How to Elaborate ielts speaking
IELTS Speaking, module which some of the students find too difficult as they cannot answer or not able to elaborate most of the questions even for the question which they have answered several time before. Then after coming out of the examination room they think I have done lots of practice how can I lack? So today in this segment we will discuss 3 reasons of your failure and Tips to improve.
Overview of the IELTS Speaking Test
In the task 1 of the speaking test you are asked the general questions about your town, city or yourself and it should be answered in 2-3 sentences. However, if you answer it in just one word or one sentence the examiner will not be able to assess your fluency or coherence. So, you should give the answer in a proper way. In task 2 i.e. cue card you have to speak for 2 minutes on the given topic and in task 3 follow ups your answer should be in 4-5 sentence.
Why am I unable to elaborate?
Firstly, let’s see what is the thing which forces you to keep your mouth shut in the IELTS Speaking test.
1. Nervousness
Nervousness is the biggest enemy of most of the test takers a nervous candidate cannot talk more than 2-3 sentences. If you give short answer in part than there is no problem but in part 2 and 3 it will be a big issue as your scores will be deducted for poor fluency and coherence.
2. Lack of knowledge
Sometimes, the aspirant is not familiar with the topic raised by the examiner. So he fails to give the adequate reply for it.
3. Don’t know when to add detail
This is another factor that can cause problem. Some students don’t understand the demand of the question that either it should be answered in one sentence or need to be elaborated and in this confusion they don’t speak much.
So, these were the reasons that can stop you for speaking long. Now it’s turn to know the solutions of these problems.
Now, you know what is the reason which can make to stop you to elaborate the answer. Now let’s see the remedies for this problem.
Tips and tricks
– To get rid of nervousness you should converse in English with as much as people you can. This will boost your confidence.
– Choose some of friends, family, and colleagues to listen you and correct you whenever you make a mistake in speaking. In the test try to make your wording impressive and keep in mind do’s and don’ts.
– Make yourself familiar with the formal environment and setting that you are going to face in the speaking test. You can tell your family or friends to act as examiner and take your speaking test.
– Keep the information of every topic and surroundings which can be done by reading as much as and whatever possible. You can also watch news on TV or radio or by internet.
– In your practice sessions make sure you touch every aspect of IELTS Speaking test and the facts for speaking test.
– If you are confused about in which part should I elaborate more or what is the requirement of each part please sees the Overview of the IELTS Speaking Test.
So, here are some problems which can stop you to speak just identify your problem and adopt the required tips and tricks which can help you. These tricks will make you more confident and fluent.
Hope you this text will be beneficial for you. Please share your views and suggestions in the comment section.
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