IELTS Boot Camp For Global Citizens

What does IELTS Stand for?

• I Love Eating Lots of Tasty Snacks

• In England, Lions Trick Snakes

• International English Language Testing System

How many parts are there in the speaking exam?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which topic will NOT come up during part 1?

• The weather

• Your hometown

• Your studies

• Your hobbies

How much time will you have to prepare for your 'long turn' in part 2?

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 1.5 minutes

• 2 minutes

How long will you be expected to speak in your 'long turn' (Part 2)?

• 30 seconds exactly

• 1 minute exactly

• Between 1 and 2 minutes

• More than 2 minutes

What will the examiner NOT consider, when considering your score?

• Your Fluency & Coherence

• Your Lexical Resource

• Your opinions and beliefs

• Your Grammar

• Your Pronunciation

What happens if I lie in the speaking exam?

• You immediately receive a 0

• The examiner will laugh

• Nothing, the examiner only cares about your English

What's the best idea for the speaking test?

(more than one correct answer)

• Memorise long speeches to use

• Ask the examiner personal questions

• Speak logically and clearly, and show what you know

• Give one word answers

• Use fixed expressions to help you organise your ideas

Do I need to have native level pronunciation to get the best marks?

• Yes

• No, all that matters is that you are clearly understood

• Sometimes

Which variety of English should I be using?

• British

• American

• Australian

• South African

• Any