English as a Language – Small steps on speaking
English language is recognized worldwide and it’s one of widely spoken language around the world. If you visit any part of the world it’s not necessary to learn the regional language if you can communicate in English that is sufficient for you. IELTS is the test which rates your overall competency in language and there is speaking module specially designed to rate your speaking ability in terms of fluency, how clear and correctly you can communicate. In this test your range of vocabulary and grammar is also judged. This test is same for Academic and General Training candidates.
If you want to appear in IELTS exam but hesitating because you don’t have fluency or you don’t get words to express your ideas and views. For all these barriers and others we will here discuss what can be done to improve yourself.
Think before you leap- As it is commonly said “Think before you leap” you should implement in speaking test also. Whenever you speak anything just process the word in your mind so that you can accurately convey the sentence to your listener.
Use fillers – Fillers are always life saving as they can be used when you are thinking and framing your sentence at that time beside of sitting quietly you should use fillers sentences like “Let me think for a while” or “ What I am trying to say is..” These sentences can fill the gap.
Be a good listener- Always try to listen how a person who is good in English speak try to catch his pronunciation his way of talking and how he connect the sentences with each other. This can be possible only if you are a good listener.
Take lesson from your mistakes – Take your own test and record the session then listen to it carefully. You will come to know where you have lacked try to work on them. If you don’t find any mistake go to someone who has good command in language.
Make learning fun- If you feel bore while studying or learning from study material switch to songs, movies or speeches on radio or TV this will create your interest and learning will be fun. These modes will also help you in enhancing your vocabulary and ideas.
Practice- Practice is must you cannot be fluent until you practice on daily basis I am not telling you to do the practice test everyday but remain in touch with the language either by listening songs or by watching movies.
Now let’s discuss what examiner wants?
The examiner will want to see how well you can
– speak on daily routine and common topics as he will ask you a range of question on these topics.
– elaborate a given topic using appropriate language
– organize your ideas coherently
– express and justify your opinions
– analyze, discuss and speculate about issues
– Make sure that you relax and talk fluently. You will need to speak naturally.
With Best Wishes!
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