Some students are very nervous in the speaking exam, so nervous that they can’t really perform as well as they should. Taking an exam can be stressful but there are some things you can do to give yourself the best chance to do well.
First of all, be prepared. Look through the speaking preparation material here so you know what to expect. If you know what’s coming it’s not so scary. You should also practice as much as you can. Record yourself talking about many different topics, practice IELTS interviews with a friend. Your speaking doesn’t have to be perfect in the exam, you just need to show you are able to talk about things in some detail. Secondly, on the day of the exam, arrive in plenty of time. If you arrive just on time or a little late you will go into the exam more nervous than ever. Take something to read in English with you or some English music to listen to so you can be thinking in English before the exam starts. Picture yourself doing well in the test. During the exam itself, stay relaxed. Remember to breathe deeply as this will help you stay calm and stop you from talking too quickly. If you are not happy with an answer, don’t worry about it. You can’t go back in time but you can make sure you give the best answer possible in the rest of the test. The examiner wants to give you credit for what you say so if you realise you misunderstood a question and talked about something else, it’s not the end of the world. Just refocus and keep going. Stay positive and you’ll be fine. If you remember these simple tips you will do well in the speaking test.
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