IELTS is one of the most prominent examinations held with the motive of analyzing the proficiency in the English language for non-native speakers. The speaking session of this test seems to be the toughest as it examines the communication skills and English fluency along with the use of good vocabulary. There are three stages in the speaking test which are as follows:

Stage 1:

At the first stage, the aspirants have to go through an interview under which the examiner will ask the questions on personal and family whereabouts.

Stage 2:

At the second stage, a card containing around four questions is given to the applicant and after one minute, the applicant has to give the most suitable and logical answers to those questions.

Stage 3:

At the third stage, the applicant has to interact with the examiner regarding a topic related to those given in stage 2. The applicant has to validate his conclusion.

Although many IELTS aspirants feel that speaking test is the most difficult one, with the regular practice, consistent hard work and by following the tips and tricks from the experts might result in a good score in the test. Here are some of the tips from those experts who have aced this test:

Practice is the key:

The best way to build up confidence in your communication skills is to practice as much as you can. Dedicate an ample amount of time to your English speaking sessions. Try to communicate in the English language as much as you can as this will result in enhanced speaking skills and also develop the personality of the speaker. The more you will practice, the more you will improve.

Interview:

Be confident enough about your preparation during the interview stage. Always maintain eye contact with the examiner and dedicate at least two sentences for every question.

Speech:

Focus on building your vocabulary skills as this will help a lot in maintaining good communication without any hassles. Always go for those words which you can understand properly. Do not use those words which you are not familiar with. Try to watch as many video sessions from experts who are proficient in English and analyze their speaking style, accent and try to imbibe these qualities in your communication. The more you will watch, the more you will learn.

Interaction:

During this round, the applicant must justify his views on the given subject. Try to maintain good communication with the examiner. Do not hesitate to have a say regarding the given topic in front of the examiner. One should always speak up with confidence in their voice as this will throw a powerful impact on the listener and also help tackle your speaking/communication jitters. In the end, acknowledge the examiner.

The roadway to a successful communication depends upon flawless speaking. Always let your answers come out from within, do not script them. If you script your answers, you will always have a fear of forgetting them. Keep the communication real.