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This will help you know how to study with a friend<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your study partner does not have to be a native speaker!<\/p>\n Today you\u2019ll see an example of how to study with a non-native speaker.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll teach you what to listen for and how to give feedback like an IELTS Examiner!<\/a><\/p>\n Sondos and George are both students in the 3 Keys IELTS course<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sondos is originally from Jordan, and now lives in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n She works as a freelancer and is studying to be a quality assurance consultant.<\/p>\n George is from China and works as a research assistant.<\/p>\n They are here on the podcast today to model IELTS Speaking practice with a partner!<\/a><\/p>\n Jessica and Aubrey recently shared strategies to work with a study partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n When practicing IELTS Speaking<\/a>, you can be the Examiner for each other.<\/p>\n There are specific things to listen for.<\/p>\n This is not a time to focus on grammar.<\/p>\n Instead, give feedback for the other 3 scoring sections.<\/p>\n These are the scoring sections Sondos and George will use today to give feedback.<\/p>\n Listen to the vocabulary they use.<\/p>\n Are their answers using high level, less common words?<\/p>\n Do they use slang, idioms and phrasal verbs<\/a>?<\/p>\n For IELTS Speaking, you must have a variety of vocabulary to score 7+ on the Vocab score.<\/p>\n This means using more informal vocabulary and phrases for Speaking Parts 1 and 2.<\/a><\/p>\n If the answers are personal, you should hear informal vocabulary.<\/p>\n 100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to get a score increase on IELTS. It\u2019s 100% guaranteed.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Can you understand what they say?<\/a><\/p>\n Are words and sounds clear?<\/p>\n Are they using varied intonation?<\/p>\n Can you hear emotion?<\/p>\n You must have native intonation<\/a> for 7+.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t use a monotone!<\/p>\n Are there pauses and hesitation?<\/a><\/p>\n Does it seem like they\u2019re having trouble thinking of vocabulary or deciding what to say next?<\/p>\n Do they have quite a bit to say on any topic, or are they giving short answers?<\/p>\n Are they using linking phrases?<\/a><\/p>\n You must use a variety of linking phrases for IELTS Speaking for 7+ on the Fluency\/Coherence score.<\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s your favorite kind of weather?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n George provides some details about his preferred temperature.<\/p>\n He doesn\u2019t like it when it gets too hot!<\/p>\n Is there any type of weather you don\u2019t like?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He shares that he doesn\u2019t like rainy days.<\/p>\n This is because he wants to go outside and enjoy leisure time with friends.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s rainy, he has to stay home and watch boring TV shows!<\/p>\n She shares that George did not have pauses and hesitation.<\/p>\n He used some good vocabulary, but she did not hear slang or idioms<\/a>.<\/p>\n He missed opportunities to throw in interesting adjectives and adverbs<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s excruciatingly hot!<\/p>\n It\u2019s ridiculously uncomfortable when it gets that hot!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n His pronunciation was good, but he could use more variety of intonation<\/a>.<\/p>\n I detest<\/em> the rain! I really<\/em> hate sitting inside bored!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Do you have a large extended family?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n She shares how many family members she has.<\/p>\n What do you do together with your family?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Her answer includes special events with family.<\/p>\n She shares that they eat together and have activities.<\/p>\n He shares that she used high level vocabulary<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, she paused while thinking of vocab and her answer.<\/p>\n He also shared that she could use more emotion.<\/p>\n She needed more variety of intonation.<\/a><\/p>\n This is easier if you share details!<\/p>\n Sharing fond memories will help you feel excited and use native intonation.<\/p>\n In this case, the Examiner needs to hear more details.<\/p>\n Notice they also shared the positive aspects.<\/p>\n They told each other what they\u2019re doing well.<\/p>\n You should definitely do this to encourage and motivate your study partner<\/a>!<\/p>\n However, you also need to share the gaps you notice.<\/p>\n When speaking in a mirror, you often don\u2019t notice these mistakes.<\/p>\n A study partner can much more easily help you see how you can improve.<\/p>\n It also makes you more accountable!<\/a><\/p>\n If you have set a time to study with a partner, you will keep that appointment.<\/p>\n If you were planning to study on your own, you might find something else to do!<\/p>\n It\u2019s not helpful to say, \u201cThat was great!\u201d or \u201cThat could be better.\u201d<\/p>\n Give specific feedback!<\/a><\/p>\n It should be directly aligned to the scoring system.<\/p>\n What specifically should they improve?<\/p>\n How is it going to help their score?<\/p>\n Don\u2019t focus on grammar!<\/p>\n Instead, help them improve these other 3 scores.<\/p>\n There are so many reasons to study with a partner!<\/p>\n It keeps engagement and motivation up!<\/a><\/p>\n It also holds you accountable.<\/p>\n You can definitely study with a non-native speaker.<\/p>\n Use today\u2019s tips to make your IELTS Speaking practice<\/a> as helpful as possible!<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a speaking partner, find on in the 3 Keys IELTS Facebook group!<\/a><\/p>\n This is an incredibly supportive community where you can find a study partner.<\/p>\n You can also ask any question about IELTS and get answers right away!<\/p>\nMeet our guests!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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