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In part 2, the examiner will give you a task card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will be given 1 minute to prepare and 1-2 minutes to talk about the topic. You will not be interrupted during this time, so it is important to keep talking.

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Speaking test part 2: candidate task card

Talk about a day trip you have been on. You should say:

  • Where you went

  • How you travelled

  • Why you chose to go to that place

And say whether you would like to go back to the same place again or not, and why


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Speaking test part 2: candidate task card

Talk about a day trip you have been on. You should say:

  • Where you went

  • How you travelled

  • Why you chose to go to that place

And say whether you would like to go back to the same place again or not, and why


Speaking test part 2: candidate task card

Talk about a day trip you have been on. You should say:

  • Where you went

  • How you travelled

  • Why you chose to go to that place

And say whether you would like to go back to the same place again or not, and why

 

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Talk about a day trip you have been on. You should say:

  • Where you went

  • How you travelled

  • Why you chose to go to that place

And say whether you would like to go back to the same place again or not, and why

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Speaking test part 2: candidate task card

Talk about a day trip you have been on. You should say:

  • Where you went

  • How you travelled

  • Why you chose to go to that place

And say whether you would like to go back to the same place again or not, and why

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5.5 / 9
Pronunciation
Fluency and Coherence
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)
Audio Feedback (Sample)
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Pronunciation   5/9

• can generally be understood throughout, though mispronunciation of individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times
• attempts to control features but lapses are frequent
• mispronunciations are frequent and cause some difficulty for the listener

Pronunciation is about how you form English sounds and how you use natural English intonation. Your pronunciation and intonation can damage your score if it is difficult for the raters to understand what you are saying.

How to Improve

Watch the following pronunciation video lessons to improve your pronunciation.

Vowel Video Lesson
Vowel ɪ and i ...
Vowel ɛ and æ ...
Vowel ə and ʌ ...
Vowel ɔ and ɑ ...
Vowel ʊ and u ...

Consonants Video Lesson
Consonant b and p ...
Consonant d and t ...
Consonant g and k ...
Consonant dʒ and tʃ ...
Consonant v and f ...
Consonant ð and θ ...
Consonant s and z ...
Consonant ʃ and ʒ ...
Consonant m, n and ŋ ...
Consonant l and r ...
Consonant h, w and y ...
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Fluency and Coherence   5/9

• usually maintains flow of speech but uses repetition, self correction and/or slow speech to keep going
• may over-use certain connectives and discourse markers
• produces simple speech fluently, but more complex communication causes fluency problems

Fluency and Coherence is about how quickly you can speak, how much pausing and hesitation you use, and how well you use connection words to develop and organize your talk. You don't have to speak quickly, but just quickly enough to sound natural and explain all of your ideas. Raters want to hear natural rhythm and flow.

How to Improve

To improve your speech flow...

Unnatural Pauses and Hesitations Reduction Exercise

Practice any IELTS question and record your answer. Then listen to your recording and...

Speech Pacing Exercise

An important key to earning a high score on Speech delivery is pacing in your speech. A good pacing means using proper pauses and word stresses. Here is a step-by-step exercise that can help you improve the pacing in your speech:

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Grammatical Range and Accuracy    5.5/9

• uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but with limited flexibility • produces basic sentence forms with reasonable accuracy • sentences usually contain errors and may cause some comprehension problems

Correct grammar usage is about how you use English grammar and sentence structure. Raters want to see that you can use what you know correctly. Your grammar doesn't have to be perfect to score high, but mistakes shouldn't interfere with your meaning.

How to Improve

Using right tenses is important in IELTS speaking. Every time you are not sure about what tense you should use, refer to our sample answer and...

Grammar topic Lesson
All past tenses ...
Present perfect tense ...
How to talk about future using right tenses ...
Mixed Verb Tenses in English: Conditionals and IF clauses ...

Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)    6/9

• has a wide enough vocabulary to discuss topics at length and make meaning clear in spite of inappropriacies
• generally paraphrases successfully

Lexical Resource (Vocabulary) is about how you use English words. Raters are looking for responses that use different words correctly and accurately, and that use a wide range of words that help listeners understand.

