Every year, many IELTS candidates walk into the speaking exam cold, and this can be a very uncomfortable 1
situation for them... 2
and the examiner. Here are some areas where candidates could have been more informed. Some test takers don't 3
do their homework and figure they can just walk into the exam and wing it! 4
Then they're surprised when the examiner turns on a digital recorder, a timer, and then begins to 5
time and record the exam. 6
The speaking exam is very precise and follows strict procedures. Now that we've gotten that out of the 7
way, 8
let's move on to some useful tips. 9
These are basic tips rather than hacks, but they're going to help you immeasurably on the day of the 10
Speaking Test. Tip 1 - show up early. 11
This may seem like basic, straightforward information, but there are always a few candidates who show 12
up late, which means they're stressed out, and even more nervous... 13
than they need to be. Please - allow yourself some margin, some extra time for traffic, parking or 14
any other obstacles that may induce added stress right before your exam. 15
There's an expression that you may do well to memorize: "if you're not five minutes early, your late!" 16
Tip 2: remember to show up with the correct ID. 17
Second, ensure that you bring the ID that was used for the registration process. 18
Yes, it seems strange that this actually needs to be mentioned, but believe it or not, some test 19
takers have been refused admittance to the exam, since they didn't bring the ID that was used to register 20
for IELTS, Failure to bring the correct form of ID means that you can't take the exam, and you need 21
to reschedule for another test date. 22
Most candidates tend to register with their passport. 23
Make sure that your identification of choice is up to date and won't expire by the time you take the 24
exam. 25
Now let's hit the 10 Speaking Test Hacks!