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develop and express ideas.
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Shortcut Keys
If you re taking the IELTS on the computer, spend some time on your keyboard
getting familiar with the shortcut keys to cut, copy, and paste. It will help you to
quickly move text around on your paper. First highlight the text you wish to move
or copy and then type:
Ctrl+C = copy
Ctrl+X = cut
Ctrl+V = paste
You must hold down the ctrl key and then tap the  c ,  x , or  v key to perform
the desired function.
Final Note
Depending on your test taking preferences and personality, the essay writing will
probably be your hardest or your easiest section. You are required to go through
the entire process of writing a paper very quickly, which can be quite a challenge.
Focus upon each of the steps listed above. Go through the process of creative
flow first, generating ideas and thoughts about the topic or table. Then organize
those ideas into a smooth logical flow. Pick out the ones that are best from the
list you have created. Decide which main idea or angle of the topic or table you
will discuss.
Create a recognizable structure in your paper, with an introductory paragraph
explaining what you have decided upon, and what your main points will be. Use
the body paragraphs to expand on those main points and have a conclusion that
wraps up the topic or table.
Save a few moments to go back and review what you have written. Clean up
any minor mistakes that you might have had and give it those last few critical
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touches that can make a huge difference. Finally, be proud and confident of
what you have written!
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The Speaking Module
The Speaking Module of the IELTS consists of a 60 minute module with three
parts.
Part 1
You will need to answer general questions about yourself, your homes/families,
your jobs/studies, your interests, and a range of familiar topic areas in four to five
minutes.
Part 2
You will be given a verbal prompt on a card and asked to speak about a
particular topic (listed on the card). You will have one minute to prepare before
speaking at length, and will need to speak between one and two minutes. Then
the examiner will ask you one or two follow up questions.
Part 3
You and the examiner will engage in a discussion of more abstract concepts and
issues which will be linked to the topic you discussed in Part 2. The discussion
will last between four and five minutes.
You will be scored on how well you are able to communicate effectively in
English.
Of all the test modules on IELTS, this is the easiest to prepare for. This is the
test module that you can practice anywhere, in your car, in your room, on the
phone, by yourself or with someone else. After you successfully pass IELTS,
you will be speaking English a lot, so you might as well prepare by speaking it at
every opportunity beforehand.
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Exhausting the Possibilities
Part 1 will ask basic questions. There are only so many possible basic questions
that can be asked about someone. You can easily be prepared for every
possibility. Go through and write down all the possibilities and a good answer for
each. When you re asked about your family, don t have to struggle to come up
with descriptions for your family members. Practice ahead of time and know
what you re going to say. Right now as you re reading this, stop and take a
minute to answer each of these following questions. If you were asked these in
an interview, what would you say?
1. Please describe yourself.
2. Please describe your family.
3. Please describe your home.
4. Please describe some of your interests.
5. Please describe your job.
6. Please describe your studies
This is important practice. Make sure that you can spend a minute or so
answering each of these questions without having to take time to think of a good
response. These are basic questions and you should have your basic answers
ready.
Tell a Story
Movie making is a multi-billion dollar industry. Why? It s because everyone likes
to hear a good story, and the best movies contain great stories. The Speaking
Module interview can be a big aggravation for both sides. Usually, it is tense,
uncomfortable, and boring for both the interviewer and the test taker.
Think about your favorite relatives. In many cases, they are your favorite
because they are such raconteurs, or good storytellers. These are your aunts
and uncles that can turn a simple trip to the grocery store into high adventure and
will keep you captivated and entertained. Even if you re not a natural storyteller,
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with a little thought and practice, even you can turn your dull past experiences
into exciting exploits.
Stories are your strongest weapon for captivating the interviewer and
demonstrating your mastery of speaking English. The questions in Part 2 of the
Speaking Module literally beg for stories to be told. These need to be compelling
stories, real time drama, and you re the hero. You want the interviewer begging
for more, asking follow-up questions, eager to hear how it ends. Once you begin
a quick exciting story, you set the tone of the interview, and you will determine
what will be the follow-up questions.
The easiest way to prepare for these Part 2 questions is to scour your memory
for any exciting instance in your past. Perhaps where you played a leadership
role or accomplished a goal. These can be from any part of your past, during
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