In Friday's speaking lesson I described a funny thing that happened to me. I found it really easy to write my description because I told a true story. I wasn't worrying about grammar or vocabulary; I just told my story in a natural way.
The key to a high speaking score isn't your use of 'complex' grammar structures, big words or idiomatic phrases. The key is to speak as naturally as possible, and real examples or stories help you to do this.
I agree with you Simon, but in exam day student are worry about thier grammar and using correct tenses so while they are talking or telling a story to the examiner they are thinking about grammar and sometimes it is difficult to talk in a natural way unlike when you talk with your friends in normal situations
moreover the examiner's facial expressions play an important role in your score, for me as an example last month i had speaking test and the examiner was so nervious so i could not do well and i have got only 6
Posted by: Fatima | April 21, 2013 at 11:47
Simon, agree! But how to acheive it? I have perfect writing skills, but still have problems to speak fluently and naturally..what to do?
Posted by: Anastassia | April 21, 2013 at 13:02
When you explain real story in that case people do most of grammar mistake.
Posted by: Ajay Sharma | April 21, 2013 at 13:02
i love your story
Posted by: jinan | April 21, 2013 at 13:17
Hey Simon,
Could you give me some ideas about this topic?
Thank you in advance.
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Posted by: ASD | April 21, 2013 at 14:14
Dear Simone,
I find your website very helpful. I had my speaking test yesterday. examiner in my every answer say it's an interesting point. should i take it positive
Posted by: navreet | April 25, 2013 at 23:34
Is there anyone to practice IELTS with me as a partner, skype id- sanjib3069
Posted by: Ss | April 26, 2013 at 10:46