How I Improve IELTS Speaking
I want to share how I work with the speaking section. I mostly work with students who have to take the exam in a month or two, so I'm talking about intensive preparation. I despise any so-called universal templates and schemes and try to focus on my students' individual problems in my teaching.
What problems do I usually see?
1) "I have a language barrier / I'm afraid to speak."
Here, practice is needed, and it's also important to have a real conversation. I don't have any psychological education, but I love people, I've interacted with many different types of people in my life – this helps me understand students with diverse backgrounds, from school children to company owners, and find the right words.
2) "I don't have any ideas and don't know what to say."
Here, we usually start with a simple phrase/monologue with the student and then add details to it. "I live in a flat in Moscow" can be enriched with details like "my flat is spacious" and "the best thing about it is its location; I live close to 3 underground stations, a huge mall, and a park." The same principle works for monologues – you need to provide more details and be able to tell stories.
Tricky questions in the third part can be challenging – you need to be able to explain why you don't know what to say and offer your own assumptions. If there is time, reading Wikipedia articles on complex topics in English is very helpful.
3) "My English is bad, my grammar is terrible, and my vocabulary is small."
I correct grammar and vocabulary, suggesting better ways to say things. Unfortunately, it's impossible to drastically improve a language in a short period – the most you can do is work through a few topics, often something like crime and punishment or space exploration. So I don't turn lessons into long excursions into English grammar or vocabulary.
If we need to tackle specific topics, we definitely do various exercises (I often give them as homework) and then repeat them, otherwise they're quickly forgotten. Ideally, you should also work with articles to develop ideas, but this isn't always possible due to time constraints.
Overall, when there is little time before the exam, the main focus of preparation is learning how to work as best as possible with what you have. And this is exactly practice, understanding the format and criteria, the ability to "expand" on ideas and talk more even in simple language and with mistakes!
I have had countless cases where students with not very good English, but who are quick-witted and good at talking, easily get 6.5 for speaking. It's more difficult to get 7.0, and if we're talking about 7.5 and above, then of course, very good language and a broad outlook are essential (keep in mind the idea of an educated native speaker).
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I want to share how I work with the speaking section. I mostly work with students who have to take the exam in a month or two, so I'm talking about intensive preparation. I despise any so-called universal templates and schemes and try to focus on my students' individual problems in my teaching.
What problems do I usually see?
1) "I have a language barrier / I'm afraid to speak."
Here, practice is needed, and it's also important to have a real conversation. I don't have any psychological education, but I love people, I've interacted with many different types of people in my life – this helps me understand students with diverse backgrounds, from school children to company owners, and find the right words.
2) "I don't have any ideas and don't know what to say."
Here, we usually start with a simple phrase/monologue with the student and then add details to it. "I live in a flat in Moscow" can be enriched with details like "my flat is spacious" and "the best thing about it is its location; I live close to 3 underground stations, a huge mall, and a park." The same principle works for monologues – you need to provide more details and be able to tell stories.
Tricky questions in the third part can be challenging – you need to be able to explain why you don't know what to say and offer your own assumptions. If there is time, reading Wikipedia articles on complex topics in English is very helpful.
3) "My English is bad, my grammar is terrible, and my vocabulary is small."
I correct grammar and vocabulary, suggesting better ways to say things. Unfortunately, it's impossible to drastically improve a language in a short period – the most you can do is work through a few topics, often something like crime and punishment or space exploration. So I don't turn lessons into long excursions into English grammar or vocabulary.
If we need to tackle specific topics, we definitely do various exercises (I often give them as homework) and then repeat them, otherwise they're quickly forgotten. Ideally, you should also work with articles to develop ideas, but this isn't always possible due to time constraints.
Overall, when there is little time before the exam, the main focus of preparation is learning how to work as best as possible with what you have. And this is exactly practice, understanding the format and criteria, the ability to "expand" on ideas and talk more even in simple language and with mistakes!
I have had countless cases where students with not very good English, but who are quick-witted and good at talking, easily get 6.5 for speaking. It's more difficult to get 7.0, and if we're talking about 7.5 and above, then of course, very good language and a broad outlook are essential (keep in mind the idea of an educated native speaker).
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Reading task
Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
The Tyrannosaurus rex, also known as T-rex, was one of the largest land animals to have ever lived. The T-rex could grow to 12 metres in length. If we compared it now, it would be a little longer than a bus. It lived in what is now western North America and may have even been partly covered in feathers. The T-rex was a hungry meat eater and the best hunter with strong mouth and had up to 60 teeth. Some of these teeth could grow to be almost thirty centimetres long. The T-rex was a carnivore, meat eater, and hunted other dinosaurs. Scientists aren't sure how fast the T-rex could run, or if it could even run at all. In 1990, a man found the most complete skeleton of a T-rex ever found. It was sold to a museum for eight million dollars, the highest amount ever paid for dinosaur bones.
