1. IELTS Speaking Webinar By Marcus Campbell Windsor School of English - Moscow

2. Overview of the exam

3. Listening

4. Overview of the exam Listening Reading

5. Overview of the exam Listening Reading Writing

6. Overview of the exam Listening Reading Writing Speaking

7. Overview of the exam Listening Reading Writing Speaking

8. Overview of the Speaking

9. Three parts

10. Overview of the Speaking Three parts Parts 1 and 3 are an interview

11. Overview of the Speaking Three parts Parts 1 and 3 are an interview Part 2 is a monologue

12. Overview of the Speaking Three parts Parts 1 and 3 are an interview Part 2 is a monologue Questions become more challenging

13. Overview of the Speaking Three parts Parts 1 and 3 are an interview Part 2 is a monologue Questions become more challenging The test will begin only when the examiner says “In this first part I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself”

14. Part 1 - It’s all about you!

15. Approximately 8 – 10 questions

16. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Approximately 8 – 10 questions Lasts for about 4-5 minutes

17. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Approximately 8 – 10 questions Lasts for about 4-5 minutes First question is usually about your background

18. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Approximately 8 – 10 questions Lasts for about 4-5 minutes First question is usually about your background Work/Studies

19. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Approximately 8 – 10 questions Lasts for about 4-5 minutes First question is usually about your background Work/Studies Hometown

20. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Approximately 8 – 10 questions Lasts for about 4-5 minutes First question is usually about your background Work/Studies Hometown

21. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Approximately 8 – 10 Lasts for about 4-5 minutes First question is usually about your background Work/ Studies Hometown Two more topics based on hobbies, lifestyle, interests, habits, etc

22. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather

23. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food

24. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family

25. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends

26. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading

27. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television

28. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films

29. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time

30. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time Public transport

31. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time Public transport Holidays

32. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time Public transport Holidays Names

33. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time Public transport Holidays Names Exercise

34. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time Public transport Holidays Names Exercise Shopping

35. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time Public transport Holidays Names Exercise Shopping Music

36. Part 1 - It’s all about you! Weather Food Family Friends Reading Television Films Free time Public transport Holidays Names Exercise Shopping Music Animals

37. Question time The questions are designed so that every student has an equal opportunity to answer them.

38. Question time The questions are designed so that every student has an equal opportunity to answer them. “What food is popular in your country?”

39. Question time The questions are designed so that every student has an equal opportunity to answer them. “What food is popular in your country?” Not “How do you make pizza?”

40. Question time Focus on the question types, not the content of the answer.

41. Question time Focus on the question types, not the content of the answer. Describe

42. Question time Focus on the question types, not the content of the answer. Describe Identify

43. Question time Focus on the question types, not the content of the answer. Describe Identify Compare

44. Question time Focus on the question types, not the content of the answer. Describe Identify Compare Predict

45. Question time Focus on the question types, not the content of the answer. “Tell me about your hometown”

46. Question time Focus on the question types, not the content of the answer. “Tell me about your hometown” “Show me your ability to describe something (a place) and give me some town or city vocabulary”

47. Question time “Tell me about your hometown” “I come from London. It is the capital of England. London is a very nice city. In London there are many things to do.”

48. Question time “Tell me about your hometown” “I come from London. It is the capital of England. London is a very nice city. In London there are many things to do.” “Well, actually, I come from smack-bang in the middle of London, and I’ve lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m actually working in another city. I suppose if I had to describe London the first thing I’d say is that it’s pretty big, one of the biggest cities in Europe. Another thing is that there’s loads of stuff to do here…”

49. Question time “Well, actually, I come from smack-bang in the middle of London, and I’ve lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m actually working in another city. I suppose if I had to describe London the first thing I’d say is that it’s pretty big, one of the biggest cities in Europe. Another thing is that there’s loads of stuff to do here…”

50. Question time “Well, actually, I come from smack-bang in the middle of London, and I’ve lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m actually working in another city. I suppose if I had to describe London the first thing I’d say is that it’s pretty big, one of the biggest cities in Europe. Another thing is that there’s loads of stuff to do here…” Redundant language

51. Question time “Well, actually, I come from smack-bang in the middle of London, and I’ve lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m actually working in another city. I suppose if I had to describe London the first thing I’d say is that it’s pretty big, one of the biggest cities in Europe. Another thing is that there’s loads of stuff to do here…” Linking words

