4 IELTS Speaking Secrets to EXPANDING Your Answers and IMPROVING Your Score

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024

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  • @cillaxandhavesometea
    @cillaxandhavesometea Před rokem +69

    My exam is on Saturday! Wish me luck guys 🤞
    Edit: got the result! I got 8 for reading and listening, 7.5 speaking, 6.5 writing.. 🤣 I was nervous as heck

  • @AndrewArts
    @AndrewArts Před rokem +17

    Hello everyone, I got my general IELTS results recently and I want to tell you about my experience hoping that it will help ease your anxieties for the exam! My overall bandscore was 8, with 8.5 in listening, 8 in reading, and 7.5 both in writing as well as in speaking. Short history about my studies: I learned since I was very little, mostly on the internet by playing a lot of online games and having wonderful people correct my spelling, watching youtubers a lot, and generally browsing of the internet. Because of all my practise I have always been a natural in english class and I would usually do my homework on the fly in the classroom. For IELTS, I studied exactly 1 week (I'm quite the procrastinator), by viewing youtube materials and familiarizing myself with the test format, that has been the most helpful thing of all, plus the general tips given in these youtube videos! For example on the test there were instructions saying "maximum 2 words and/or a number". In the text there was to be extracted the fragment: "one million X", and knowing that 3 words would not mark my answer, I deduced that I should convert it to "1 million X" instead. I believe that knowing the test format, and the rules, paying attention to the instructions is already half job well done.
    My best and highest recommendation would be to still your nerves and get a good night's sleep beforehand. Because you will need focus, if your mind flies you can lose points really easily. I took 6 plant-based sleeping pills that night just to ensure I can fall asleep (I have troubles in this area). Do what needs to be done to rest well before! Also, the test was easier than I expected, some practice materials on the internet are really tough and tricky in comparison, I would not get worried if you don't ace the practice tests, you might get lucky still! So do what needs to be done to rest before the exam, I was serious and focused all through. Have only 1 hour wait time for the speaking test if possible, so your mind is still focused and well rested for the task, I put mine 1 hour and 20 minutes after and I wish I put it sooner. Have a healthy and satiating breakfast! Both my meals from the night before and in the morning have been similar, avocado with eggs made in butter and some smoked salmon! Also my morning coffee with no sugar added. I chose ketogenic meals before my test for added mental clarity, and it worked beautifully. I was ZEN all day.
    You will be at the test venue for 3-4 hours at least, you absolutely need a good breakfast AND a bottle of water (no cover), so you sip throughout it, especially if it's hot weather outside. It will help keep your focus I promise, so do not eat junkfood in your last 2 meals, I assure you it will help! I finished my reading and writing tasks 20 minutes early and I had time to verify my answers and have a sip of refreshing water! Bring more than 500 ml if possible.
    I didn't expect to do so well in listening especially, and also in reading (in practise I had 7 score for both in the few that I did), then I didn't know what to expect in writing at all since I had no feedback but I always was a natural writer (wrote poetry and good essays in my native tongue), so that was no problem. I only read a few band 8-9 essays and letters and familiarized myself with the structure, also don't repeat the same words a lot. In speaking I practised by watching speaking tests on youtube and pausing the videos so I can answer the questions like a real test. I focused on being more concise because my mind tends to stray off the subject or talk too much! Know yourself, know your weakness and correct it! In the actual speaking test I did not use many fancy words, only what came naturally, I also had a moment of not finding my words (couldn't remember the word "mayor" for a topic about my home location, just forget about it and move on from the idea, don't linger or worry even if you make a mistake!). Also some pronunciation errors I had for sure because living on the internet is not the healthiest place to learn proper + uk pronunciation, correct what you can but don't stress too much if you don't have time to literally relearn how to say every word before the test day. Be natural, don't overthink. Have a conversation.
    On the 2 minute task I'm fairly certain I only spoke for 1 minute because the subject felt a bit bland to me (talk about a movie that disappointed you recently), just make sure to cover all the points with a few phrases for each and say you are done and move on with having a natural discussion on the other questions, it should be fine. 1-2 minutes, you don't have to keep speaking if you feel you have no more words for it. I remembered a time when I rewatched lord of the rings and was with someone that didn't watch it and they didn't enjoy it as much as I thought they would. It wasn't a recent occurrence, it was years ago, but use your imagination/invent/act like this happened a month ago if the instructions say so! Be confident!
    I put emotions in my writing, it was a subject I could naturally write about and I had actual opinions so you can get lucky, try to familiarize yourself with different topics, from school, work, current issues etc. And for reading and listening just do mock tests they are really great!
    It's late and I have to sleep now (2 AM, told ya!), but I hope this message will help someone, I wanted to mention general body needs like sleep and food because it's my passion and nobody mentions the importance of general health and state of body and mind! Just be confident and take care of your basic needs first, and you can do it too, don't sacrifice what is basic/essential for one more night of (sleepless) study or so.
    I will copy and paste this comment on a few videos, good luck to all who read it!

