It's fine to give negative answers in part 1 of the speaking test. Here are some example negative answers for people who don't like sport:
1. What sports or physical activities do you regularly do?
Unfortunately I don't have time to do any sports or physical activities because of my work commitments. I'd like to find more time for regular exercise.
2. Which sport or game would you like to be good at?
I'd like to be good at tennis. It must be great to be able to hit the ball as hard as you can and watch it land exactly where you wanted it to.
3. Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
I don't watch much sport on TV and I'm not a big sports fan, so I think I would probably enjoy doing sports more than watching them.
4. Do you think children should be encouraged to do more sport?
Yes, I think that sport is really important for children. Sports and games teach children to play together and try their best.
thx simon
i will attend ielTS tomorrow for my first time in China, i am nervous to some extent and feel bad.
could u provide me some suggestion to perform well in oral exam ?
thx very much.
Posted by: peng | October 25, 2013 at 09:08
Hi peng:
The most important I want to well you is keep relax. In part 1 & part 3, you can just imagine that you have a free talk with a foreigner, and the only one thing you need to notice is your small grammar mistakes. I attended IELTS in China and I got 6 in speaking test, but I got only 5.5 in speaking last month when I already studied abroad. Just because I feel quite nervous during my test.
Therefore, what I want to tell you is just keep relax, it is a free talk.
At part 2, give a reasonable answer and describe the subject clearly, then you can get 6.
Posted by: Michael | October 25, 2013 at 09:26
I got my result today ...and I am happy
L=6, R=6, W6.5, S=5.5, O=6.
This was my 2nd attempt. last time I got L=7, R6.5, W 5.5 and S=5.
I do a lot of writing ( one month), and I follow Simon's advice. I'm so glad...now I can move on.
thank you Simon, thank you very much for your effort to teach us English. I think I will be here for a while, because I have what to learn from your lessons.
big hug from Andrea
Posted by: Andrea Kiss | October 25, 2013 at 10:13
tnx simon i got my result now and your advice was really helpful :) so happy ive got 6.5 bands more than i need (5.5) tnx alot..
Posted by: joan | October 25, 2013 at 15:34
sir. my name is ravinder kaur .am from india new delhi. i took my ielts test on 28 sep and only got 5 bands .my speaking score was 5.5 and writing was 5.5 and reading was 5 and listening was only 4. but in my preparation class always got 7 bands in listening . i need 6 bands overall . sir tell me how can i improve my bands. now my next test is 16 nov 2013 . please sir reply m as soon . need your tips as wel help ..
thank you sir
Posted by: ravindr kaur | October 25, 2013 at 17:46
Hi everyone,
Congrats to Joan and Andrea!
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Hi Michael,
I appreciate the piece of advice you gave Peng. My test is tomorrow, 2nd attempt, in London and I am certain that I will come here to share my great scores when my result is out in Jesus name. Thanks to Simon, all his teachings and words of motivation.
I wish you all good success.
Joy Ekpata
Posted by: Dr. Joy Ekpata | October 25, 2013 at 18:30
Happy Friday everyone!
Here are my sample answers for someone who REALLY HATES sports; hope you can find them useful:
1) To be honest, I don't do any sports or physical activities because I really hate moving my body and the feeling of having sweat all over my body. I'd rather stay home to relax and do something not vigorous at all.
2) Well, since I don't have any interest in sports, I don't want to be good at any sports or games that require any physical movement. This is a question that I have never thought of.
3) If I only had these two choices, I guess I would choose to watch sports. You know, sitting there won't require me to move and I could actually take the opportunity to rest and take a nap!
4) Mmm... I think encouraging children to do more sports would be fine as long as they are willing to do it. As for me, I would definitely feel annoyed if someone asked or forced me to do something I really dislike.
Have a nice weekend!
Martin
Posted by: Martin | October 25, 2013 at 19:08
hello
can I improve my writing from 4.5 to 5 in 14 days? please.
Posted by: Ali | October 26, 2013 at 00:51
hi everyone
I want to know how I can answer these questions
1/what news are the most interesting for you?
2/Do you think young people are more interesting in news than the elderly?
3/Do you think women like to chat more than men? why?
4/why is getting news important?
Posted by: jone | October 26, 2013 at 18:54
I got my result on 25-10-2013.I got Speaking-7,Writing-6.5,Listening-6,Reading-6.This was my second attempt.In first chance I got only 5 in writing and 6 in speaking.My advice is speak with enthusiasm and speak as much as possible and also in writing write as much as possible then will get score
Posted by: mathan | October 26, 2013 at 19:36
Hi everyone,
sometimes I'm too eager to express my ideas and I couldn't fully tell the examiner what I really want to say.I guess I might be a bit neverous and therefore can't clearly organise my ideas. Is that possible? Could you analyse the reason and help me correct this disadvantage?
Posted by: lynn | October 27, 2013 at 03:39
Hi simon,
Is there any way to change the speaking band score? My score was L:8 R:8 W:7 S:6 0:7. this was my 1st time taking IELTS. My hands are quite tied as there is a deadline for the board exam i need to take this 2013, if I miss this opportunity I will have to wait another year, which is both very difficult,time and money consuming. I dont understand how they got this score,clearly I do believe i deserve better. I passed with the required overall band score, however I need a minimum of 7 for speaking, Can i ask for any suggestions tay may help?
Posted by: Maddy | October 27, 2013 at 05:36
It's really a shocking news for me that I had got my IELTS result last week which was 6(L6, R6, W6, and S5.5). Meanwhile, I anticipated that I would get at least overall 6.5 and specifically 7 in listening and speaking. But, on the other hand, listening and speaking scores indeed disappointed me. I would expect experts' suggestions how can I overcome this situation.
Posted by: Robin | October 27, 2013 at 12:50
i gonna pass ietls eassy :)
Posted by: kim chanh vesana | October 28, 2013 at 13:03
Hi simon
is it true that it does not sound natural for Ielts examer to hear " From my perspective"??
As I always write it in the essay??
Posted by: chiachia | October 31, 2013 at 05:17
Hi guys!!!
This is my skype; murat.aslan05 lets make practice. ı got 6 from the last one and ı think ı had this score because ı was nervous. I want to beat my anxiety and it will help us all.
Good luck to everyone
Posted by: murat | November 01, 2013 at 19:16
Hi,I have taken 3 times,and the next one will be on 9th Novemeber
1.L(7.5) S(7) R(8.5) W(6.5) OVERALL:7.5
2.L(7) S(6.5) R(7.5) W(7.5) OVERALL:7
3.L(8.5) S(7) R(6) W(7) overall:7
I have to achieve 7 in each part
does anyone want to practise speaking together?
Please leave your skype name,i will add you.
Posted by: Elise | November 02, 2013 at 18:37
dear sir i have completed master of pharmacy and i want to go Australia so i want guidance about Australia,
Posted by: dhaval patel | November 04, 2013 at 11:33
hi guys,
I need a mark from 8 to 9 of ielts.I'm not sure if I can achieve it or not.I have graduated from English Language and Literature but I don't know anything about the test unfortunately...Is there anybody to share his experience with me?I am from Istanbul
Posted by: ümit | November 04, 2013 at 17:57
my skype is phamanhnga2011 , does anyone like to pratice speaking with me ! i have to taking ielts at the end of this year. i have just taking CAE test. quite hard :)
Posted by: anh nga | November 08, 2013 at 13:05
I think that when the question is about what activity you do we shouldn't say we don't
Posted by: rania | November 27, 2014 at 18:08