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My name is Jack and I'm here with myco-host,Social.
Andtoday, social and I are going to do a quick IELTSoverview.
And then we're going to answer two IELTSquestions.
One, social is going to do one and I'm going to do theother.
And sosocial, youknow, I was doing a little bit of research aboutIELTS.
I've neveractually,oh, I have taught the IELTSbefore, but I taught the IELTSwriting, not the IELTSspeaking.
And there's a part three question in IELTS where you have to talk for a fewminutes.
And the interviewer will ask a couple follow-upquestions, maybe from time totime.
And so you have to keepyour, you have to keeptalking.
That's basically they want to test yourfluency.
And I've got like 10 tips here that we can gothrough.
And I'll do numberone, you can do number two and we'll go back and forth likethat.
So the first one is numberone, expand youranswers.
So don't give one sentenceanswers.
You want to expand your response by explaining yourpoints, providingexamples, and considering multipleperspectives.
And you also want to use a clearstructure.
So you want to start with a mainpoint, provide areason, give anexample, and conclude with asummary.
And so I think this reminds me of episodes we used to docalled,oh,yeah, theOreo.
Opinion,reason,example, and opinion restated or asummary.
Soyeah, why don't you do number two forus?
Use a range of vocabulary andgrammar.
So you want to make sure that you use a variedvocabulary, but you wanted to beprecise.
So you want to make sure that it's related to what you're talking about and that you avoid repeating the samewords.
And withgrammar, you want to use a range of grammatical structures because you want to show that you have them available in yourlexicon.
But you want to make sure that youknow, you don't overcomplicatethings.
Use the passive voice andconditionals.
Yeah,good. And number three is use linking words andphrases.
So use linking words and phrases to connect your ideassmoothly.
Forexample, you could use likehowever, moreover, on the otherhand, forinstance, something likethat.
And you want to use signposting.
Sign posting iswords, our words or phrases like to begin with or first orfirstly, something likethat.
Another point to consider is or in conclusion orfinally, something likethat.
Hmm. And then you want to make sure that you express your opinions clearly and that you justifythem.
So you want to make sure that you express your opinion by using phrases such as I believe in my view or from myperspective.
And when you justify youropinions, you want to make sure that use reasons andevidence.
So you'd want to say something like because or the reason is or due to and those would help you allow youropinion.
Yeah. Number five is speculate andhypothesize.
So when discussing future scenarios orpossibilities, use speculative language such as might or could or it's possiblethat.
And forhypothesis, you can use conditional sentences to talk about hypotheticalsituations.
Forexample, if I were incharge, Iwould, if I were president of the UnitedStates, I would something likethat.
And you want to make sure that you stay calm andconfident.
I think this really helps you get your point across and to not confuseyourself.
Make sure that you stay composed and take a moment to think before youanswer.
I find that really helps me especially to take a moment to organize my thoughts before Ianswer.
And then you want to speakconfidently.
And even if you'reunsure, it's better to attempt an answer than to staysilent.
Yeah, that's I think that one is really tough for for students because sometimes you freeze up a little bit when you're not sure what you're going tosay.
But youknow, if you've gotsomething, it's something is better thannothing.
You'd rather make like you'd rathernot, youknow, maybe you don't explain your point very well orsomething, but you still show off your vocabulary and grammar skills like anything is better thannothing.
Exactly,exactly. Practice commontopics, practice discussing common part three topics such aseducation,technology, theenvironment, culture andsociety, which is why you should join our English Corner because we practice this every single night in theclass.
We're talking about all kinds of differenttopics.
And so if you're interested in IELTS or you need an IELTStest, the R8 is the English Corner is the perfect solution foryou.
And currentaffairs, stay updated with currentaffairs.
So try to keep up with thenews.
It can provide content for youranswers.
Make sure that you engage in realconversation.
So when you practice and we've brought this up in the podcast manytimes, you want to make sure that you engage in conversations with fluent English speakers and that you join language exchangegroups, whichagain, our English corner would be great foryou.
Guys can really talk amongst yourselves and perfect yourEnglish.
And then you only want to seek feedback from teachers or peers because that really helps to identify the areas where you might needimprovement.
Yeah, and don't be shy in our EnglishCorner.
You can ask us for your advice and wecan, wecan, youknow, as we get to know you better in the EnglishCorner, we can give you more targeted advice for improving yourEnglish.
Yeah. Time management is numbernine.
