Part 2 of the Speaking test is the individual long turn where you have to speak on your own for up to two minutes. This part of the test lasts for between three and four minutes. The examiner will give you a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. It will include the key points you should cover in your talk. You are given one minute to prepare your talk, and also a pencil and paper to make short notes. You then have to talk for one to two minutes on the topic, after which the examiner will ask you one or two questions on the topic.
Look at these tips:
"Exam Tips:
Always use your one minute preparation time - make notes of the points you’d like to talk about, ideally three points for each question on the task card. Practice making notes quickly with example questions, until you can do this easily.
Use the task card to structure what you want to say. It will provide you with a simple beginning, middle and end structure.
Begin by telling the examiner what you’re going to talk about, so that they know what to expect"
For Example: I’m going to talk about a place that is special for me. This place is where my family come from….....
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"Exam Tips:
Try to imagine the topic of your talk in your head when you’re preparing. Always try to talk about a real experience, as this is much easier than trying to invent something.
Don’t forget to give the examiner some detail about your topic. This will also help you to have enough to talk about for two minutes.
The last point on the task card often asks you to express your opinion. Make sure you answer this question as it’ll help you to talk for the full two minutes.
This is a chance for you to talk about something that is familiar to you. Make sure you show off your vocabulary!
Practice. Prepare by practicing speaking with a friend or by recording yourself. Do this a few times until your happy you can speak easily for two minutes"
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Source: Simon Carrie (Educator): Future Learn - Understanding IELTS
