International English Language Testing System-Ms Meera.pptx
- 1. IELTS Empowering people to live, work, and study abroad. The world's most trusted English test
- 2. IELTS is designed to help you achieve your ambition of working, studying or moving to a country where English is the native language. The International English Language Testing System
- 3. What is IELTS? English language proficiency test The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you study, work, or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA. It will be an ASSESSMENT of your ABILITY to: listen, 4 read, language write skills & speak In the English language
- 4. Why take IELTS? English is the third most spoken language in the world. IELTS is one of the most popular tests It is globally recognized. To demonstrate a high level of English language ability. You are able to communicate well You are able to integrate into the community.
- 5. An interview takes place between one examiner and one candidate for between 11 and 14 minutes. Every test is digitally recorded and consists of 3 parts A band mark is awarded between 1 and 9 with 9 being the highest. Productive & Integrated skills will be tested The SpeakingTest Interview format
- 6. For your Speaking Test make sure you Feel confident, speak naturally Relax and enjoy the conversation with the examiner Listen carefully to the questions Use fillers and hesitation devices if they need thinking time before answering Realize it is your language level not their opinions which are being evaluated Are aware of the time allowed for each section and include timed practice in class Are familiar with the assessment criteria
- 7. Follow this handy advice for your Speaking test: Try to speak as much as you are able to. Speak as fluently as you can and try to be spontaneous. Try to remain confident and enjoy using your English skills. Expand upon your answers as much as you can. Make sure that you talk more than the examiner does. If you need to, you can ask the examiner to clarify a question. Dont memorize prepared answers, examiners have the ability to recognize this and will change your question as a result. Remember that you will be marked on your ability to effectively communicate your opinions. The questions that the examiners ask often tend to be quite predictable, so make sure you practice at home but do not memorise your answers.
- 8. Part ZERO @ Administration Meeting the examiner Confirming your identity Introductions for the test PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WELL Avoid long drawn answers SpeakingTest format: Every test is digitally recorded and consists of 3 parts
- 9. Part 1 Candidate answers general questions on familiar/wide range of topics about 4 to 5 minutes Answers @ 2 to 3 sentences only for each question Topics Part 1 Test takers answer general questions about themselves (PERSONAL) and a range of familiar topics, such as their home, family, work, studies and interests. Etc. This part lasts between four and five minutes SpeakingTest format: Every test is digitally recorded and consists of 3 parts
- 10. Speaking Test format: Part 2 The candidate is asked to speak on a given topic (information is written on a task/cue card/booklet) for 1- 2 minutes. One minute of preparation in which the candidate can make notes is allowed. 4 minutes Candidate talks on a prompt Yes, It is a monologue The examiner may ask one or two questions on the same topic to finish this part of the test
- 11. Speaking Test format: Part 3 Discussion where test takers are asked further questions which are connected to the topic in Part 2 about 4 to 5 minutes Questions on more abstract issues & more in depth analysis related to the chosen topic in part 2 of the test. the topic area moves away from the personal and towards the general and abstract.
- 12. SpeakingTest Overview The candidates speaking ability is assessed on : fluency and coherence lexical resource grammatical range and accuracy & pronunciation
- 13. Examiners use detailed performance descriptors to award a band score for each of 4 assessment criteria: Criterion Weighting Fluency and coherence 25% Lexical resource 25% Grammatical range and accuracy 25% Pronunciation 25% SpeakingTest Overview Speaking Descriptors
- 14. IELTS score scale - Band 9 Speaking Test Assessment Criteria Speaking Band Descriptors Fluency and coherence 25% speaks fluently with only rare repetition or self-correction; any hesitation is content-related rather than to find words or grammar speaks coherently with fully appropriate cohesive features develops topics fully and appropriately Lexical resource 25% uses vocabulary with full flexibility and precision in all topics uses idiomatic language naturally and accurately Grammatical range and accuracy 25% uses a full range of structures naturally and appropriately produces consistently accurate structures apart from slips characteristic of native speaker speech Pronunciation 25% uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety sustains flexible use of features throughout is effortless to understand
- 15. IELTS score scale - Band 9 & Band 8 Across all tests Band score Skill level Description 9 Expert user The test taker has fully operational command of the language.Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding. 8 Very good user The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage.They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations.They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.
