Introduction

This companion guide provides a detailed breakdown of effective response strategies, key
vocabulary, and techniques for building comprehensive answers across all three parts of the IELTS
speaking test.

The guide is designed to help you:

Understand the structure and requirements of each part of the IELTS speaking test
Analyze successful response strategies demonstrated by our expert speaker
Build your vocabulary and expression bank with high-scoring language
Practice effectively with targeted exercises

Evaluate your own speaking performance objectively

Use this guide alongside the video to develop the skills needed to achieve Band 7+ in your IELTS
speaking test.

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 Part 1: Introduction & General Questions
Analysis
What is Part 1?
Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test consists of short, direct questions about familiar topics requiring
brief but detailed responses (typically 2-3 sentences per answer). This section lasts 4-5 minutes and
contains 10-12 questions.

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 Question Analysis: "Can you recall a time
when you learned a crucial lesson outside
the classroom?"
Response Strategy Breakdown:
1. Opening acknowledgment "There are so many that it's hard to pick just one, but if I had to..." ³
Shows reflection before answering; signals thoughtful response
2. Specific example selection "I remember my father always bringing me somewhere where his
workmates would be there, he was a chef..." ³ Chooses a personal, family-related memory with
clear context
3. Time and place contextualization "...in those days, in the 80s in Ireland, being a chef was a very,
very difficult job..." ³ Adds specific time period and location details
4. Direct speech/reported speech "...nearly every single one of his friends said, 'Stay in school and
work hard in school, because you don't want to end up like us.'" ³ Incorporates dialogue to make
the story engaging
5. Lesson identification "...so that really taught me the value of education." ³ Clearly states the
lesson learned (directly answers the question)

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Key Vocabulary &
Collocations:
Vocabulary/Ph Type Usage
rase

"hard to pick Collocation Showing

just one" selection from
multiple
options

"workmates" Vocabulary Alternative to

"colleagues"

"very, very Emphasis Repetition for

difficult job" technique emphasis

"manual labor" Topic Work

vocabulary requiring
physical effort

"stay in school" Fixed Common

expression advice about
education

"work hard in Collocation Emphasizing

school" effort in
education

"end up like" Phrasal verb Result of life

choices

"taught me Collocation Expressing

the value of" lesson learned
 Effectiveness Analysis:
Structure:
Natural flow from opening reflection ³ specific example ³ contextual details ³ reported advice ³
conclusion with lesson
Perfect length for Part 1 (approximately 30 seconds)

Clear beginning, middle, and end

Content:
Personal story makes answer authentic

Includes multiple specific details (father's profession, time period, location)

Direct connection to question (lesson learned clearly identified)

Language:
Mix of simple and complex sentences

Natural speech patterns with appropriate pausing

Varied vocabulary appropriate to the topic

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 Common Mistakes to Avoid:
o One-word or very short answers

o Going off-topic or not answering the question directly

o Speaking in generalities without specific examples
o Using memorized responses that sound unnatural

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 Practice Exercise: Outside Learning
Experience
1. Think of a time when you learned something important outside school/university
2. Plan your answer using this structure:

Opening reflection
Specific example (who, where, when)
Contextual details
What was said/done
Lesson learned
3. Record yourself answering the question (aim for 30-45 seconds)

4. Use the self-assessment checklist below

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Self-Assessment Rubric
Criteria 7 Notes for
Improvement

I directly
answered the
question

I included a
specific
example

I provided
context (time,
place, people)

I clearly stated
the lesson
learned

I used at least
2 collocations
or idioms

I used a mix of
simple and
complex
sentences

I spoke for 30-

45 seconds

My answer
sounded
natural, not
memorized

I used
appropriate
vocabulary for
the topic

I minimized
grammatical
errors
 Part 2: Extended Response Questions
Analysis
What is Part 2?
Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test requires longer, more developed responses to personal questions.
You'll typically need to speak for 2 minutes on a single topic. This section explores how candidates
can develop detailed, coherent extended answers.