So the first one isbalanced.
So ensure your answers are long enough to show your languageskills, but concise enough to stay relevant to thequestion.
So you don't want to get way off topic and on some kind oftangent.
You want tostay, stay the course andpacing.
So maintain a steady pace to avoid speaking too fast or tooslow.
Also, you want to make sure that you practice activelistening.
That means that youunderstand.
So you want to listen carefully to the examiner's question and I'm sure that you fully understand it before youanswer.
And then if you're unsure about aquestion, don't hesitate to ask forclarification.
Yeah, youcan, that's interesting because thatthe, you're able to kind of go back and forth a little bit with theinterviewer.
And the interviewer might ask you a few questions to kind of keep the conversationmoving.
So whatsocial, so shallI, I would like to do right now is we would like to do anexample.
I'll, it's aquestion.Well, each doone.
So maybe I'll gofirst. So maybesocial, you can ask me the first one and I'll answerit.
Yeah, soundsgood. So how has technology affected the way peoplecommunicate?
Okay. Technology has profoundly transformed the way peoplecommunicate, making interactions more immediate andaccessible.
One major impact is the shift from face-to-face conversations to digitalcommunications.
Nowadays, people frequently use messagingapps, social media and video calls to stayconnected, even across vastdistances.
This immediacy allows for real-timecommunication, which is particularly beneficial for maintaining relationships with friends and family who live faraway.
Moreover, technology has democratized informationsharing.
Social media platforms enable individuals to share theirthoughts,experiences, and news with a broad audienceinstantly.
This has led to a more interconnectedworld, where people are more aware of global events and diverseperspectives.
However, there are downsides aswell.
The overreliance on digital communication can lead to a decline in interpersonalskills.
Manypeople, especially youngergenerations, fight it challenging to engage in face-to-face conversations and developdeep, meaningfulrelationships.
Additionally, the prevalence of digital communication can contribute to a sense of isolation as virtual interactions might not provide the same level of emotional connection as in-person interactionsdo.
Insummary, while technology has revolutionized communication by making it faster and morewidespread, it also presents challenges that society must address to ensure healthy and effective interpersonalinteractions.
And, so shall I ask you one rightnow.
Allright. What role do older people play in societytoday?
Well, that's an interestingone.
I think older people play a crucial role in society today because they contribute in various significantways.
One important role is that it was in anexperience.
Older individuals often have a wealth of knowledge accumulated over theirlifetimes, and I think they can share that with youngergenerations.
This can be particularly valuable in professionalsettings.
I think mentoring and guidance from experienced workers can enhance the skills and development of youngeremployees.
Additionally, many people continue to contribute economically by remaining active in the workforce or engaging in volunteeractivities.
This can help alleviate some of the pressure on social security systems and provide essential services tocommunities.
Forexample, retire professionals often volunteer their time and expertise in non-profitorganizations, schools and localcommunities, enriching society with theircontributions.
Moreover, older adults often play vital roles withinfamilies.
They provide child care for grandchildren or offer emotional financial support to their adultchildren.
This intergenerational support can strengthen family bonds and provide astability, particularly in times of economic or socialhardship.
However, it's important to recognize older people also face challenges such as ages and healthissues, which can limit their ability to contribute fully tosociety.
Therefore, it is essential for societies to create inclusive environments that value and support olderadults, ensuring that they have opportunities and resources to continue playing active and meaningfulroles.
Inconclusion, older people hold a vital place insociety, through theirexperience, economic contributions and familyroles.
Supporting their active participation can benefit both individuals and communities atlarge.
Nice, very welldone. Allright.
Those are two examples of IELTS speaking answers for partthree.
Yeah, I think that's aboutit.
I think we can wrap itup.
Yeah,well, thank you students forlistening.
If you would like to practice using theseIELTS, youknow, go ahead and leave us a comment downbelow.
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Leave us a comment at a.tazingwithpodcast.com or shoot us a message on WhatsApp orWeChat.
And make sure to look into our English corner where we discuss topics just likethis.
And we have a lot of IELTS types of practice where you can talk with peers and use some of these tips that we provided for you here to talk with Jack andI.
It's only 10 USD amonth.
So you get 20 lessons one week to Friday for onehour.
Andyeah, it's a very positivecommunity.
And I think that you canreally, really appreciate and improve from the feedback you getthere.
Yeah. Allright. So you guys nexttime.
