IELTS Energy Podcast 947: How Speaking Practice Earned Ivan an Overall 7 5

Ivan, a student from Russia, shares his journey of taking the IELTS exam three times, eventually achieving high scores. He discusses his switch from general to academic IELTS due to changes in Canadian immigration policies. Ivan highlights the importance of regular speaking practice with native speakers and using structured templates for writing. He also provides insights into the differences between paper-based and computer-based IELTS exams, emphasizing the need for fast typing skills and familiarity with computer functions.

What city does Ivan currently reside in?

• Vancouver

• Saint Petersburg

• Moscow

• Toronto

Why did Ivan decide to switch to Academic IELTS?

• To travel to the UK

• Due to changes in Canadian immigration policies

• To apply for a job in Canada

• To improve his English skills

What was Ivan's speaking score in his first IELTS attempt?

• 6.5

• 7.5

• 5.5

• 6.0

What strategy did Ivan find most effective for improving his speaking score?

• Reading English books

• Speaking regularly with native speakers

• Writing essays

• Watching English movies

What did Ivan use to help organize his writing?

• Simple templates

• Online forums

• Complex vocabulary

• Grammar books

What feature did Ivan find useful in the computer-based IELTS exam?

• Auto-correct function

• Highlighting keywords

• Spell check

• Grammar suggestions

What is crucial for the computer-based IELTS exam according to Ivan?

• Typing fast without typos

• Writing essays by hand

• Using a dictionary

• Listening to music

What did Ivan find challenging during the computer-based IELTS exam?

• Understanding the questions

• Typing without looking at the keyboard

• Listening to the audio

• Reading the passages

What advice does Ivan give for those taking the paper-based IELTS exam?

• Practice typing

• Focus on listening skills

• Use a computer for practice

• Write everything on paper

What is a common mistake people make during the computer-based IELTS exam?

• Writing too much

• Not using the highlighting function

• Reading too slowly

• Speaking too fast