52. Question time “Well, actually, I come from smack-bang in the middle of London, and I’ve lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m actually working in another city. I suppose if I had to describe London the first thing I’d say is that it’s pretty big, one of the biggest cities in Europe. Another thing is that there’s loads of stuff to do here…” Range of tenses

53. Question time “Well, actually, I come from smack-bang in the middle of London, and I’ve lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m actually working in another city. I suppose if I had to describe London the first thing I’d say is that it’s pretty big, one of the biggest cities in Europe. Another thing is that there’s loads of stuff to do here…” Complex structures

54. Question time “Well, actually, I come from smack-bang in the middle of London, and I’ve lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m actually working in another city. I suppose if I had to describe London the first thing I’d say is that it’s pretty big, one of the biggest cities in Europe. Another thing is that there’s loads of stuff to do here…” Idiomatic vocabulary

55. Don’t be so direct!

56. Begin with a lead-in phrase

57. Don’t be so direct! Begin with a lead-in phrase “Ok then…”

58. Don’t be so direct! Begin with a lead-in phrase “Ok then…” “Alright…”

59. Don’t be so direct! Begin with a lead-in phrase “Ok then…” “Alright…” “Well, you know…”

60. Don’t be so direct! Begin with a lead-in phrase “Ok then…” “Alright…” “Well, you know…” “To be honest…”

61. Don’t be so direct! Begin with a lead-in phrase “Ok then…” “Alright…” “Well, you know…” “To be honest…” “Well first of all…”

62. Add a Pointing Phrase

63. “I suppose I should begin by saying..”

64. Add a Pointing Phrase “I suppose I should begin by saying..” “I’d like to point out that…”

65. Add a Pointing Phrase “I suppose I should begin by saying..” “I’d like to point out that…” “The main thing is…”

66. Add a Pointing Phrase “I suppose I should begin by saying..” “I’d like to point out that…” “The main thing is…” “You might not know but…”

67. Use your own vocabulary

68. “Do you like animals?”

69. Use your own vocabulary “Do you like animals?” “Yes, I like animals. I like cats and dogs because they are lovely”

70. Use your own vocabulary “Do you like animals?”

71. Use your own vocabulary “Do you like animals?” “Well, I actually really love cats – they’re so cute! I don’t know about dogs though really, I think I probably prefer little dogs as a general rule.”

72. The long turn

73. A monologue

74. The long turn A monologue 1 minute to prepare

75. The long turn A monologue 1 minute to prepare You can (and should) make notes

76. The long turn A monologue 1 minute to prepare You can (and should) make notes Speak for 2 minutes

77. The long turn A monologue 1 minute to prepare You can (and should) make notes Speak for 2 minutes Be prepared to answer a closing question

78. Marking scheme

79. Fluency

80. Marking scheme Fluency Lexical resource

81. Marking scheme Fluency Lexical resource Grammar

82. Marking scheme Fluency Lexical resource Grammar Pronunciation

83. Part three - being more general

84. 4-5 minutes

85. Part three - being more general 4-5 minutes Same or similar topic to part 2

86. Part three - being more general 4-5 minutes Same or similar topic to part 2 No longer about YOU, but more abstract

87. Part three - being more general 4-5 minutes Same or similar topic to part 2 No longer about YOU, but more abstract Questions will become more complex

88. Part three - being more general 4-5 minutes Same or similar topic to part 2 No longer about YOU, but more abstract Questions will become more complex Examiner can rephrase the questions

89. Golden rules

90. You are being tested on your language skills only.

91. Golden rules You are being tested on your language skills only. If you don’t hear or understand the question, ask the examiner to repeat.

92. Golden rules You are being tested on your language skills only. If you don’t hear or understand the question, ask the examiner to repeat. Grammar and fluency are equally important.

93. Golden rules You are being tested on your language skills only. If you don’t hear or understand the question, ask the examiner to repeat. Grammar and fluency are equally important. Ignore anything the examiner is writing.

94. Golden rules Use your own vocabulary

95. Golden rules Use your own vocabulary Don’t be afraid to experiment with idioms

96. Golden rules Use your own vocabulary Don’t be afraid to experiment with idioms Use contractions to make your speech more fluent.

97. Golden rules Use your own vocabulary Don’t be afraid to experiment with idioms Use contractions to make your speech more fluent. Don’t worry about what you have already said

98. Golden rules Use your own vocabulary Don’t be afraid to experiment with idioms Use contractions to make your speech more fluent. Don’t worry about what you have already said Don’t waste time searching for words.

99. IELTS Speaking Webinar By Marcus Campbell Windsor School of English - Moscow