How to Improve

To improve your vocabulary in speaking, ...

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Useful vocabulary for Part 1 questions about travel

Have you gone on vacation recently?

Yes! Last month, my family and I went on a vacation to Paris. We took a sightseeing tour of the entire Paris.

Yes! My family and I went to Japan last month. Because we were afraid that there were going to be some language barrier problems, we decided to sign up for a guided tour. It was a good decision, as the entire trip was very smooth.

Where will you go on vacation next?

Not sure. I don’t have a plan at this moment, but my friend has told me many times that he wants to go on a cruise with me sometime.

Where do you usually travel?

I usually try to avoid tourist traps and prefer going somewhere off the beaten track or heading for somewhere with a pristine/unspoilt landscape. For example, I went on safari in Africa a few years ago. It was the holiday of a lifetime.

I like to take it easy when I go on holiday, and I’m really not interested in seeing all the tourist attractions. I always try to get away and go somewhere with the family once a year, as the children really look forward to a holiday.

I am different from other people. I like to go to places that are not for the fainthearted, like somewhere where there used to be people dying and other morbid things.

What do you like to do when you’re on holiday?

Well, when I am on holiday, I definitely go sightseeing to check out all kinds of iconic landmarks. I might visit a few local places of interest if I have time. I am also a history buff, so if there are any historical and heritage sites, I would not miss them.

I have quite a sense of adventure and like to spend my holidays in remote locations interacting with local people. Just last month, my friends and I went to a famous backpacking destination. We rented a cabin in the mountains, and on the third day of the trip, we found a place that had a pristine landscape. It was really beautiful. I don’t think many people know about this place.

What kind of accommodation do you like to stay in on holiday?

I prefer bed-and-breakfasts and youth hotels, as they are more affordable, compared with hotels and holiday resorts. 

I like both bed-and-breakfasts and self-catering apartments, but my favorite type of accommodation is self-catering apartments, as I like to cook. 

Are there many tourists visiting your country?

Yes, we have a lot of holiday resorts in the mountains. Many tourists go there to enjoy their holidays. I think many of them come on package holidays.  

When do you prefer to take your holidays?

I would have to say I prefer to take my vacation in summer because I prefer to travel light. I take as few clothes as possible so I haven’t got lots of heavy suitcases to carry.

I would prefer to travel during the off-season just so I could save money and avoid crowds. If I can get a cheap last-minute deal somewhere, I might take the opportunity to have a holiday.

Phrases about travelling to somewhere:

  • Take a vacation to somewhere
  • Go on a vacation to somewhere
  • Take a sightseeing tour of somewhere
  • Go sightseeing
  • Go on a cruise
  • Go on safari: safari is an expedition to observe animals in their natural habitats.
  • Sign up for a guided tour: a guided tour is a tour of a historic site or place of interest conducted by a guide.
  • Come on package holidays: package holiday is a holiday organized by a travel agent, with arrangements for transport, accommodation, etc., made at an inclusive price.
  • Travel during the off-season
  • The holiday of a lifetime

Vocabulary for describing the places you want to visit:

  • Somewhere off the beaten track/somewhere unspoilt: A place that is off the beaten track is in an area where few people live or go.
  • Pristine landscape: an unspoilt landscape.
  • Tourist traps: places that attract many tourists and where goods and services are more expensive than normal.
  • Tourist attractions: A tourist attraction is a place that tourists like to visit.
  • Local places of interest
  • Iconic landmarks
  • Historic sites
  • Heritage sites
  • Backpacking destinations
  • Holiday destinations
  • Not for the fainthearted: unsuitable for people who like only safe and familiar things.

Vocabulary about places to stay in on holiday:

  • Holiday resort: a place that is frequented for holidays.
  • Self-catering apartments: an accommodation where there are cooking facilities available so that you can cook meals for yourself rather than have them provided for you.
  • Bed-and-breakfast: sleeping accommodation for the night and a meal in the morning, provided in guest houses and hotels.
  • Youth hotels: a place providing cheap accommodation, aimed mainly at young people on walking or cycling tours.
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