IELTS Maximiser Educational Book Speaking

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IELTS MAXIMISER Educational Book: Speaking provides topic-based practice for the IELTS Speaking Test, helping candidates target band scores of 6 or 7 while still supporting lower-score learners. It explains the speaking module format and timing, outlines equal-weight assessment criteria, and teaches frequently used speech functions such as expressing opinions, justifying, describing, comparing, and repairing conversation. The book structures preparation into Part 1 sample interview questions, Part 2 topic cards with answers, Part 3 A–Z themes with key-word ideas and discussion prompts, plus revision activities, speaking tips, and a teacher’s guide.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages214

Reading Time8 h 59 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Aims of IELTS MAXIMISER Educational Book

Content of the book

Special features of the book

An Overview of IELTS Speaking

Module format

Timing

Assessment criteria

Functions

Contents

Part 1

Part 2

Tips of part 2

IELTS MAXIMISER EDUCATIONAL BOOK SPEAKING SampleInterviewQuestionsWITH ANSWERS &TEACHER'S GUIDE FOR &AGAINST PROS &CONS CAUSE &EFFECT Highly recommended for all candidates preparing for | FCE | TOEFL | CAE | | --- | --- | --- | # INTRODUCTION: ## ·Aims of IELTS MAXIMISER Educational Book: IELTS MAXIMISER Educational Book has been primarily designed for candidates aiming toachieve a band score of 6 or 7 on the Speaking Test of the IELTS exam,although candidatesintending to achieve a band score of 5 will also benefit from the book,it covers manyaspects of the interview with ample samples and provides a considerable number of highly-focused ideas to improve candidates'performance. ## ·Content of the book: -This topic-based book consists of three parts,each of which concentrates on various IELTS-type questions. -Part 1 presents a range of questions with sample answers mainly connected to home life,education,job,interests,hometown and future plans.The suggested answers present arange of functions that students may need during the speaking test. -Part 2 contains 100 topic cards with 20 sample answers. -Part 3 is divided into 100 A-Z topics.Each comprising a number of key words in whichthe target key words and ideas are contextualized.In part 3,there is a section entitledDiscussion Questions'at the end of each topic to activate the students'production of thethemes in a discussion. -contains interview extension activities for further practice or homework.These revisionactivities specifically designed to consolidate the answers presented. -includes Speaking Test Tips'to help students increase their band scores. -has a Teacher's Guide,giving many invaluable hints. ## ·Special features of the book: -designed to be appropriate for all candidates of the IELTS Speaking test. provides a rich source of information and language that allows for a great amount ofcandidate personalisation and response in each topic. -offers systematic vocabulary development and presents key words in conceptual ideasmainly provided in the format of 'Pros and Cons','For and Against'and Cause andEffect'. contains a large number of controversial issues followed with thought-provokingdiscussion questions.The aim has been to encourage critical thinking and discussion inIELTS preparation classes. - provides a rich source of information and language input for IELTS Writing(Task 2). -can be used in any order,depending on the student's needs,level,aims and availabletime. -is suitable for both independent study and classroom use. -is highly recommended for all candidates preparing for TOEFL,FCE and CAEexaminations. I hope you enjoy studying IELTS Maximiser and have success with the book! ALireza Memarzadeh Your comments on this book are welcomed at:feedback@ieltsmaximiser.com www.IELTSMAXIMISER.com # An Overview of IELTS Speaking ## Module format: IELTS Speaking is a one-to-one interaction between the candidate and an examiner.The threeparts give the candidate the opportunity to use a range of different speaking skills. IELTS Speaking is recorded. ## Timing: 11-14 minutes | SPEAKING TEST FORMAT | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Part | Task types | Timing | | 1 | Introduction and interview:
You answer questions about yourself,your home,family,job,studies,
interests and other familiar topics. | 4-5
minutes | | 2 | Independent long turn:
You are given a topic verbally and on a card.You have a minute to
prepare a talk.
You speak for 1-2 minutes on the topic,e.g.a person,place,object or
event.
You answer one or two follow-up questions. | 3-4
minutes | | 3 | Discussion:
You answer verbal questions,discussing more abstract ideas linked to
the topic of Part 2. | 4-5
minutes | ## Assessment criteria: The aim of the test is to assess your ability to communicate effectively.The interviewer considersthis ability in four diffe

FAQs

What is the main goal of the IELTS MAXIMISER Educational Book for Speaking?

It is designed to help candidates achieve band scores of 6 or 7 in the IELTS Speaking Test, while also benefiting those aiming for band 5 through practice samples and improvement ideas.

How is the IELTS Speaking Test structured in this book?

It follows a three-part one-to-one interaction: Part 1 interview (about familiar topics), Part 2 independent long turn with a preparation minute, and Part 3 discussion of more abstract ideas linked to Part 2.

What assessment criteria does the IELTS Speaking Test use?

Fluency and coherence, Lexical Resources, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation are assessed with equal weighting.

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