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 Question Analysis 1: "Do you ever feel
conflicted between pursuing personal
ambitions and fulfilling social or familial
obligations?"
Response Strategy Breakdown:
1. Direct acknowledgment "All the time..." ³ Immediately engages with the question with a clear
position
2. Main topic introduction "I have a lot of personal ambitions, but my biggest personal ambition
probably revolves around this company, IELTS advantage." ³ Narrows focus to one specific
example
3. Personal goal articulation "I have always wanted to build it into the number one place to go for
IELTS education..." ³ Clearly states ambition
4. Impact assessment "That has required a huge amount of work and sacrifice, and that means
that I don't get to spend as much time with my family as I would like." ³ Identifies the conflict
5. Specific, emotional example "For example, when Tom was growing up in Vietnam, we lived in a
tiny apartment. He was a baby wanting to play with his daddy outside. And he would come and
knock on the door, and I would have to say, 'No, I don't have time to play with you...'" ³ Provides
concrete, emotional illustration with vivid details
6. Complex perspective "But at the same time, one of the key reasons why I'm building the
business is for my family." ³ Shows nuance and deeper thinking
7. Conclusion with reflection "So I always feel conflicted like I'm ignoring my family by doing
something for my family. So there's a lot of conflict in my brain." ³ Circles back to question,
showing internal tension

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 Question Analysis 2: "Have you ever felt
pressured to take responsibility for a task
or a situation that was outside your
comfort zone?"
Response Strategy Breakdown:
1. Direct answer "Yes..." ³ Clear, immediate engagement with question

2. Specific context identification "The most difficult thing about running a business is having to
have difficult conversations with people about their performance." ³ Establishes concrete
situation
3. Detailed example "Maybe they're not performing very well, or firing someone is horrible." ³
Provides specific instance
4. Personal stance "That is way outside my comfort zone." ³ Directly addresses question
5. Personal preference contrast "I would prefer just to be sitting in a studio making videos all day
and not dealing with anybody..." ³ Creates contrast to highlight discomfort
6. Personality insight "...even dealing with people collaboratively in a positive way is draining for
me because I'm very introverted..." ³ Adds depth with personality explanation
7. Reasoning process "So when somebody is affecting the rest of the team or negatively
impacting the company, I have to do that. That is my responsibility as the owner of the company,
even though it's horrible and I hate it." ³ Shows logical reasoning despite discomfort

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 Key Vocabulary & Collocations:
Vocabulary/Phrase Type Usage

"all the time" Time expression Indicating frequency

"personal ambitions" Topic collocation Goals and aspirations

"huge amount of work and Emphasis phrase Highlighting effort

sacrifice"

"knock on the door" Phrasal verb Physical action with imagery

"way outside my comfort Emphasis with idiom Strong indication of

zone" discomfort

"difficult conversations" Topic collocation Professional challenge

"negatively impacting" Formal expression Business consequence

"affecting the rest of the Business expression Organizational impact

team"

"my responsibility as the Role identification Professional obligation

owner"

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 Advanced Language Features:
Feature Example Effect

Cause-effect structure "That has required... and that Shows logical connection
means that..."

Contrast signals "But at the same time..." Introduces complexity

Personal insight "So I always feel conflicted..." Shows reflection

Hypothetical preference "I would prefer just to be..." Creates comparison

Concessive clause "...even though it's horrible Shows complexity of feeling

and I hate it."

Reason introduction "because I'm very Explains motivation

introverted"

Necessity expression "I have to do that" Shows obligation

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 Structure Analysis:
Flow:
Both responses move from general acknowledgment ³ specific example ³ personal feelings ³
reasoning ³ reflection
Approximately 2 minutes in length (appropriate for Part 2)

Natural progression from concrete example to abstract reflection

Development:
Uses narrative elements (setting, characters, conflict)

Incorporates personal insights that deepen answer

Balances professional and personal aspects of experience

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 Practice Exercise: Personal Conflict
Situation
1. Choose one of these Part 2 questions to practice:
"Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision."

"Talk about a responsibility you have that you find challenging."

"Describe a situation where you had conflicting priorities."
2. Plan your answer using this structure:
Direct acknowledgment
Context setting
Specific example with details

Personal feelings/reactions
Reasoning process
Reflection/conclusion
3. Record yourself speaking for 2 minutes
4. Use the self-assessment checklist below

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 Self-Assessment Rubric
Criteria 7 Notes for Improvement

I directly addressed the

question

I provided a specific, detailed

example

I included context (time,

place, situation)

I expressed personal
feelings/reactions

I explained my reasoning
process

I used at least 3-4 topic-

specific collocations

I incorporated contrasting
ideas

I used a variety of sentence

structures

I maintained coherence
throughout

I spoke for 1-2 minutes

without long pauses

I concluded with reflection

related to the question

I used appropriate stress and

intonation

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 Part 3: Abstract & Conceptual Questions
Analysis
What is Part 3?
Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test involves more abstract, analytical questions that explore your
ability to discuss complex ideas, society, and values. This section lasts 4-5 minutes and requires
sophisticated language and critical thinking skills.

