1. Find opportunity to talk in English. It would be really helpful if you find someone who is proficient user of English and has good pronunciation too, with whom you may interact on a daily basis.
2. Expose yourself to listening to correct English. Listen to as much of English radio and watch TV programmes broadcasted on BBC, CNA, Netflix, Amazon Prime
3. Observe the language used for the different functions or purposes.
4. Develop a natural way of speaking. Try to adopt an accent that native speakers may be familiar with or one that others can easily understand.
5. Complete practice tests in prescribed timings. Find a friend or someone else who is also preparing for IELTS.
6. Be your own critic. Record yourself to be able to analyse your own performance later.
7. Take guidance from IELTS Star experts. Use IELTS Star Feedback Service to get support and comments from IELTS experts.
8. Focus on your pronunciation. Listen to the way you sound whenever you practice speaking English.

1. Enter the test room with a smile and a positive attitude. You must present yourself as a pleasant personality.
2. Place your passport and admit ticket on the table so that it is easy to be presented when the examiner asks for it.
3. You should try your best to get used to the test room and the environment.
4. The examiner will ask you your full name. Speak out your complete name as it appears on your passport. If the examiner asks what they should call you, simply give them your first name.
5. You are asked questions on three topics and you are given the opportunity to talk about a variety of things in your life, your interest and opinions.
6. Answer all questions in sentences; avoid giving one-word answers at all times.
7. The examiner aims to check your range of vocabulary and control over grammar by asking you questions on many different topics that may not be linked to each other.
8. Give a direct answer to the specific question being asked and then elaborate and give reasons for your answers.
9. Do not be anxious about getting the new topic that you may not be prepared for. All topics issued in this part are related to day to day life.
10. Listen carefully to the examiner when they read out the topic.
11. Cover all the points on the task card. Organise your thoughts systematically around these topics points so that you do not loose track of what you are saying and/or become repetitive.