Is Your Speaking Practice Lowering Your Score? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1239

The video discusses the importance of focusing on speaking for the IELTS exam, highlighting changes in timing rules and how examiners may interrupt more often. It provides tips on handling interruptions, practicing with a timer, and using a speaking partner to improve fluency and confidence. The video emphasizes the need to practice precise timing and answer length for different parts of the test.

What is the main focus of the new year according to the introduction?

• Practicing writing

• Focusing on speaking

• Enhancing listening skills

• Improving vocabulary

How does being interrupted by the examiner affect your score?

• It has no effect

• It lowers your score

• It means you failed

• It indicates fluency

Why are clocks removed from the speaking test room?

• To make the room look better

• To ensure candidates focus on timing

• To avoid distractions

• To prevent cheating

What is the recommended timer setting for Part 1 answers?

• 30 seconds

• 40 seconds

• 50 seconds

• 60 seconds

How should you respond when the examiner interrupts you?

• Acknowledge and stop

• Apologize and stop

• Continue speaking

• Ignore and finish your answer

What is the maximum duration for Part 3 of the speaking test?

• 5 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 6 minutes

Why is it important to practice with a speaking partner?

• To get used to different accents

• To simulate test conditions

• To improve vocabulary

• To learn new topics

What should you do if you need a moment to think during the test?

• Pause silently

• Skip the question

• Use filler phrases

• Ask for more time

What is the unique feature of Part 2 in the speaking test?

• It is the easiest part

• It has the most questions

• It is the shortest part

• It allows note-taking

What is the consequence of having pauses in your answers?

• It improves your score

• It has no effect

• It makes you more fluent

• It lowers your score