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 Question Analysis 1: "To what extent do you
think individuals can accurately predict
the long-term impact of their decisions?"
Response Strategy Breakdown:
1. Conceptual framing "There's something called second and third order consequences that
might be able to predict this, but humans are notoriously bad at this." ³ Introduces sophisticated
concept relevant to question
2. Accessible example "So for example, if I walk past McDonald's today, the first consequence is I
feel good... But the second order consequence is that I get fatter... But the third order
consequence is that I die of a heart attack someday down the road." ³ Creates relatable scenario
with sequential effects
3. Analysis of human behavior "I think that's why so many people suffer in life, because the first
order consequence is positive and the third order consequence is so far out in the future that it is
so difficult to predict..." ³ Provides reasoned explanation of human decision-making challenges
4. Research reference "And then there's the example of something called the marshmallow test.
Have you ever heard of this?" ³ Incorporates academic research/study
5. Detailed explanation of study "They gave three year olds a marshmallow, and they said, I'm
going to leave the room, and if you don't eat the marshmallow, we'll give you two
marshmallows." ³ Clearly explains study methodology
6. Research findings "And the children that ate the marshmallow had lower salaries, lower life
expectation, broken marriages, compared to the children who were able to... delay gratification."
³ Presents outcomes with specific details
7. Conceptual conclusion "So the key to life is delaying gratification. And the people who delay
gratification might not be predicting the future, but they are shaping the future in their favor..." ³
Draws broader life principle from specific example
8. Direct connection to question "So I think that we're generally very bad, but we intuitively do it."
³ Circles back to original question with clear position

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 Question Analysis 2: "As instant
communication becomes the norm, how
does public opinion affect individuals'
choices, especially those in leadership
positions?"
Response Strategy Breakdown:
1. Historical comparison "So I think that when there is some kind of natural not maybe natural
disaster, but maybe something like an attack, some kind of emergency, that in the past, only the
people that were there on the ground would have been affected..." ³ Establishes context with
past vs. present comparison
2. Information flow analysis "...and it would have only been put in the newspapers maybe the
following day. And certain governments, I think all governments, would maybe filter and censor
some of that information..." ³ Examines traditional media and information control
3. Current technology impact "However, now because of Twitter X, whatever you want to call it, a
hive mindset, a mob rule, can bubble up to the surface very, very quickly, and people can come
to conclusions very, very quickly without that filter..." ³ Identifies technological change and
consequences
4. Real-world scenario "For example, sometimes there is some kind of horrible attack, and the
certain groups can weaponize that by saying it was a certain race or a certain group of people
that perpetrated this..." ³ Provides hypothetical but realistic example
5. Leadership challenge identification "And that puts pressure on the leadership, because
leadership wants to take action and wants to safeguard people and protect people, because
that's their job." ³ Analyzes specific impact on leaders
6. Current personal example "An example of that that has happened recently in my own country,
in Ireland, was there was... an attack on children..." ³ Connects to recent, relevant local event
7. Consequence explanation "...which resulted in riots and busses being burned, businesses being
attacked, of a small minority group and those businesses that were being attacked were
completely innocent." ³ Describes specific negative outcomes
8. Social media influence "And that was really whipped up on Twitter, on X, and created multiple
riots and protests..." ³ Names specific technology platforms and their role
9. Leadership dilemma "But if people in leadership do not placate those people by taking some
kind of action, then it whips everyone into hysteria..." ³ Examines the no-win situation for leaders
10. Personal reflection "So I wouldn't want to be in a leadership position these days... and I'm glad
that I'm just a simple IELTS teacher and not the Prime Minister." ³ Concludes with personal
opinion connecting back to question

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Advanced Language
Features:
Feature Example Effect

Academic "second and Demonstrates

terminology third order sophisticated
consequences understandin
" g

Cause-effect "first Shows

chain consequence... analytical
second order... thinking
third order"

Rhetorical "Have you ever Engages

question heard of this?" listener and
checks
understandin
g

Historical "in the past... Shows ability

comparison However, now" to analyze
change over
time

Abstract "hive mindset," Uses

concepts "mob rule" sophisticated
terminology

Modality/uncer "would maybe Shows

tainty filter," "might nuanced
not be thinking
predicting"

