My main tip for speaking part 2 is to prepare good vocabulary for common topics. This is what I've done in each of my video lessons for this part of the test.
On the task card, the last bullet point always asks you to explain why. This is the best part of the question in terms of vocabulary preparation. Let's take the "describe a family" question as an example:
Describe a family (not your own family) that you like. You should say
- how you know this family
- who the people in the family are
- what the members of the family are like
- and explain WHY you like this family.
Here are some ideas for the "why" part of this task:
- friendly, kind, caring, big-hearted
- supportive, always there when you need them
- good role models, they set a good example
- welcoming, great hosts, their door is always open
Can you think of any more words or phrases to add to this list?
harmonious, modern, close-knit, flesh and blood
Posted by: Neo | April 08, 2016 at 12:18
Hi Simon and everyone,
I want to share an essay for writing task 1 which is consisted of a line graph and bar chart. I have trouble writing the third and fourth paragraph.
So, I decided to write for the past-present years for 3rd paragraph and future years for fourth paragraph. Is this step correct?
Here is the question:
http://postimg.org/image/uimc8aq55/
Posted by: Fizz | April 08, 2016 at 13:42
Hi simon
I really liked the idea of preparing set of words for each topic to use with easy word constructions to make appealing sentences .
I wonder where I can get these vocabulary from ?
I am thinking to make a vocabulary list of different topics ...
Posted by: Misha | April 08, 2016 at 14:10
Understanding, loving,humble
Posted by: Dr Fareen Memon | April 08, 2016 at 16:50
Dear Fizz
Thank you for sharing this question. I think for paragraph 3 you need to use both, past and future tense, and for paragraph 4 you need to do the same.
Posted by: DR-ALI | April 08, 2016 at 17:44
DR-ALI
So, basically, 3rd paragraph is for 1st graph and fourth paragraph is for the 2nd graph?
Posted by: Fizz | April 08, 2016 at 22:00
hard-working, energetic, polite,optimstic
Posted by: tracie | April 09, 2016 at 12:55
Dear Fizz
Yes. I think it would be a good organisation.
Posted by: DR-ALI | April 09, 2016 at 23:22
cultured people or a cultured person, lovely, helpful, advisor, and cheerful.
Posted by: Sunho | April 10, 2016 at 02:37
understanding, cozy atmosphere, energetic, united
Posted by: Nguyễn Quỳnh Anh | April 10, 2016 at 03:40
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Posted by: desi_don | April 10, 2016 at 17:25
That was my real test question 2 month ago and I was quite suprized when I saw that question because I could not think anythink about this question and I do lots of hesitations. But at the end of the speaking test, I got 6 point. I wasnt expecting this score. But following exam, I certainly more and clear spoke compared to previous speaking exam but can you guess my score? That was 5.5! I decided, this evaluation is not logical and acceptable. That was just my experience, when I saw this question I remembered my dramatic case..
Posted by: Zeki Özalp | April 11, 2016 at 13:56
organized, always like to help others, knowledgeable, educated people, funny, humble
Posted by: Bakr | April 11, 2016 at 16:49
congenial, strange, lovable, determined, honest and hard-working, welcoming, accommodating, skillful, unified family, supportive to other ppl, disciplined, unorthodox,perfect and amazing family structure with a few number of adorable kids.
Posted by: sabin | April 13, 2016 at 09:28
versatile,optimism
Posted by: Chandler | April 18, 2016 at 09:03