- 16. IELTS Speaking Band Score is also based on these 3 Components IELTS Speaking Band Score comes from 3 different parts Natural Speech Coherent Speech Complex Speech
- 17. How to increase your Lexical Resource in IELTS? Collocations-Idioms-Phrases-Build Vocabulary Remember to: Practice connectors & fillers/signposting language & discourse markers Build on your existing vocabulary Make your own IELTS phrasebook. Collocations list. Vocabulary Jotter Don't use a synonym, if you are not 100% sure. Create a book for helpful synonyms. Use advanced and topic- related words.
- 18. IELTS Speaking assessment criteria Fluency the ability to speak or write a foreign language easily and accurately. Coherence the quality of being logical and consistent 1. Fluency & Coherence Speaks fluently with only rare repetition or self correction; any hesitation is content-related rather than to find words or grammar How do you measure language fluency? speech rate and utterance length between pauses speaking clearly and lucidly Develops topics fully and appropriately speech is well planned and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
- 19. IELTS Speaking assessment criteria Fluency the ability to speak or write a foreign language easily and accurately. Coherence the quality of being logical and consistent Fluency & Coherence (contd) Signposting language : the words and phrases that people use in order to guide the listener coherently through what is being said. signposting refers to your ability to express and justify opinions and to discuss and speculate about issues without long pauses or repetition Well, connectives and discourse markers are rather fancy names for fillers and signposts.
- 20. IELTS Speaking assessment criteria Lexical Resources add useful vocabulary : use a wide range of vocabulary discuss different topics freely, using appropriate words speak formally or semi-formally choose words accurately use idiomatic language 2. Lexical resources To increase score for LR:- Use a wide range of vocabulary that you use for conveying your meanings with precision Use Collocations to boost your score Use idiomatic language naturally and accurately use some less common and idiomatic vocabulary Paraphrasing too can increase your score!
- 21. IELTS Speaking assessment criteria Grammatical range and Accuracy number of different grammatical structures that you can use in your speaking, How frequently you make mistakes will be taken into account 3. Grammatical range and accuracy Use a full range of structures naturally and appropriately Produce consistently accurate structures apart from slips characteristic of native speaker speech To increase your score : avoid grammatical mistakes try to use more advanced grammatical structures (passive voice, direct speech, different tenses and conditional sentences etc)
- 22. IELTS Speaking assessment criteria Pronunciation the act or manner of speaking a word. 4. Pronunciation Use a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety Is effortless to understand Be ready to listen to the different kinds of accents.
- 23. 1. What will help boost your score for Fluency & Coherence ? (and also other criteria) Work on your Signposting language and fillers /connectives and discourse markers To improve your fluency, you need to be coherent. You need to connect your ideas and your sentences with good connectors and fillers/signposting language extend your answers, add all the relevant details speak smoothly and continuously use pause correctly
- 24. IELTS Speaking assessment criteria Fluency the ability to speak or write a foreign language easily and accurately. Coherence the quality of being logical and consistent Fluency & Coherence (contd) Signposting language is the words and phrases that people use in order to guide the listener coherently through what is being said. signposting refers to your ability to express and justify opinions and to discuss and speculate about issues without long pauses or repetition Well, connectives and discourse markers are rather fancy names for fillers and signposts.
- 25. For a Band 7 and above you need a wide range of SIGNPOSTS :connectives/connectors/discourse markers/ fillers ... We need to give opinions, add information, emphasize, clarify, compare and contrast, conclude and we'll have to use different language to do this
- 26. An example First and foremost, I love desserts, but that said, I only eat them now and again.
- 27. Function: 1. Sequencing - ordering information First the first thing first of all firstly the next one to begin with moving on Now, to the next reason secondly Thirdly Subsequently later after this finally to summarize in conclusion in a nutshell, overall all in all at the end of the day
- 28. Function : 2. Adding information Another thing that comes to mind Also And besides Additionally another good example of this is another reason for this and one more thing
- 29. Function: 3. Indicating opinion & attitude Unfortunately However Actually to be honest definitely Essentially Frankly Basically clearly I'm afraid if you ask me Sadly Thankfully in fact Seriously as a matter of fact
- 30. Function: 4. Expressing Ideas I think one important thing I guess one difference is I suppose the main difference/similarity between A & B is
- 31. Function: 5. Compare & Contrast Comparing Contrasting Similarly in the same way Equally Likewise in a similar fashion if I compare it to my country However Although instead of Despite on one hand on the other hand, in the opposite way in contrast whereas
- 32. Function: 6. Giving examples A great example of this is for example for instance a personal example is in other words a striking example of this a classic example is a clear example of this can be seen such as illustrated by
- 33. Function: 7. being clear What I mean is What I mean to say As I was saying
- 34. Function: 8. stalling & result stalling result Let me think about that..., that's a difficult/interesting question, I haven't thought of that before, well..., actually, basically As a result, because of this, therefore, consequently, so, then
- 35. Function : 9. causes & solutions I guess its because, I guess the reason for this is, The main reason is, It was caused by, Because, I suppose the best way to deal with this problem, I reckon the only answer is to, the best way to solve this is
- 36. Function: 10. Time Phrases Now, at the moment, at present, right now, these days, now a days, in the past, before, then, at that time, years ago, when I was younger
- 37. Function : 11. Generalizing Generally, broadly speaking, as a rule, on the whole, it is often said that..., in most cases, the vast majority of, a small minority of
- 38. How can we expand your fillers? When Giving opinions if the answers are no, we can say If the answer is a yes/positive Well, to be honest, I'm not a big fan of museums Honestly, I'm not a big fan of museums. Well, to be honest, I dont really like to visit museums * Dont forget : the rising, falling intonation Wow, I love to I'm a big fan of museums Absolutely! Absolutely, I'm really into museums Without a doubt * Show the emotion on your face ! .Q Do you like going to museums?
