightly unfamiliar for many of you.


First and foremost read the task attentively and then try to "decipher" the graph. They are usually simple to read, the difficult part of this is what to write about. Summarize all the relevant information, paying attention especially to the data that caused or showed a certain evolution or change in the graph.

Before starting writing, make a plan in which to include an opening statement, the most important information and some comparisons which include the most relevant data. When writing, remember you have to write at least 150 words. More about my courses for the IELTS you can find here.

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Invata engleza/The IELTS test (5)

In my previous article here I have given some useful tips (I hope) about the Listening paper for the IELTS test.

Presently I have to develop some facts about the Listening paper Section 3.

For the IELTS Listening Section 3 you will listen to a dialogue between two to four speakers and the topic can relate to an aspect of academic life. There are 10 questions and up to three tasks to do. The tasks can be a flow-chart, multiple choice or labeling a diagram. The flow-chart completion requires following a discussion and filling in some given options according to what the candidate hears. It is easier in practice than in theory. Diagram labeling consists of transferring the information you hear onto a simple picture or a plan. While listening you need to focus on details concerning the location of things in that particular picture. For both these tasks there are more items than you need to fill. Also I think you are familiar with what multiple choice tasks entail.

A few more tips: for all tasks concerning listening activities, read beforehand the information given because while listening to the dialogues, you need to know what to listen for. Focus on the tasks and always listen carefully because you will hear the recording only once.

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About the IELTS examination (4)

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http://www.cursinengleza.ro/engleza_examene.htm

I have introduced facts about the Listening paper Section 1 for the IELTS examination here.

In this article I will enlarge upon the Listening Section 2.

For this activity you will listen to a talk, a speech or an announcement usually given by one person, the topic of which involving a subject of general interest. There will be ten questions, basically multiple choice, matching or completing a chart, divided into two tasks with a brief pause in between.

A few tips: before listening to the recording, read the questions carefully and pay attention to the key words. There will be a pause between the two tasks. Use it to read the following questions because you will hear the recording only once. 

While listening, pay attention to details and key words because this is what multiple choice tasks are based upon. For the second part which can be a matching or a fill-in task, firstly try to familiarize yourself with the information given and with the instructions for the task.

For all the papers, no matter the exam, try to study the instructions thoroughly because this is the first step towards solving the tasks accurately and acquiring a better grade. More information about my courses you can find here.

START IELTS pentru 300 lei pe luna!

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About the IELTS examination (5)

START ENGLISH. Watch, listen, speak. Tips and tricks about English.
http://www.cursinengleza.ro/engleza_examene.htm

In my previous article here I have given some useful tips (I hope) about the Listening paper for the IELTS exam.

Presently I have to develop some facts about the Listening paper Section 3.

For the IELTS Listening Section 3 you will listen to a dialogue between two to four speakers and the topic can relate to an aspect of academic life. There are 10 questions and up to three tasks to do. The tasks can be a flow-chart, multiple choice or labeling a diagram. The flow-chart completion requires following a discussion and filling in some given options according to what the candidate hears. It is easier in practice than in theory. Diagram labeling consists of transferring the information you hear onto a simple picture or a plan. While listening you need to focus on details concerning the location of things in that particular picture. For both these tasks there are more items than you need to fill. Also I think you are familiar with what multiple choice tasks entail.

A few more tips: for all tasks concerning listening activities, read beforehand the information given because while listening to the dialogues, you need to know what to listen for. Focus on the tasks and always listen carefully because you will hear the recording only once. More about my courses for the IELTS exam you can find here.

Web: www.cursinengleza.ro I www.engleza-de-afaceri.ro
Tel: 0722.841.053
E-mail: contact@engleza-de-afaceri.ro.

About the IELTS examination (4)

START ENGLISH. Watch, listen, speak. Tips and tricks about English.


Examenul IELTS (International English Language Testing System) este cel mai cunoscut test de limba engleza din lume.

Testul IELTS va ajuta sa folositi limba engleza intr-o tara straina in orice context si folosing toate abilitatile: reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Daca sustineti un test IELTS, puteti sa studiati, sa lucrati si sa locuiti aproape oriunde in lume, sau va ajuta sa promovati sau sa aplicati pentru un post mai bine platit care implica interactiune in limba engleza cu parteneri si clienti straini.

I have introduced facts about the Listening paper Section 1 for the IELTS examination here.

In this article I will enlarge upon the Listening Section 2.

For this activity you will listen to a talk, a speech or an announcement usually given by one person, the topic of which involving a subject of general interest. There will be ten questions, basically multiple choice, matching or completing a chart, divided into two tasks with a brief pause in between.

A few tips: before listening to the recording, read the questions carefully and pay attention to the key words. There will be a pause between the two tasks. Use it to read the next questions because you will hear the recording only once.

While listening, pay attention to details and key words because this is what multiple choice tasks are based upon. For the second part which can be a matching or a fill-in task, firstly try to familiarize yourself with the information given and with the instructions for the task.


For all the papers, no matter the exam, try to study the instructions thoroughly because this is the first step towards solving the tasks accurately and acquiring a better grade.

START IELTS for 300 lei a month.

• Web: www.cursinengleza.ro I  www.engleza-de-afaceri.ro
• Tel: 0722.841.053
• E-mail: contact@engleza-de-afaceri.ro