By the time they reach part 3 of the speaking test, many IELTS candidates just want to finish and go home. They've used up all of their energy doing the other parts of the test, and they're happy to have finished the 2-minute talk in part 2. As a result, not many people do really well in part 3.
Here's my tip: Save one last effort for part 3. It's your best chance to leave a good impression on the examiner and perhaps push him / her to give you that extra half band that you need.
Most of the time, last impression can be effective. That's why i agree with you. :)
Thank you so much for this informative site.
Posted by: Burak | March 08, 2019 at 09:41
Sir, actually ideas and vocabulary are repeated a lot in speaking part 3 . answers are moving around the questions.So, how to improve it?
Posted by: Pachu | March 08, 2019 at 16:53
A great, fresh way to look at the Speaking test. I guess these bits of wisdom come through hours and hours of experience. Thanks Mr Simon!
Posted by: Ranil Bond | March 09, 2019 at 04:37
To be honest, you don't know very much abour we Chinese. Most of us are devoted to all parts of the exam, using our "prehistoric powers", so, next time you want to promote your advice, please take culture differences into account.
Posted by: Chinese Candidate | March 12, 2019 at 11:34
Hey Chinese Candidate,
If your pre-historic culture is so great, why do you want to leave it for whatever purpose? IELTS is taken by those who want to study/work in English speaking countries.
Posted by: Assimilate! | March 17, 2019 at 11:56
This advice wasn't directed at a particular nationality, but I like the phrase "prehistoric powers" so thanks for that!
Posted by: Simon | April 11, 2019 at 15:55