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Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
The Tyrannosaurus rex, also known as T-rex, was one of the largest land animals to have ever lived. The T-rex could grow to 12 metres in length. If we compared it now, it would be a little longer than a bus. It lived in what is now western North America and may have even been partly covered in feathers. The T-rex was a hungry meat eater and the best hunter with strong mouth and had up to 60 teeth. Some of these teeth could grow to be almost thirty centimetres long. The T-rex was a carnivore, meat eater, and hunted other dinosaurs. Scientists aren't sure how fast the T-rex could run, or if it could even run at all. In 1990, a man found the most complete skeleton of a T-rex ever found. It was sold to a museum for eight million dollars, the highest amount ever paid for dinosaur bones.
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1) According to the passage, compared to a bus, the Tyrannosaurus rex was ...
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A) stroneger
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B) shorter
64%
C) longer
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D) taller
2) According to the passage, which is NOT true about the Tyrannosaurus rex?
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A) The T-rex's skeleton was sold for 8000,000 $.
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B) Comparing to other animals, T-rex was too small.
20%
C) Tyrannosaurus rex hunted and ate other dinosaurs.
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D) Some of T-rex's teeth were about thirty centimetres long.
3) According to the passage, what are scientists not sure of?
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A) Where the Tyrannosaurus rex lived.
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B) If the Tyrannosaurus rex ate plants.
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C) If the Tyrannosaurus rex could run.
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D) If the Tyrannosaurus rex had 60 teeth.
4) According to the passage, all statements are TRUE, EXCEPT ... .
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A) The T-rex may have been partly covered in feathers
9%
B) The T-rex lived in what is now western North America
64%
C) The T-rex was the worst hunter with more than 50 teeth
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D) The T-rex was a carnivore and hunted other dinosaurs
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Listening task
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, В or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear two people talking about public speaking.
1. Both speakers refer to a feeling of
A over-confidence.
В embarrassment.
C achievement.
2. The two speakers agree that a big problem with speaking in public is
A losing the audiences attention during a speech.
В choosing the wrong content for a speech.
C feeling nervous at the thought of giving a speech.
Extract Two
You hear part of a radio programme about the London Underground.
3. The poster campaign came at a time when
A various aspects of life in London were changing.
В many people were reluctant to travel on the Underground.
C the use of posters for advertising was increasing.
4. What does Zoe say about the content of the posters?
A It only appealed to a certain type of person.
В It contrasted with real life for many people.
C It influenced the lifestyles of some people.
Extract Three
You hear two people discussing the news media.
5. What opinion does the man express about the news media?
A It doesn’t deserve its reputation.
В It has become more influential.
C Its standards have risen.
6. The woman mentions medical stories
A to explain her attitude to the news media.
В to illustrate the importance of the news media.
C to describe why people dislike the news media.
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, В or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear two people talking about public speaking.
1. Both speakers refer to a feeling of
A over-confidence.
В embarrassment.
C achievement.
2. The two speakers agree that a big problem with speaking in public is
A losing the audiences attention during a speech.
В choosing the wrong content for a speech.
C feeling nervous at the thought of giving a speech.
Extract Two
You hear part of a radio programme about the London Underground.
3. The poster campaign came at a time when
A various aspects of life in London were changing.
В many people were reluctant to travel on the Underground.
C the use of posters for advertising was increasing.
4. What does Zoe say about the content of the posters?
A It only appealed to a certain type of person.
В It contrasted with real life for many people.
C It influenced the lifestyles of some people.
Extract Three
You hear two people discussing the news media.
5. What opinion does the man express about the news media?
A It doesn’t deserve its reputation.
В It has become more influential.
C Its standards have risen.
6. The woman mentions medical stories
A to explain her attitude to the news media.
В to illustrate the importance of the news media.
C to describe why people dislike the news media.
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Essay task:
In the modern world, more and more emphasis is being placed on acquisition of practical skills rather than knowledge from text books of other sources.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Lug'at
1 emphasis - ta'kid
2 acquisition - egallash
3 practical skills - amaliy ko'nikmalar
4 rather than - ga nisbatan, - gandan ko'ra
Izoh:
practical skills - deganda biz quyidagilarni tushunishimiz kerak:
A) ovqat pishirish
B) mashina haydash
C) uy tozalash
D) birinchi tibbiy xizmat ko'rsata olish (isitmada, oyoq lat yeganda, singanda, qo'l kesib olinganda, vhkz....)
