Why does the examiner ask why? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1206

The video discusses strategies for the IELTS speaking exam, emphasizing the importance of extending answers to avoid short responses that can negatively impact fluency scores. It highlights the examiner's role in prompting candidates to elaborate and provides examples of how to handle such situations. The video also offers practical tips for maintaining fluency and control during the exam.

Why is it important to provide detailed answers in the IELTS speaking exam?

• To fill the time requirement

• To avoid examiner's questions

• To impress the examiner with vocabulary

• To demonstrate fluency and coherence

What might happen if your answers are too short during the speaking exam?

• The examiner will skip to the next question

• You will automatically pass the exam

• The examiner might ask you to explain more

• The examiner will give you a higher score

How can short answers affect your fluency score?

• They have no effect on your score

• They can increase your score

• They can lead to a retake of the exam

• They can decrease your score

What should you focus on to improve your fluency score?

• Speaking quickly

• Extending your responses

• Memorizing answers

• Using filler words

In Part 1 of the IELTS speaking test, how many sentences should you aim to provide?

• Three to five sentences

• One to two sentences

• Five to seven sentences

• As many as possible

What is the ideal outcome for Part 1 answers?

• To finish in one sentence

• To provide a long monologue

• To be stopped by the examiner

• To use complex vocabulary

What should you do if the examiner asks you to speak more in Part 2?

• Add new details and continue

• Repeat what you already said

• End the conversation

• Ignore the request

What is a good strategy if you stop speaking too early in Part 2?

• Wait for the examiner to ask questions

• Apologize and continue with new details

• Start a new topic

• End the exam

How should you handle an awkward 'why' question from the examiner?

• Ignore the question

• Ask the examiner to clarify

• Provide a related explanation

• Repeat your previous answer

What is the examiner's role if you stop speaking too soon in Part 2?

• To provide feedback

• To give you a lower score

• To ask you to continue

• To end the exam