Most IELTS students over-prepare the wrong way — memorised answers, heavy vocabulary, fake accents.
But examiners don’t care about any of that.
They care about how real, natural and clear you sound.
This is your complete insider checklist for IELTS Speaking — the one trainers usually don’t give you.
Read it once and your whole speaking strategy will change. 😄🔥
🎤 1. Answer the Question First (Golden Rule)
Your first sentence should ALWAYS answer the question directly.
Then add a detail or reason.
That’s it.
👉 Direct answers = higher coherence score.
😌 2. Speak Naturally (Not Like a Script)
Examiners easily recognise memorised lines.
Natural speaking = real fluency.
Speak like you’re having a calm, normal conversation.
🧠 3. NO Templates or YouTube Lines
“Actually, I strongly believe…”
“From my point of view…”
They’ve heard these 10,000 times.
Templates = score drops.
Use your own simple English.
🔄 4. Perfect Answer Structure (Use This Every Time)
Answer → Reason → Example
Short, natural, smooth.
This structure works in Part 1, 2 AND 3.
🗣️ 5. Accent Doesn’t Matter — Clarity Does
You can keep your Indian accent.
Just speak clearly:
- Not too fast
- Not too slow
- No mumbling
- No acting
Clarity = confidence.
✨ 6. Vocabulary Checklist
Use words you naturally use daily.
Examiners love:
- simple words
- correct usage
- natural expressions
Avoid:
- high-level dictionary words
- forced vocabulary
- uncommon phrases
Simple English done well = Band 7+.
🌬️ 7. Fluency Hack: Don’t Rush
Fluency ≠ fast speaking.
It means speaking smoothly, comfortably and without panic.
Slow + stable = higher score.
🔥 8. Examiner Insider Secrets
⭐ Insider Tip #1: The first 30 seconds set the tone
Your early answers shape their impression of your fluency.
⭐ Insider Tip #2: Honest hesitation is GOOD
If you forget a word:
“Sorry, I’m blanking… what I mean is…”
This shows natural communication.
⭐ Insider Tip #3: Examiners notice your confidence instantly
Not confidence = no flow.
A simple smile relaxes your speaking.
⭐ Insider Tip #4: Don’t match the examiner’s speed
Some speak slowly.
You stay natural.
⭐ Insider Tip #5: Pauses are normal
A 1–2 second pause is okay.
A rehearsed speech is not.
⭐ Insider Tip #6: For Part 2, you don’t need a long speech
Just cover:
- Main idea
- 2–3 points
- 1–2 examples
Done.
⭐ Insider Tip #7: You can ask them to repeat the question
And it does NOT affect your score.
Communication > pretending.
📘 9. The Perfect Speaking Style (Example Pattern)
Q: Do you enjoy travelling?
A: “Yes, I really do. It helps me relax after a busy week. Even short weekend trips make me feel recharged.”
Short. Human. Real.
✔ 10. Daily 10-Minute Practice Routine (Follow This!)
⏱️ Minute 1–3: Talk about any topic spontaneously
No planning. No writing.
⏱️ Minute 4–6: Record yourself answering 3 Part 1 questions
Focus on sounding natural.
⏱️ Minute 7–8: Take one Part 2 cue card
Speak for 1–1.5 minutes.
⏱️ Minute 9–10: Check:
- Did you answer directly?
- Was it natural?
- Any memorised lines?
- Any panic-rush moments?
Fix one thing per day.
📑 11. What NOT To Do (Hard Truth Zone!)
❌ No memorised intros
❌ No long stories
❌ No fancy words
❌ No fake accent
❌ No robotic tone
❌ No overthinking
❌ No rushing
❌ No textbook phrases
Do these and your score stays stuck.
Avoid these and your score jumps fast.
🏆 12. What Examiners Reward (Your Real Band Boosters)
✔ Clear, direct answers
✔ Natural flow
✔ Calm tone
✔ Simple vocabulary
✔ Real examples
✔ Human-like communication
✔ Confidence
✔ Ability to extend your answer slightly
✔ Smooth pronunciation
These are the REAL band-boosting skills.