Emphatic "very, very Adds

repetition quickly" emphasis
naturally

Concession "but humans Shows

markers are notoriously balanced
bad at this" viewpoint

Hypothetical "if I walk past Creates

construction McDonald's accessible
today" example
 Key Vocabulary &
Collocations:
Vocabulary/Ph Type Usage Context
rase

"second and Academic Decision

third order concept analysis
consequences
"

"notoriously Intensified Human

bad at" collocation limitations

"delay Psychological Self-control

gratification" concept discussion

"shaping the Metaphorical Proactive

future" expression influence

"filter and Word pair Information

censor" control

"hive mindset" Metaphorical Group

concept psychology

"mob rule" Political Crowd

concept behavior

"bubble up to Idiomatic Emerging

the surface" expression trends

"weaponize" Metaphorical Information

verb manipulation

"whipped up" Phrasal verb Inciting

emotion

"placate" Formal verb Political

response

"whips Idiomatic Mass reaction

everyone into expression
hysteria"

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 Structure Analysis:
Complexity:
Both responses demonstrate analysis at multiple levels:
Individual psychology (decision-making, gratification)
Social dynamics (hive mind, mob rule)

Institutional responses (leadership challenges)

Historical context (information flow changes)

Organization:
Moves from concept ³ example ³ analysis ³ broader implications ³ personal conclusion

Balances abstract ideas with concrete, relatable examples

Demonstrates cause-effect reasoning throughout

Sophistication:
Shows consideration of multiple perspectives
Acknowledges limitations and complexities
Uses appropriate academic and domain-specific vocabulary

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 Practice Exercise: Abstract Question
Response
1. Choose one of these Part 3 questions to practice:
"How does technology affect the way people form relationships in modern society?"

"To what extent should governments regulate personal choices for the public good?"
"How has the meaning of 'success' changed across generations?"
2. Plan your answer using this structure:
Conceptual framing
Historical comparison or context
Specific example or case study

Analysis of multiple perspectives

Connection to broader social trends
Personal reflection/conclusion
3. Record yourself speaking for 2-3 minutes
4. Use the self-assessment checklist below

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Self-Assessment Rubric
Criteria 7 Notes for
Improvement

I addressed
the question's
complexity

I included
relevant
concepts or
theories

I provided
specific
examples

I examined
multiple
perspectives

I used
academic/sop
histicated
vocabulary

I incorporated
cause-effect
reasoning

I used 3+
advanced
grammatical
structures

I connected
ideas logically
throughout

I avoided over-
simplifying
the issue

I used natural
speech with
appropriate
hesitations
 Key Vocabulary & Collocations Master List
This comprehensive vocabulary guide draws from the exemplary responses in the video to help you
enhance your own IELTS speaking performance. Incorporating these expressions naturally will help
you achieve a higher band score.

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 Personal Experience & Reflections
Expression Type Example Usage

"hard to pick just one" Hedging expression "There are so many

examples that it's hard to
pick just one."

"taught me the value of" Reflection collocation "That experience taught me

the value of patience."

"all the time" Frequency adverbial "I face these kinds of

challenges all the time in my
work."

"huge amount of work and Emphasis phrase "Building a business requires

sacrifice" a huge amount of work and
sacrifice."

"way outside my comfort Idiomatic intensity "Public speaking is way

zone" outside my comfort zone."

"to a certain extent" Qualifying phrase "To a certain extent, you can
predict outcomes, but not
entirely."

"take precautions" Collocation "You can minimize risks if

you take precautions
beforehand."

"take responsibility for" Verb collocation "As a manager, I had to take

responsibility for the team's
performance."

"put pressure on" Phrasal verb "Social media can put

pressure on political leaders
to act quickly."

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 Abstract Concepts & Analysis
Expression Type Example Usage

"second and third order Academic concept "We often fail to consider the
consequences" second and third order
consequences of our
decisions."

"delay gratification" Psychological concept "Success often comes to

those who can delay
gratification effectively."

"unintended consequences" Academic phrase "Policy changes can often

lead to unintended
consequences."

"placate" Formal verb "Leaders sometimes need to

placate public opinion even
when facts are unclear."

"hive mindset" Metaphorical concept "Social media can create a

hive mindset where
independent thinking is
discouraged."

"mob rule" Political concept "Instant communication

sometimes leads to a form of
mob rule online."

"whipped up" Phrasal verb "Emotions can be whipped

up rapidly through social
media platforms."

"false narrative" Media concept "A false narrative can spread

before the facts are verified."

