Things to consider when you are learning to speak English

The global acceptance of English has made it crucial for everyone to understand and speak it. The ever increasing demand and importance of the language has resulted in a tremendous increase in the number of English language learners and teachers/ training institutes around the world.

Understanding and learning any language is not an easy task for a non native user of that language and same is the case with English.

Here, are some important points that will help you in learning to speak and understand English.

Don’t be afraid of committing mistakes

When you are trying to speak do not be afraid of going wrong. It is natural for human beings to make mistakes while learning or doing anything. The only way to avoid committing mistakes is by practicing the right ways till you attain expertise. You may feel bad for making mistakes, but keep trying and don’t give up. Mistakes will only help you improve and perform better the next time.

Never be shy or apprehensive of speaking to others

The only way to speak fluent English is speaking it regularly. You will get better only if you speak more English each day. It does not matter if you use less vocabulary, or if your pronunciation is not perfect. You can only get it right by trying and speaking regularly. So, avoid the shame and get going.

Don’t compare yourself to others

It is important to know that each human being has different learning abilities and skills to perform differently in various aspects of life. So, you should avoid comparing yourself to others. Be satisfied with who you are and try to improve constantly. The only comparisons that you should make must be between your previous and current abilities/confidence levels.

Don’t feel sorry for yourself

Sometimes when you talk to someone who speaks English fluently may make you feel sorry about your English abilities, tell yourself that you are in the process of learning and sooner or later you are bound to improve.

Take care of these points during the process of learning. The only thing you need to remember is that it is self motivation and regular practice that has the power to get you anywhere in life.

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Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

Total time: 11-14 minutes

Reading

The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

No. of questions: 40

Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)