‘Twelve Tips for the IELTS Speaking Module Here are some tips to help you improve your IELTS Speaking result, 1. Speak clearly and try to speak at about the same speed as an English teacher: 2. Answer the questions that you are asked, not the questions that your book, your friend or the [Internet says the examiner is going to ask! 3. If you don’t understand a question, ask “Could you repeat that please?” in part 1 or “Could ‘you rephrase that please?" in part 3, 4. Don't say phrases Tike “You know” and “As you know" at the bein Similarly, don't say “That's all” at the end of answers. ng of every answer, 5. Check the meaning of the words ‘always’ and never" in your dictionary, Use them very carefully, 6. Don't pause too much, especially in the middle of sentences. 7. Don't make basic mistakes, e.g, “She go ...", “Vesterday he see ...", “There are many car ‘The examiner cannot give you a good grammar score if you make lots of mistakes from textbooks for beginners 8. You will almost certainly make mistakes when using complex English, It is usually better to focus on fluency, coherence, vocabulary and pronunciation before focusing on advanced grammar, 9. Be careful not to repeat points or words. Answer the question directly, then give a few details and end. k words, e.g. however, in contrast, although) often and correctly, Be especially careful with giving causes and reasons, 11, Do not ask the examiner questions such as “Do you know my hometown?” It wastes time. 12, Aim to answer for about 30 seconds per question in part one, one and a half or two part two and one minute per question in part three. tes in