IELTS (Academic) Paper based
A guide to get 8.0-9.0 band in IELTS
Sections
1. Speaking Test: (11 to 15 mins) it typically takes place
on a separate day than the other three tests.
2. Reading Test: (60 mins)
3. Writing Test: (60 mins)
4. Listening Test (30 min + 10 mins to transfer answers
to answer sheet)
, SPEAKING TEST: Divided into three parts
Part 1: Introduction: You’ll be greeted by the examiner. Greet them back with an honest and
confident smile. You should use a formal greeting like “good morning” or “good afternoon”
depending on the time of your test. You’ll then be asked to show your identification and the
examiner will go through some rules, like telling you that the interview would be recorded and
some other protocol stuff.
The test would then seem to begin. But don’t be fooled. The impression and judgement of your
speaking skills begin the moment you enter the room. For example, it is more preferable that
you say “My name’s John” than “My name is John”, while introducing yourself.
The introduction part will also include things like your family, where you live, your work, studies
or your interests. You must already be aware of all these things. However, a pro tip is to
research and practice more before. You will then be able to talk more if you are asked about any
of these topics and that will prove that you are fluent. Furthermore, it will be helpful to search
an advanced version of the vocabulary that you could use when speaking about these topics.
Following all these tips would ensure that you smoothly ace the introduction part. After this,
the examiner will move on to the next task.
Part 2: The card task: The second task involves a card with a topic stated on it. These topics are
worded quite simply and are basic. They usually contain a descriptive topic that need further
elaboration, for you to talk about. For example, “Describe your favorite photograph. When was
it taken, and why is it your favorite picture?”
You are given a minute to prepare. The examiner will provide you a paper and pencil to write
down notes and you will be allowed to take a look at it once you are speaking.
Be sure to brainstorm all the major questions stated in your topic first. Keep the notes you take
extremely concise. They should only give you an idea of what to speak so don’t try to write
down everything that you are going to say in those notes. You should only glance at them every
once in a while or in case you are running out of things to speak because you should be looking
at the examiner in the eyes while you speak.
After the one minute of preparation is over, you have to speak for two minutes. The examiner
will not interrupt you at all during these two minutes, so make sure that you speak for all of
these two minutes and cover all of the questions asked in your task card. In case you cover all of
the details and still have time left from those two minutes, the examiner will gesture you to
keep speaking. How you can utilize it is by speaking about the general theme of the topic. In
the scenario mentioned above, for example, you can speak about photographs in general.
After this, The examiner may ask questions related to the topic on the card for a minute or two
until the task comes to an end and you move on to the last task.
A guide to get 8.0-9.0 band in IELTS
Sections
1. Speaking Test: (11 to 15 mins) it typically takes place
on a separate day than the other three tests.
2. Reading Test: (60 mins)
3. Writing Test: (60 mins)
4. Listening Test (30 min + 10 mins to transfer answers
to answer sheet)
, SPEAKING TEST: Divided into three parts
Part 1: Introduction: You’ll be greeted by the examiner. Greet them back with an honest and
confident smile. You should use a formal greeting like “good morning” or “good afternoon”
depending on the time of your test. You’ll then be asked to show your identification and the
examiner will go through some rules, like telling you that the interview would be recorded and
some other protocol stuff.
The test would then seem to begin. But don’t be fooled. The impression and judgement of your
speaking skills begin the moment you enter the room. For example, it is more preferable that
you say “My name’s John” than “My name is John”, while introducing yourself.
The introduction part will also include things like your family, where you live, your work, studies
or your interests. You must already be aware of all these things. However, a pro tip is to
research and practice more before. You will then be able to talk more if you are asked about any
of these topics and that will prove that you are fluent. Furthermore, it will be helpful to search
an advanced version of the vocabulary that you could use when speaking about these topics.
Following all these tips would ensure that you smoothly ace the introduction part. After this,
the examiner will move on to the next task.
Part 2: The card task: The second task involves a card with a topic stated on it. These topics are
worded quite simply and are basic. They usually contain a descriptive topic that need further
elaboration, for you to talk about. For example, “Describe your favorite photograph. When was
it taken, and why is it your favorite picture?”
You are given a minute to prepare. The examiner will provide you a paper and pencil to write
down notes and you will be allowed to take a look at it once you are speaking.
Be sure to brainstorm all the major questions stated in your topic first. Keep the notes you take
extremely concise. They should only give you an idea of what to speak so don’t try to write
down everything that you are going to say in those notes. You should only glance at them every
once in a while or in case you are running out of things to speak because you should be looking
at the examiner in the eyes while you speak.
After the one minute of preparation is over, you have to speak for two minutes. The examiner
will not interrupt you at all during these two minutes, so make sure that you speak for all of
these two minutes and cover all of the questions asked in your task card. In case you cover all of
the details and still have time left from those two minutes, the examiner will gesture you to
keep speaking. How you can utilize it is by speaking about the general theme of the topic. In
the scenario mentioned above, for example, you can speak about photographs in general.
After this, The examiner may ask questions related to the topic on the card for a minute or two
until the task comes to an end and you move on to the last task.