- 39. And here's another question... Do you think history is important? Not sure Yes Not sure ! I guess so or I suppose so I suppose history gives us a sense of identity. I guess history shapes our present-day culture and identity. In my eyes, it's really important, because without it Yes, I'd say it's pretty important, because without it. yeah, I reckon it's essential! for sure/in my eyes/in my view/ I'd say.
- 40. Q. What are the advantages of traveling by plane? Well, first of all, it's fast and really convenient. First of all, it makes sense to travel by plane, right? It definitely has many advantages Well, to kick off, it's faster than most other means of transport. For starters, it's faster than most other means of transport. How can we add information? as far as I know,/to my knowledge/ apparently flying is the safest way to travel, On top of that, flying is said to be the safest way to travel To my knowledge, flying is the safest way to travel besides taking you to your destination fast as possible Emphasize it Flying is the best way to travel, hands down.
- 41. Why do some people choose to live in the city rather than in the countryside? If we're talking about young people, I reckon they move to the city in search of better job opportunities. That said, many people who work remotely choose to live in the suburbs or even the countryside. If we're talking parents, I suppose they want better schooling for their kids. Mind you, nowadays, there are lots of good quality schools found in rural areas, too.
- 42. Simple to complex Connectors Part 3 Q 1 1.Why do you think some people eat a lot of fast food? Well, they're addicted to it because it's just so tasty, even though they know it's bad for their health. Well, I reckon they're addicted to it because Well, to be honest Between you and me, I think they're addicted to it because I suppose/ I guess or I reckon *I suppose and I guess is more speculation, that you're not 100% sure but possibly
- 43. Simple to complex Connectors Part 3 Q 2 2. How can we solve the problem of noise pollution in big cities? I think we can solve this issue by introducing regulations limiting noise in certain parts of the city Ive got mixed feelings about this But then again this might be better First-of-all but on the other hand it might be better to do Im in two minds about this Im in two minds about this actually, I reckon we can solve this issue by introducing regulations, but then again, it might be better to Well, for starters, we can solve this issue by introducing regulations
- 44. Simple to complex Connectors Part 3 Q 3 3. Should children be allowed to use a mobile phone at school? That's quite a controversial question and controversial topic, It's a bad idea because they will just use it for playing games. I was mulling this over recently Ive been thinking about this quite a lot recently In my opinion, it's a bad idea. The way I see it, it's a bad idea What I reckon is, it's a bad idea By and large, it's a bad idea because At first glance, it's a bad idea because they'll just use it for playing games, but mind you it could be a good idea because it can help them learn more.
- 45. Simple to complex Connectors Part 3 Q4 4. Should we encourage children to participate in teams? Yes, they need to get ready to live in a competitive society All in all, Id say yes, they need to get ready to live Yes, we might as well, because they need to get ready to live It's probably a good idea... To be honest, at the end of the day, I think
- 46. Simple to complex Connectors Part 3 Q5 5. Is it a good idea to always eat healthy food? Yes, it is, firstly, it helps us feel better, but it can also help us live longer. Yes Id say so.To kick off, a healthy diet helps us feel better First off, Im inclined to agree I tend to agree I must admit That said, it can be a real struggle if you're eating out with friends, I more or less agree. Im inclined to agree. From the outset, Id say yes it is, but eating healthy food all the time On the one hand, you feel better, and also you can live longer well, obviously, you feel better, and come to think of it, it's a great way to lose weight. And come to think of it Yeah, but it can be a real struggle.