    • @anshkalra3910
      @anshkalra3910 Před rokem +1

      Can you tell which plant based pills you used? I also get butterflies in my stomach before my exams...

  • @olikiaboivie9597
    @olikiaboivie9597 Před rokem +52

    Thank you Asiya for your videos.
    I prepared mostly with your videos.
    L- 9.0, R- 9.0, W- 7.5, S- 7.5

    • @kinzashehzadi8064
      @kinzashehzadi8064 Před rokem

      In How much tym u prepared for your exam coz I have only 25 days remaining and my mock test bands were 5.5..and I am worried🥺

    • @olikiaboivie9597
      @olikiaboivie9597 Před rokem +2

      @@kinzashehzadi8064 I had 3 weeks of intense preparation (there were days I couldn't do much cause of work). I believe you could do a lot within 25 days.
      Just keep practicing 👍🏿

    • @olikiaboivie9597
      @olikiaboivie9597 Před rokem +3

      @Nurbek Jumayev
      I didn't take courses. I used Asiya's videos and practiced with the Cambridge book practice questions.
      I also used a book by IELTS Buddy.

    • @nnaemekachinonso5678
      @nnaemekachinonso5678 Před rokem

      @@olikiaboivie9597 please can you share the ielts buddy materials with me?

    • @olikiaboivie9597
      @olikiaboivie9597 Před rokem +1

      @@nnaemekachinonso5678 How can I get your email, please?

  • @aiveebryms9990
    @aiveebryms9990 Před rokem +51

    So I went in for my speaking test unprepared. We spoke, lots of smiles, just me on a good day nothing more. Scored an 8. 😊

  • @veronteacher_phuket
    @veronteacher_phuket Před rokem +8

    I have plenty of time, my exam is in the end of March. Try to record myself on a daily basis. As it's said, practice makes perfect. The more you do, the better it becomes. At least I hope so:)

  • @chidebest3166
    @chidebest3166 Před rokem +8

    I just took an ielts speaking test two days ago, they asked abt tourism, I was scared at first cos I did not prepare for topics like dat but after I calmed my nerves, words started flowing,I hope I get a +7 band🙏

  • @homeandgarden6938
    @homeandgarden6938 Před rokem +6

    Here i feel like ilets not only test about how much you know language English but it's about your talent to tell a story like a perfect story writer and speaker, your talent to use different and some unique words like Poetry writer 😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @gufranshaikh7339
    @gufranshaikh7339 Před rokem +7

    Hey Aasiya, just got my IELTS result came here to thank you for your efforts(7.5 overall)😊

  • @sambitbhujel8699
    @sambitbhujel8699 Před rokem +165

    Tomorrow is my speaking exam, please wish for me 🙏

  • @Swiftiebarb
    @Swiftiebarb Před rokem +4

    Hi Asiya, I got my IELTS results L 7, R 7.5, W 6.5, S 8, overall 7.5. Thank you so much!!!!! I only had 5 days to prepare and used your Ielts 7 day pack with your videos too. Your tips in all 4 parts helped massively!!😍😘🤗. Thx gurl

  • @naomimarigi3028
    @naomimarigi3028 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Only 3days of practice I got 6.5. L-7.5 R5.5😅 W 6.5 S 7.0. Though my examiner in speaking cut me short from the beginning

  • @UniquegiganticButterfly
    @UniquegiganticButterfly Před rokem +4

    Taking all these tips into consideration and I will be applying it for my Speaking test Tomorrow :)

  • @Labyrinthoflife
    @Labyrinthoflife Před rokem +4

    Thankyou for your videos ❤️❤️ I scored 8 band overall ❤️

  • @ohemaatewaa5749
    @ohemaatewaa5749 Před rokem +3

    My exams is on March 28, please wish me luck. I believe your videos will be effective and worth the time🙏

  • @sia9071
    @sia9071 Před rokem +2

    Tomorrow is my speaking test , wish me luck guys❤ hope yall do amazing as well
    (Edit: I got a 7.5 overall❤️)

  • @gracyviegas4057
    @gracyviegas4057 Před rokem +4

    Hi Asiya, I watched your videos to prepare for my IELTS and received an 8 band score. Thank you so much!

  • @barbarasilverio8035
    @barbarasilverio8035 Před rokem +2

    I am here to say thank you so much !!!!! I finally achieved the band I need after watching your videos and studying with your materials!!!!! You are the best one

    • @FasTrackIELTS
      @FasTrackIELTS  Před rokem +1

      I'm so happy to hear you've passed your test. Very well done and good luck with whatever you took it for!