E) tikish, ta'mirlash
F) kompyuter, printerdan foydalana olish
G) pulni tejash, yig'ish, sarmoya kiritish
H) jamoada kelishib ishlash, nizoli vaziyatlarni hal qilish
I) vaqtni to'g'ri tashkil qilish, vaqtni rejalashtirish
In the modern world, more and more emphasis is being placed on acquisition of practical skills rather than knowledge from text books of other sources.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Lug'at
1 emphasis - ta'kid
2 acquisition - egallash
3 practical skills - amaliy ko'nikmalar
4 rather than - ga nisbatan, - gandan ko'ra
Izoh:
practical skills - deganda biz quyidagilarni tushunishimiz kerak:
A) ovqat pishirish
B) mashina haydash
C) uy tozalash
D) birinchi tibbiy xizmat ko'rsata olish (isitmada, oyoq lat yeganda, singanda, qo'l kesib olinganda, vhkz....)
E) tikish, ta'mirlash
F) kompyuter, printerdan foydalana olish
G) pulni tejash, yig'ish, sarmoya kiritish
H) jamoada kelishib ishlash, nizoli vaziyatlarni hal qilish
I) vaqtni to'g'ri tashkil qilish, vaqtni rejalashtirish
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Bu imkoniyat faqat shu kanalda.
Plagiarism check qilinadi.
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Plagiarism check qilinadi.
Request Letter task:
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
Describe the jacket
Describe where you were seated
Explain what you want to be done
Xatni yozish bo'yicha ko'rsatma:
Opening:
1. I am writing to inquire about... (A formal and polite way to start your letter.)
2. I am writing to you today regarding... (Another polite option for starting the letter.)
Describing the Jacket:
3. I left behind a... (Describe the type of jacket, e.g., leather jacket, denim jacket, etc.)
4. It is... (Describe the color, size, and any distinctive features of the jacket.)
5. It has... (Mention any specific details like pockets, zippers, or a logo.)
Describing Your Location:
6. I was seated in... (Mention the row and seat number.)
7. I was in... (Mention the auditorium or screen number.)
8. I believe I left it... (Mention the time and the film you watched.)
Requesting Action:
9. I would be grateful if you could... (Ask for the manager to check for the jacket.)
10. Could you please check... (A direct request for them to look for your jacket.)
11. I would appreciate it if you could... (Another polite request.)
12. Please contact me at... (Provide your phone number or email address.)
13. If found, I would be happy to... (Offer to collect the jacket or pay for postage.)
Closing:
14. Thank you for your time and assistance. (A polite way to end the letter.)
15. Sincerely, (A formal closing for the letter.)
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
Describe the jacket
Describe where you were seated
Explain what you want to be done
Xatni yozish bo'yicha ko'rsatma:
Opening:
1. I am writing to inquire about... (A formal and polite way to start your letter.)
2. I am writing to you today regarding... (Another polite option for starting the letter.)
Describing the Jacket:
3. I left behind a... (Describe the type of jacket, e.g., leather jacket, denim jacket, etc.)
4. It is... (Describe the color, size, and any distinctive features of the jacket.)
5. It has... (Mention any specific details like pockets, zippers, or a logo.)
Describing Your Location:
6. I was seated in... (Mention the row and seat number.)
7. I was in... (Mention the auditorium or screen number.)
8. I believe I left it... (Mention the time and the film you watched.)
Requesting Action:
9. I would be grateful if you could... (Ask for the manager to check for the jacket.)
10. Could you please check... (A direct request for them to look for your jacket.)
11. I would appreciate it if you could... (Another polite request.)
12. Please contact me at... (Provide your phone number or email address.)
13. If found, I would be happy to... (Offer to collect the jacket or pay for postage.)
Closing:
14. Thank you for your time and assistance. (A polite way to end the letter.)
15. Sincerely, (A formal closing for the letter.)
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Coordinating Conjunctions
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Coordinating Conjunctions connect words, phrases and clauses. There are seven of them.
🩸 I work in the city, and I study at university.
🩸 I am tired, but I will keep working.
🩸 It was cold, so we stayed inside.
🩸You can leave, or you can stay.
🩸 I don't like math, nor do I like history.
🩸 We went home, for it was getting late.
🩸 I was so tired, yet I could not sleep.
"And" shows similarity and associates things.
Ex: I like to study at night and in the morning.
"But" contrasts ideas.
Word: It is cloudy but warm.
Phrase: It is open on Saturday but not on Sunday.
Clause: I play sports, but I never watch sports on TV.
"So" shows cause and effect. It has other meanings. Thus, it can only be used with clauses.
Ex: I was tired, so I went home.
"For" shows reasons. It means because. It has other meanings. Thus, it can only be used with clauses.