"intuitively do" Cognitive process "Some people intuitively do

what's best for their future."

"shape the future" Metaphorical expression "Our present choices shape

the future in ways we can't
fully predict."

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 Contrasting & Linking Expressions
Expression Type Example Usage

"but at the same time" Contrast marker "I need to work hard, but at
the same time I value my
family time."

"however" Contrast connector "I enjoy technology; however,

it sometimes intrudes on my
personal life."

"so basically" Summarizing transition "So basically, I try to balance

work and personal
responsibilities."

"compared to" Comparison phrase "Children who could wait

had better outcomes
compared to those who
couldn't."

"for example" Exemplification marker "For example, when my son

was young, I often had to
choose between work and
play."

"that's why" Causal connector "That's why many people

struggle with long-term
planning."

"in the past... now" Time contrast structure "In the past, news traveled
slowly. Now, information
spreads instantly."

"to a certain extent... but" Concession structure "To a certain extent we can
predict outcomes, but the
future remains uncertain."

"on the one hand... on the Balanced viewpoint "On the one hand
other hand" technology connects us, on
the other hand it can isolate
us."

"therefore" Logical connector "The information spread

rapidly; therefore, leaders
had to respond quickly."

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 Professional & Business Vocabulary
Expression Type Example Usage

"negatively impacting" Business language "His attitude was negatively

impacting team morale."

"affecting the rest of the Organizational impact "One person's performance

team" was affecting the rest of the
team."

"having difficult Management skill "Having difficult

conversations" conversations about
performance is part of
leadership."

"build it into" Business goal "I wanted to build it into the

leading company in its field."

"build the business" Business collocation "I've spent years trying to

build the business into
something sustainable."

"firing someone" Management action "Firing someone is one of

the hardest responsibilities
of leadership."

"leadership position" Professional role "Being in a leadership

position comes with difficult
decisions."

"take some kind of action" Decision-making "Leaders are expected to

take some kind of action
during crises."

"safeguard people" Professional responsibility "A leader's job is to safeguard

people and protect their
interests."

"key reasons" Business justification "One of the key reasons for

our approach was customer
satisfaction."

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 Personal Feelings & Attitudes
Expression Type Example Usage

"I'm very introverted" Personality description "As I'm very introverted, I find
networking events
challenging."

"I feel conflicted" Emotional state "I feel conflicted about

working long hours away
from my family."

"I hate it" Strong emotion "Even though it's necessary, I

hate it when I have to let
someone go."

"it's horrible" Emotional response "Firing people is part of

business, but it's horrible to
experience."

"I would prefer" Preference structure "I would prefer to focus on

creative work rather than
management."

"I find it extremely difficult" Challenge expression "I find it extremely difficult to
disconnect from work."

"I value over everything" Priority statement "Freedom is what I value

over everything in my life."

"I can't think of" Processing phrase "Right now, I can't think of a
better example."

"I don't think I'm qualified" Limitation acknowledgment "I don't think I'm qualified to
answer such a philosophical
question."

"I need to improve" Self-development "I need to improve my health

and be more disciplined in
that area."

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 Time Expressions & Life Events
Expression Type Example Usage

"in those days" Past time marker "In those days, in the 80s in
Ireland, being a chef was
very difficult."

"when Tom was growing up" Life stage reference "When Tom was growing up
in Vietnam, we lived in a tiny
apartment."

"at one time" Past period "I was a lawyer at one time,
working in corporate law."

"during the 2008 financial Historical reference "During the 2008 financial
crisis" crisis, I was laid off from my
job."

"after that" Sequence marker "After that, I decided to set

up an online bookstore."

"down the road" Future time (informal) "The consequences might

only become apparent down
the road."

"recently" Near past reference "This happened recently in

my own country."

"these days" Current period "Being in a leadership

position these days is more
challenging."

"over 30 or 40 years" Extended duration "They tracked the results

over 30 or 40 years."

"throughout" Continuous duration "Multiple riots and protests

occurred throughout the
country."