  • @rajkumarvhusal5021
    @rajkumarvhusal5021 Před rokem +3

    today is my speaking test wish me a good luck 😄😄

  • @user-ow3ls9nt7g
    @user-ow3ls9nt7g Před 9 měsíci

    Today my speaking exam.
    Everybody please worship for me!

  • @vinitpatel3388
    @vinitpatel3388 Před rokem +1

    I am really scared now. I have an exam on this Saturday and confused what I have to prepared. can someone suggest me please?

  • @MilakshiYashodara
    @MilakshiYashodara Před rokem +1

    Madam can I know in speaking test which one is suitable to select, via video call or face to face

  • @chandanaveshala7441
    @chandanaveshala7441 Před rokem +1

    My speaking exam in 1 hr! Please wish me luck😊

  • @jungbaajsingh_96crori
    @jungbaajsingh_96crori Před rokem +1

    My speaking exam will be on 29 April. Wish me 🍀🤞luck.

  • @rituwalia6609
    @rituwalia6609 Před rokem

    Explained explicitly well.Thanks a lot😊

  • @vkmullapudi
    @vkmullapudi Před rokem +1

    Hi sister, Im having my speaking test Tomorrow.

  • @mustakahmed7460
    @mustakahmed7460 Před rokem +1

    Very useful thanks

  • @islombekabdumahmudjonov
    @islombekabdumahmudjonov Před rokem +3

    Watching before 1.5 hour my exam LoL😂

  • @sadiaAsma
    @sadiaAsma Před rokem

    *Take my heartiest thanks...*

  • @fluent-focus
    @fluent-focus Před rokem

    quite apt and clear

  • @komal9373
    @komal9373 Před rokem +1

    got 5.5 overall band.5.0- reading,6.0- speaking,5.5-writing, listening in paper based.I want to take test again in 15-20 days.
    Please guide me to get 8 bands.

    • @abdullahsami6155
      @abdullahsami6155 Před rokem +1

      how was your exams?

    • @komal9373
      @komal9373 Před rokem

      @@abdullahsami6155 i didn't give it, my father got expired Last week

    • @nehashashidhar462
      @nehashashidhar462 Před rokem

      @@komal9373 Hoping u are doing well 🫂 take care. Om Shanti

  • @amulyachiluveru1357
    @amulyachiluveru1357 Před 10 měsíci

    Tomorrow is my ielts exam..just now i started watching the videos..please wish me luck 😢

  • @LalaAdekemi-cr6wk
    @LalaAdekemi-cr6wk Před rokem

    Wish you best of luck

  • @Raymondo21
    @Raymondo21 Před rokem +1

    I had an 8 in speaking but unfortunately, I’ll still have to take ielts again because of the reading module 🤦🏽‍♂️ (computer based ielts)

    • @Raymondo21
      @Raymondo21 Před rokem +1

      Also, I had the 8 in speaking mostly because, what ever the examiner was asking, I already had a clue about it, and I can say speaking should really not be my problem since I’ve been studying in English since childhood but now, the reading module is my problem 😭 😭💔

  • @escrahima
    @escrahima Před rokem

    I'm having my speaking test tomorrow. Wish me luck

  • @l8.5
    @l8.5 Před rokem +1

    Tomorrow is my speaking test please pray for me❤

  • @Ollievebright
    @Ollievebright Před rokem +1

    Preparing for march….the lord has shown me mercy

  • @kunsanglama7195
    @kunsanglama7195 Před rokem +2

    Tomorrow is my speaking exam too,plz wish me a luck🙏🙏

  • @tatperchoudhary9495
    @tatperchoudhary9495 Před rokem

    Tomorrow is my speaking hope for the best

  • @radhikajoshi9900
    @radhikajoshi9900 Před rokem +5

    Tomorrow is my speaking test, wish me good luck😊

  • @henriettakamara8517
    @henriettakamara8517 Před rokem

    Today is my speaking test hmm I scored 6.5 in my last exam.I hope to get a better score this time

  • @Traveltips111
    @Traveltips111 Před rokem

    Will I fail my speaking test for writing on the question paper please?

  • @shuvo5921
    @shuvo5921 Před rokem +2

    Tomorrow is my speaking exam, please wish for me🥺🤲

  • @haiku2004
    @haiku2004 Před 11 měsíci

    Tomorrow is My speaking test..please wish me Luck friends❤

  • @Dasunview48
    @Dasunview48 Před rokem

    Madam,
    Please give the comment on this
    Because i just want to know that how to use, have been, has been and had been, some fo them use it this for instance, i have been started this project - what is that meaning of this sentence , and someone use like this , it is been touch - what is mean?
    I have some idea about these kind of example, i have been studying here since 3years. But dont above sentence,
    Please give me long answer.