Ex: Clause: We did not make it, for the traffic was bad.
"Or" connects related choices.
Ex: Word: You can have coffee or tea.
Phrase: We can stay by the lake or in the woods.
Clause: We can take the train, or we can drive there.
"Nor" connects two related negative concepts.
Ex: Word: The book was not fun, nor useful.
Phrase: I don't sit much at home, nor at work.
Clause: I don't eat meat, nor do I drink caffeine.
"Yet" shows a surprising contrast between two things.
Ex: Word: Her dress was elegant yet simple.
Clause: He is rich, yet he never spends any money.
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Tretable - What does this word mean?
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55%
da'volab bo'ladigan
45%
da'volab bo'lmaydigan
Ibora: His name is mud
Bu ibora buzilgan obro‘-e’tiborni anglatadi (so‘zma-so‘z - "uning ismi - ifloslik"). Biroq, bu iborani paydo bo'lishiga bir odamning familiyasi shunchaki Mudd ekanligi yetarli edi.
AQShning 16-prezidenti Avram Linkoln
1865-yilda Jon Uilks But tomonidan o‘ldiriladi. But prezidentga qarab o‘q uzdi va zudlik bilan jinoyat joyini tark etdi. Uning aynan qaysi paytda oyog‘ini sindirib olgani haligacha noma’lum, lekin bu biz uchun unchalik muhim emas. Shunisi muhimki, uni davolashga Semyuel Madd ismli shifokor kirishgan, u bemorining nima qilganini bilmagan. Semyuel Butning kimligini tushunganidan so‘ng, u hokimiyatni xabardor qildi, ammo behuda: uni sherik sifatida hibsga olishdi va umrbod qamoq jazosiga hukm qilishdi. Ammo u keyinroq avf etiladi.
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Bu ibora buzilgan obro‘-e’tiborni anglatadi (so‘zma-so‘z - "uning ismi - ifloslik"). Biroq, bu iborani paydo bo'lishiga bir odamning familiyasi shunchaki Mudd ekanligi yetarli edi.
AQShning 16-prezidenti Avram Linkoln
1865-yilda Jon Uilks But tomonidan o‘ldiriladi. But prezidentga qarab o‘q uzdi va zudlik bilan jinoyat joyini tark etdi. Uning aynan qaysi paytda oyog‘ini sindirib olgani haligacha noma’lum, lekin bu biz uchun unchalik muhim emas. Shunisi muhimki, uni davolashga Semyuel Madd ismli shifokor kirishgan, u bemorining nima qilganini bilmagan. Semyuel Butning kimligini tushunganidan so‘ng, u hokimiyatni xabardor qildi, ammo behuda: uni sherik sifatida hibsga olishdi va umrbod qamoq jazosiga hukm qilishdi. Ammo u keyinroq avf etiladi.
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16 asrda oddiy aholi tomlarini poxol, somon bilan yopishardi. Bu esa uyning tomini mushuk va daydi itlar uchun ko'payish uchun zo'r imkoniyat edi. Kuchli yomg'ir yoqqan paytda poxol orasida bolalagan mushuk va kuchuklar uyga sirg'anib tushishardi. Shu sabab inglizlarda "It is raining cats and dogs" - "kuchli yomg'ir yog'yapti" iborasi paydo bo'ladi.
Boy are not usually encouraged to show ............
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strength
40%
vulnerability
60%
obedience
0%
confidence
Line graflarni yozayotgan juda qo'l keladigan sentence pattern:
There + be + adjective + noun (in).
Ex:
There was a slight dip in meat consumption.
Task: Yuqoridagi formulaga solib ko'ringchi!
Siz uddalaysiz!
Meat consumption rose steadily.
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There + be + adjective + noun (in).
Ex:
There was a slight dip in meat consumption.
Task: Yuqoridagi formulaga solib ko'ringchi!
Siz uddalaysiz!
Meat consumption rose steadily.
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Yana bitta sentence pattern bermasam, uyqum kelmaydiganga o'xshaydi.
From ..... to....., S+ V+ ravish + from + miqdor soni + to + miqdor soni.
M: From 1960 to 1980, fish sales increased sharply from 25 tons to 75 tons.
O'z misolingizni yozib qoldirasiz, C2chi bo'lmoqchi bo'lsangiz. 😂
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From ..... to....., S+ V+ ravish + from + miqdor soni + to + miqdor soni.
M: From 1960 to 1980, fish sales increased sharply from 25 tons to 75 tons.
O'z misolingizni yozib qoldirasiz, C2chi bo'lmoqchi bo'lsangiz. 😂
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Choose the correct answer. Please, ____ yourself to the tea and coffee.
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behave
22%
take care of
78%
help
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be