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 IELTS Topics & Expressions by Theme
Education Work & Business Technology
"stay in school" "corporate law" "rely too heavily"
"work hard in school" "financial crisis" "modern life"

"value of education" "laid off" "encroaches on personal

"taught me a lesson" "set up a business" lives"

"learning outside the "leadership position" "instant messaging"

classroom" "difficult conversations" "social media platforms"

"team performance" "filter and censor

information"

Society & Media Personal Development Decision Making

"false narrative" "delay gratification" "second and third order
"whip into hysteria" "discipline equals consequences"

"mob rule" freedom" "unintended

"outside my comfort zone" consequences"
"hive mindset"
"take responsibility" "predict the future"
"weaponize information"
"work-life balance" "minimize risks"
"public opinion"
"personal ambitions" "take precautions"
"marshmallow test"

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 Tips for Using These Expressions
1. Don't memorize entire answers - instead, learn key phrases that you can adapt to different
questions
2. Practice incorporating 2-3 collocations from this list in each practice answer you give
3. Choose expressions that match the formality level required (Part 3 typically requires more
formal/academic language than Part 1)

4. Use expressions naturally - don't force them into your answer if they don't fit
5. Build topic-specific vocabulary sets based on common IELTS themes (education, technology,
environment, etc.)
6. Record yourself using these expressions and check if they sound natural
7. Combine different types of expressions (e.g., a time expression + a contrast marker + a
reflection phrase) to create complex, sophisticated responses

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 Comprehensive Practice Exercises & Self-
Assessment
This section provides structured practice activities and evaluation tools to help you prepare
effectively for your IELTS Speaking Test. Use these exercises to apply the strategies and language
demonstrated in the video.

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 Complete Practice Test
Below is a mini practice test with questions similar to those in the video. Record yourself answering
each question using the strategies and language features analyzed in previous sections.

Part 1: Introduction & Personal Questions (30-45

seconds per answer)
1. Can you describe a skill you learned outside of formal education?
2. How do you usually manage your time between work/study and leisure?
3. Do you find it easy to learn new technologies? Why or why not?

4. What aspect of your daily routine do you find most challenging?

Part 2: Extended Response (1-2 minutes)

Choose one topic and speak about it for 1-2 minutes:

Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision. Explain what the decision was,
why it was difficult, and how you eventually decided.
Talk about a responsibility you have that you find challenging. Explain what the responsibility is,
why you find it challenging, and how you manage it.

Part 3: Abstract Discussion (1-2 minutes per answer)

1. How do you think technology has changed the way people make important life decisions?
2. To what extent should individuals prioritize personal ambitions over collective responsibilities?
3. What role does immediate feedback play in shaping people's behavior in modern society?
4. How might the relationship between personal freedom and social obligation change in the
future?

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Targeted Practice Activities
Activity 1: Response Structure Practice
1. Select three questions (one from each part) from the practice test above
2. For each question:
Write bullet points for your answer structure (don't write full sentences)

Identify 2-3 collocations or advanced vocabulary items to include

Record yourself answering without reading from notes
Listen back and evaluate your structure using the rubric below

Activity 2: Vocabulary Integration Challenge

1. Choose 10 expressions from the Vocabulary & Collocations guide
2. Create a simple speaking topic (e.g., "My hometown," "A challenging experience")
3. Record yourself speaking for 1 minute, naturally incorporating as many of the selected
expressions as possible
4. Count how many you used naturally (aim for at least 5-6)

Activity 3: Complexity Building

1. Start with a simple answer to the question: "What skill would you like to improve?"
Basic answer (30 seconds): State the skill and why
Level 2 (60 seconds): Add a specific example and more details

Level 3 (90 seconds): Add contrasting perspectives and future implications

2. Record each level, increasing complexity each time
3. Notice how you develop your answer with additional elements

Activity 4: Hesitation Reduction

1. Choose a Part 3 question from the practice test
2. Record yourself answering twice:
First attempt: Answer naturally
Second attempt: Focus on reducing filler words ("um," "like," "you know")
3. Compare recordings and count filler words in each

Activity 5: Transitions and Cohesion

1. Create a list of 10 transition phrases (e.g., "However," "In contrast," "Furthermore")
2. Answer this question: "How has communication changed in recent years?"
Comprehensive Self-Assessment Rubric
Use this detailed rubric to evaluate your practice responses. Score yourself from 1-5 on each criterion
(1=needs significant improvement, 5=excellent).

Fluency & Coherence

Criterion 1 2 3 4 5 Notes

Speech
flows
naturally
without
unnatural
pauses

Ideas
progress
logically
from one
point to
the next

Uses a
variety of
cohesive
devices
and
transition
s

Maintains
focus
througho
ut
response

Begins
and
conclude
s
response
effectively

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Progress Tracking Template
Use this template to track your improvement over time:

Practice Question Strengths Areas for Action

Date Practiced Identified Improvement Plan

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