How I Improved My IELTS Speaking Score to 8.5

🔑Being talkative and maintaining a conversation is more important than sounding smart in the IELTS Speaking exam.

🗣️Speak simply and fluently to avoid pauses and hesitations, which can lower your score.

🎙️Use an informal speaking style, but remain respectful to the examiner. Avoid slang and controversial topics.

⏳Maintain a steady pace throughout the exam. Speaking too fast or too slow can affect your score.

📝Give open answers and expand your responses by providing details and personal experiences.

Does speaking fast result in a higher score?

—No, speaking fast is not necessary for a high score in the IELTS Speaking exam. It is more important to speak fluently and be able to maintain a conversation.

How can I handle interruptions from the examiner?

—Expect interruptions during the exam. Stay calm and continue your response. The examiner has a limited time and may interrupt to move on to the next question.

Should I cover all sub-questions in Part 2 of the exam?

—No, you don't have to cover all sub-questions in Part 2. Focus on providing a coherent and detailed response to the main topic.

Is it acceptable to use personal examples in Part 3?

—While it is acceptable to use personal examples in Part 3, try to provide broader ideas and concepts to demonstrate your understanding of the topic.

How can I expand my answers in Part 1?

—Try to give open answers and provide additional information or examples when answering questions in Part 1. This shows your ability to speak on a topic.

00:00In this video, Asiya shares her experience of improving her IELTS Speaking score from 8.0 to 8.5.

02:35Being talkative and maintaining a conversation is more important than sounding smart in the IELTS Speaking exam.

03:46Speak simply and fluently to avoid pauses and hesitations, which can lower your score.

04:59Use an informal speaking style, but remain respectful to the examiner. Avoid slang and controversial topics.

06:16Maintain a steady pace throughout the exam. Speaking too fast or too slow can affect your score.

06:49Give open answers and expand your responses by providing details and personal experiences.

08:37Expect interruptions during the exam. Stay calm and continue your response.

09:19Focus on providing a coherent and detailed response to the main topic in Part 2 of the exam.