  • @byonkeshnongthongbam9879

    Tomorrow is my speaking test.🙏

  • @kamalmunasinghe2261
    @kamalmunasinghe2261 Před rokem

    Today my speaking test😊😊😊😊😊

  • @Dipa_Nagarkoti
    @Dipa_Nagarkoti Před rokem +1

    today is my exam wish me good luck 😭

  • @Pradeep-jb8ih
    @Pradeep-jb8ih Před rokem +1

    Tomorrow is my speaking test

  • @A.M.K12
    @A.M.K12 Před rokem

    Tomorrow is my test. Wish me luck

  • @khushpreetkau
    @khushpreetkau Před rokem +5

    On 11 Feb my exam I'm really worried about exam

  • @indiraghai7972
    @indiraghai7972 Před rokem

    Like all the rest, i too use a smartphone n watches are literally outdated

  • @sarmedwahab7288
    @sarmedwahab7288 Před 8 měsíci

    why impress him? when the marking criteria is pretty straightforward on how your speaking is scored.

  • @poojasundriyal6455
    @poojasundriyal6455 Před rokem

    I have my exam on 29th April, I am too nervous!!

  • @chinazakelly
    @chinazakelly Před rokem

    Today is my speaking test , please wish me success 🙏

  • @exceptionalsykopoison9657

    Your hair is too hypnotizing which may be attracts most for the wall colour🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣

  • @chariechirie6830
    @chariechirie6830 Před rokem

    I'm so tensed, tomorrow is my speaking exam

  • @Samajay27
    @Samajay27 Před rokem

    Tomorrow is my speaking test,I’m so stressed out 😢

  • @nessa2908
    @nessa2908 Před rokem

    Today is my speaking test

  • @TranNgocThuyDuong
    @TranNgocThuyDuong Před 10 měsíci

  • @indiraghai7972
    @indiraghai7972 Před rokem +1

    People buy expensive watches maybe to show within their social circle

  • @aminabegum8302
    @aminabegum8302 Před rokem

    Why i can't download recent questions please help mam

    • @FasTrackIELTS
      @FasTrackIELTS  Před rokem

      Do you have Telegram? If you open the app and search for FasTrack IELTS, you'll see the post pinned at the top of the channel

    • @aminabegum8302
      @aminabegum8302 Před rokem

      ​@@FasTrackIELTSI don't have what should to do now? You are a great teacher ever know .I am ilts candidate I am going to give my first try after a few months your lesson are great help love from bangladesh 🇧🇩❤

  • @zahirsohan1424
    @zahirsohan1424 Před rokem

    3:22 Did you mispronounce the word spoken!?

  • @unnim5691
    @unnim5691 Před rokem

    All the best for me 🤗😂

  • @princybenny2529
    @princybenny2529 Před rokem

    Tomorrow is my speaking pray for me

  • @Neha-xe8si
    @Neha-xe8si Před rokem +1

    Tomorrow is my speaking exam🙂 please pray for me guys😢

  • @22rnd
    @22rnd Před rokem +1

    I can't thank you enough for helping me achieve the IELTS score of my dreams in just one month! Your course and videos were all I needed in order to understand the IELTS format and practise! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @kaffir653
    @kaffir653 Před rokem

    15 min,to my exam

  • @Originaldeeps
    @Originaldeeps Před rokem

    Day after tomorrow is my speaking exammmmmm pls give me wishes🧿🧿

  • @bivinab1936
    @bivinab1936 Před rokem

    July 24 my exm😢

  • @Traveltips111
    @Traveltips111 Před rokem

    Can I fail my speaking test for writing on the question paper? I’m so sacred right now, I forgot I’m not supposed to write in it

  • @vithunks2160
    @vithunks2160 Před 8 měsíci

    Speaking test in 30!mins 😢

  • @mohammeddaddiaddoun6712

    My exam is on February 11, 😢

    • @farfelipe
      @farfelipe Před rokem

      Me too, it will be a good day :)

  • @samirkhadka4481
    @samirkhadka4481 Před rokem

    Tomorrow is my speaking exam.Wish me good luck😢

  • @nod1r98
    @nod1r98 Před rokem

    Zero

  • @indiraghai7972
    @indiraghai7972 Před rokem

    Why waste money on something not needed

  • @sujitathapa3081
    @sujitathapa3081 Před rokem

    Second

  • @simrandhaliwal9509
    @simrandhaliwal9509 Před rokem

    First

  • @nikitarohilla446
    @nikitarohilla446 Před rokem

    My speaking test is on 15 may 😢 I'm really scared 😢 @fastracIELTS