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IELTS Preparation

Course

Module 3: Speaking Part 1 – Overview/Frame 1 topics


Skills focus: Extending your answers
Warm up: When you are anxious or afraid,
what do you do to calm your nerves?
Speaking: The Pre-interview Introduction

Before your interview starts, your examiner will perform some routine tasks:

Read out some introductory information

Ask your name and check your ID

Introduce themselves

During this time, you should:

Relax and breathe!

Listen to your examiner’s voice carefully

Smile!
Speaking Part 1

The interview (and Part 1) begin when the examiner says “I would like
to ask you some questions about yourself.”

Question: Why does the interview start this way?


Why is Part 1 of the interview about you?

Talking about ourselves is the most common and frequent form of


speaking we do.

Talking about ourselves requires the least cognitive load.

Your examiner (and IELTS) want you to feel relaxed to give your best
interview!
Speaking Part 1

Part 1 consists of three sets of questions (called “frames”).


The topics of the frames are set before you meet your examiner.

Each frame generally has three or four questions.

Your examiner must use the sets of questions they are given.
Your examiner will try to discuss all three frames.

Your examiner will try and use the maximum time (5 minutes).
Speaking Part 1, Frame 1

The first frame of Part 1 is the most predictable part of the IELTS exam!
You will be asked questions about (1) where you live OR (2) what you
do.

You should know the possible types of questions and be comfortable


with answering them.

You should keep your answers brief, but not too simple.

You should never memorize your answers.


Frame 1: Where you live

Your examiner will ask you about where you live now or where you
come from (your home/area/town/region/country).

Common “where you live” questions:

1. X or Y? e.g., Do you live in a house or an apartment?


2. Favorite? e.g., What is your favorite room in your house?
3. Superlatives, e.g., What do you like most about your
hometown/area/apartment?
Frame 1: What you do

Your examiner will ask you: “Do you work, or are you a student?” (They will
ask you this even if you are obviously not old enough to work!)

Do not give a flat answer. Demonstrate your “willingness to speak at length!”

E.g., “I’m currently a student at Minh Viet Academy, and I am graduating


next year. I’m looking forward to it!”

“I’m a sophomore at Minh Viet Academy. It’s a private online high school.”

“I’ve just graduated high school. I will be going to university in Singapore in


the Fall.”
Skills Focus: Extending your
answers
Why is it important that we extend our answers?
The examiner’s view: Some things to consider:

Your examiner will always try to maximize your speaking time (e.g., in
Part 1 = 5 minutes)

You examiner will try to ask all of their set questions (but there is no
penalty to you if they don’t)
Your examiner cannot add their own questions to Part 1
How much should I speak?

1. When responding to your examiner, try to give answers of that are


two or three complete sentences.
2. If you have more to say about a particular question, it’s ok to keep
talking. However, it’s never polite to ramble or dominate a
conversation.
3. Do not be alarmed or offended if your examiner cuts you off; they
are only trying to keep to their scheduled time.
4. Pay attention to non-verbal cues from your examiner, you can often
tell when they want to move on!
What will your examiner do if your answer isn’t enough?

1. They will stare at you silently.

2. They will nod and gesture vigorously to encourage you to keep going.

3. They will ask you the only follow up question they can…“why/why not?”
Five ways to extend your
answers
1.Anticipate the “Why?”

Examiner: What is your favorite room in your flat?

My bedroom.

My bedroom because it’s big.

It’s definitely my bedroom since I decorated it myself. It’s all blue, which
is my favorite color, and there are lots of posters and pictures on the
walls. I also like that it is cozy and quiet, and I can be alone there
without my siblings or parents bothering me.
2. Give examples

Examiner: Do you get along with your neighbors?

Yes, they are mostly friendly.

Yes, they are mostly friendly. Everyone in my building says “hello” to


each other, and I often look after my upstairs neighbors’ goldfish when
they are away. We are also constantly borrowing things from one
another.
3. Present contrasting ideas/opinions

Examiner: How do you plan to use this subject in the future?

I hope to become a teacher.

Well, my parents really want me to continue to law school, but I’m


planning to become a teacher.

I’m thinking about becoming a teacher, but I would also like to start my
own business one day.
4. Make past comparisons

Examiner: What is your favorite subject in school?

I like math.

I used to love physics a lot, but I’m taking chemistry this year, and I like
it even more…

Last year I was really into history; however, I’ve become more
interested in English recently…
5. Talk about the future

Examiner: Is the area where you live noisy or quiet?

It’s pretty quiet.

It’s pretty quiet, but they are about to tear down a building on my block
and construct a new highrise, so I suspect that it will be much louder
soon!

It’s mostly quiet because there is not a lot of traffic. I wouldn’t mind
living in a noisier place in the future, because I like to be in a busy
environment.
Final thoughts:

The aim of Frame 1 is to get to know you, so speak as you would to a


new acquaintance who may become your friend: provide relevant and
interesting information about yourself, but don’t go overboard! You
want to leave a good impression without dominating the conversation.
Thank
You!
See you next week!

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