IELTS Life Skills Exam Guide - Level B1

This video tutorial from Oxford Online English provides a comprehensive guide to the IELTS B1 Life Skills exam. It covers the exam structure, including initial questions, speaking tasks, listening section, and planning activity. The tutorial offers strategies for effective communication, such as question tennis, and emphasizes the importance of understanding task requirements. It also provides tips for preparing and practicing for the exam to ensure success.

What is the primary focus of the IELTS B1 Life Skills exam?

• Grammar and vocabulary

• Writing skills

• Reading comprehension

• Communication and understanding

During the initial speaking task, what is the main objective?

• To talk about the topic in detail

• To ask and answer questions

• To write down notes

• To listen to the examiner

What is the recommended strategy for the initial speaking task?

• Question tennis

• Silent observation

• Detailed storytelling

• Note-taking

In the second speaking task, how many questions should you prepare to ask your partner?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What should you do if you don't understand a task during the speaking section?

• Ask the examiner for clarification

• Guess the task

• Discuss with your partner

• Skip the task

What type of questions will you encounter in the listening section?

• Fill in the blanks

• Multiple choice questions

• True or false questions

• Essay questions

What is the main challenge in the planning section of the exam?

• Understanding complex vocabulary

• Listening to long recordings

• Managing time effectively

• Writing detailed plans

In the planning task, what is crucial to ensure success?

• Ignoring your partner's suggestions

• Focusing on one aspect only

• Agreeing with your partner

• Making separate plans

During the final discussion task, what should you focus on?

• Asking questions only

• Writing notes

• Giving long speeches

• Covering both parts of the task

What is a key strategy for the final discussion task?

• Detailed storytelling

• Silent observation

• Question tennis

• Note-taking