IELTS - Writing and Speaking
Let's think on how Colombian people celebrate christmas. Write down 6 words or ideas that you associate with this holiday.
Prepare a 3 minutes speech explaining to the teacher how people on your country celebrate christmas. Provide extend information about your family traditions.
- 15 minutes approx.
- 3 parts
- Interview style
Part 3
Part 2
Part 1
Introduce yourself. Types of questions: Where are you from? Describe yourself, Tell me about you family...
Critical questions based on part 2. Provide arguments and examples
Task card for speaking on a topic
1 minute to prepare, up to 2 minutes to present
Always give more information, do not answer just yes or no. Try to provide complete sentences to answer the questions (broader ideas).
Make sure you answer what the examiner asks you.
Use connectors, linking expressions and phrasal verbs.
Speak quite simply but fluently!
Part 2
Task card for speaking on a particular topic. You will have one minute to prepare up to two minutes to present.
Words or phrases we use to indicate what we are about to say, we use them to expand, compare or contrast our previous statement or idea.
I think - I guess - I suppose - I'd say - As far as I know (you're maybe worng) -
Why do you think people often eat at home rather than go out every night?
First of all - Besides (to add another point) - What's more - Another thing is
Why do you think children should read books for entertainment?
On the other hand - However - Yet - Actually (to correct information) -
What is the best time to get up in the morning?
Part 3
Include linking words in your answers :)
- 60 minutes
- 2 tasks
Task 1: 150 words / Task 2: 250 words
Task 2 - 40 minutes
Task 1 - 20 minutes
Write a short letter (150 words at least)
- Request information
- Explain a situation
It may be formal, informal or semi-formal.
Essay-style question (250 words at least)
- Give reasons (arguments)
- Give examples
Semi-formal. A personal approach is valid.
If the letter is for a friend or a close member of your family
Informal
Formal
If you are asked to write to someone you don't know
Dear Sir or Madam / Yours faithfully,
Dear Mr. Martínez / Yours sincerely,
Dear Jeff / All the best, / See you soon, / Keep in touch,
Contractions
Do not use contractions
Apology
Request
Complaint
Letter of explanation
An invitation
Application or resignation letter
Lexical Resource
Cohesion and Coherence
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Task Achievement