WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR INTERVIEW

PREPARING FOR YOUR IELTS SPEAKING EXAM

The interview spans from 10 to 15 minutes only. All the questions that would be asked to you are all based on your daily experiences and current events. The examiner will not ask you about topics that are very uncommon and that would require a lot of knowledge on certain fields. Do not be afraid of the exam. BY LANGUAGE WORLD ETS Think of it as a small talk between you and the interviewer. On the other hand, make sure to put in mind that it is indeed a formal interview and not just a normal chit chat you have to show respect and observe proper interview etiquette.

THE 12 COMMANDMENTS:
1. Do the smile-count. Make sure to observe the mood of the interviewer. Smile once in a while but not too much. 2. Avoid hand gestures. This is obscene for other cultures so might as well avoid it. This also covers your mouth and diverts the attention of the interviewer away from what you are saying. 3. Do not be obvious when you think you made a mistake. The interviewer might not notice all your failures except when you make it obvious. 4. Use the proper terms for your sentences. Do not use any word to spice it up. This can put you in trouble if unable to defend what you are saying. 5. Refer to your personal experiences. This is effective especially if you are not an expert of the topic given to you. Relate them to your experiences to make sure that youll be able to talk more. 6. Compose your thoughts before speaking.

THE PARTS OF THE INTERVIEW...

There are three parts of the interview. For every part, you are required to put your best foot forward and answer to the best of your ability. You cannot ignore any of the three parts because they individually affect your exam score. Heres how they look like:

1. PERSONAL- This part of the exam deals with your personal information details. You will be asked about your academic background and your work onfidence Trust yourself experiences. The interviewer is also likely to ask about your family and your future plans. Better prepare for a systematic self-introduction, so and just do your best! just in case you are asked to do so, you dont need to think too much of pontaneity show them what to say. Set a good start and that you respond well to every answer questions in the personal part perfectly, so as to get a good question! impression from the interviewer. omfort Be comfortable 2. SPECIFIC- The second part of your interview weighs the most in with the language and sound the computation of your score. This conversational at all times! is where you showcase your broad

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7. Hold on to the questionnaire when answering the specific part. It is important not to miss any of the bullets (sub-questions) that were designed to help you. Failure to answer every bullet means lower mark. 8. Do not leave anything to the interviewers imagination. Explain your answers fully and do not wait for follow-up questions. 9. Speed up and avoid memory gap.=0 This is a common problem of interviewees like you. But because you are given only a short time to explain your answers, do it fast and use succinct sentences of simple construction. More than 20seconds of ahmm and umm is deadly. 10. Speak audibly and modulate your voice properly. Make the interviewer listen to what you are saying. Sound genuine by telling a story that comes with emotions and facial expressions. 11. Never answer I dont know. Theres nothing to be evaluated when you answer this. Might as well give your opinion about the topic or admit the fact that you are not very much aware of what was asked. 12. Remember that everything you say is recorded. Do not use words that may offend other people. 13. Do not parrot questions. The interviewer already knows every question knowledge on different topics and on the exam so you do not need to repeat it for him. All you need to do is also be able to deliver them well. answer them. Here, the interviewer will give you a 14. Thank the interviewer after the interview. This shows your politeness minute to think of your answer and and ability to show proper etiquette after a formal interview. two to three minutes to unstoppably discuss your answer. Note: It is best if you will make an outline and organize you thoughts first before starting to speak. Also, make sure to ...Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than consume the time that was given for success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than you to discuss your answer. appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company...a church...a home. 3. GENERAL- The last part is just The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude general questions that can be related we will embrace for that day...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to to the topic that was given on the me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes. specific part. Remember that the - Charles Swindoll interviewer can ask anything under the sun so make sure to watch news and be a vigilant observer to the culture of your country. This part is where the interviewer would test your ability to answer several topics, one after the other.
*AGAIN, itll just be 10-15mins. LISTEN CAREFULLY AND SPEAK AS MUCH!