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IELTS Advantage S - Coggle Diagram

- - - - not an intelligence, knowledge or IQ test
  - - - Get very stressed
      - Become very formal
      - Think intensely about each answer
      - Try to impress with high level grammar & vocab
      - Focus on sounding very clear
      - Result
        
        Make lots of small mistakes
        
        Speak like a robot
        
        Lots of hesitation, repetition and pauses
        
        Include an usually high amount of inappropriate grammar and phrases
        
        Ignore higher level pronunciation features at the expense of clarity
- - - - Speaks without any effort at all
      - Gives very well developed answers
      - Do not search for either language or content
      - Everything is very well signposted
    - - Speak at a natural pace
      - Avoid unnatural pausing, hesitation and repetition
      - Fully develop answer
      - Structure answer
      - Use appropriate cohesive devices
      - Answer the specific question
      - Natural flow of language and interconnected ideas
      - Use connected speech and contractions
    - - Overthink the answer
      - Correct mistakes too much
      - Search for language too much
      - Repeat the same points over and over
      - Stop in Part 2
      - Speak unnaturally slowly or quickly
      - Insert formal or academic linking words
      - Overuse linking words
      - Give very short answers
  - - - Use natural intonation
      - Speak in full sentence
      - Use connected speech: linking, weak sounds, contractions
      - Correct word and sentence stress
      - Speak clearly
    - - Say everything so clearly that you don't use connected speech
      - Allow your native language to interfere with clear use of E
      - Try to use an American or British accent
      - Speak with no enthusiasm or feeling
      - Speak in small chunks of language
    - - No strain at all on the examiner when they listen
      - Fully control of higher level pronunciation features
  - - - Use a variety of appropriate structures
      - Use tenses correctly
      - Follow the 100% rule
      - Use complex sentences
      - Try to use many error-free sentences as possible
    - - Try to use as many different structures as possible
      - Try to impress the examiner with complex grammar
      - Make basic or systematic errors
    - - Each structure or tense is used in response to the question asked
      - Minimal errors
      - Any errors are not basic / systematic
  - - - Use idiomatic phrases when appropriate
      - Use suitable/appropriate words and phrases
      - Use vocabulary accurately
      - Use less common words and phrases
      - Use topic-specific words
      - Use appropriate collocations accurately
      - Paraphrase when you cannot express a word or idea
    - - Repeat the same words again and again
      - Force complex words without know them 100%
      - Use idioms that are wrong or inappropriate
      - Keep quire when you're unsure of a word or phrase
      - Use words you do not know 100%
        (meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, collocations)
    - - Have enough vocab to talk about any topic
      - Use appropriate and accurate vocab
- - - - Answer naturally and spontaneously
      - Develop answer appropriately
      - Do not give a speech
      - No need to think deeply about the answers
      - Expect the unexpected
      - Pretend like you care
      - Take this as an opportunity to relax and get into a groove
- - - - The bullet points
      - Introduce the topic
      - Description
      - Your opinion
      - Examples
      - Past / Present / Future
- - - - Treat this as the most important part and finish strong
      - Practice speaking for 15 mins in E
      - Get used to discussing ideas
  - - - Strongly disagree
        
        Oh no, not at all.
        
        I completely disagree.
      - Disagree to some extent
        
        I think I'd probably have to say no.
        
        I can see your point, but ...
      - Agree to some extent
        To a certain extent, yes.
      - Strongly agree
        
        I totally agree with that.
        
        Yes, I think that's absolutely right.
    - - Why do people do X?
    - - How will X change in future?
    - - How could we make X better?
    - - What are the advantages and disadvantages of X?
    - - How has X changed in recent years?
- - - - Part 3 - ask yourself, can the listener understand what I'm saying?
    - - Like - example
      - Actually - state a fact / correction
      - Basically - simplify sth
      - The thing is - make an important point
      - At the same time - contrast two ideas
      - Also - add a new idea
- - - - Actively listen and read
      - Note down any new words
      - Learn them 100%
        (Synonyms, pro, collocations, grammar)
      - Take risks using new words and note your mistake
      - Review regularly
      - Be patient
  - - - Does not just means idioms
      - Containing expressions that are natural and correct
      - Idioms, phrasal verbs, colloquial expressions and slang
      - Should not be a priority
    - - natural words and phrases native E speakers would use
    - - Reformulate when you cannot think of the correct word or phrase
      - Say it in different way
      - Reformulate the question
- - - - Mispronunciation of certain sounds
      - First language interference
    - - Important words to convey meaning and highlight key words
      - Stress by saying louder, longer, higher/lower
      - Two types of word (content, function)
    - - Listen to how native E speakers talk
    - - Reflects our moods