*Get an extra band in your speaking, show up to your speaking exam at least 1 hour earlier than your appointed time (you need 20 minutes right before to register) – use the 40 minutes before registration to speak in English to other candidates who are there. TIP – during the 10-second preamble where the examiner…
Discuss an exciting day in your life. You should say: -When it happened? -Where were you? -What made the day so exciting? How do you feel about this day? Response: One of the most exciting days that I can recall in my life is when I flew to Dubai back in 2018. It was the…
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people say that now that we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Certain individuals take the position that since…
Examiner Questions: May I see your identification? ***Answer in a full and fluent sentence to set the pace for the interview. Yes, certainly, here is my passport that I used to register for the exam online a couple of weeks ago, please take a look. What is your full name? My full name is Christina…
IELTS Task 2 Writing – spend 5 minutes planning, spend 30 minutes writing, spend 5 minutes reviewing You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents’ pressure. Do you think that parents should…
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write at least 250 words. Certain individuals think that national authorities…
You should take about 40 minutes for this task. Many companies are strongly against having personal relationships in the workplace and impose strict policies against it. Do you agree or disagree with this practice? A lot of businesses oppose having love relationships in the place of work and create company regulations to dissuade employees from…
*Every candidate is a Band 9 when they start their speaking interview because the examiner has not heard any mistakes! Your goal is to keep your mark as high as possible! There are some important steps to do this! STEP1 – show confidence and fluency from the very beginning – speak in full and clear…
Let’s discuss city planning ***Pay attention to the question “cities” vs “not your city” ***Give clear and precise information, do not say “and so on.” Also, “name your country” ***Use the question and paraphrase it, “In Canada…in the past 10 years…” ***Use advanced grammar – a question asking about change should be answered using present…
*TIP – While you practice during this lesson, make sure to SPEAK – move the jaw, the tongue, your lungs, your face; the physiology of speech is VERY important for fluent and clear communication. Examiner Questions: PART 1 May I see your identification? Yes, by all means, here is my passport that I’ve used for…
