How to Introduce Yourself in IELTS.
Updated on 01 December, 2022
Mrinal Mandal
Study Abroad Expert
Study Abroad Expert
Overview: This article will give you an insight into the IELTS exam with a focus on the IELTS speaking exam and how to introduce yourself in IELTS for students looking to study abroad. Students seeking to apply abroad for higher education usually appear for some examinations that make them eligible to study at foreign universities. One such examination is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) which is an English proficiency exam for students applying to foreign universities from countries that do not use English as their primary language for communication. The IELTS is a renowned and internationally accepted examination. It is acknowledged for its high quality and integrity of testing competence in the English language. Most foreign universities in countries like the USA, Canada, and the UK consider IELTS to be a prerequisite for admissions. Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of IELTS, let us talk about the basic features of the IELTS examination. This examination can be taken in two ways:
The main difference between the two types is that the result of the paper-based test will declared in 14 days, whereas the computer-based test will provide your result within 3 to 5 days.
The IELTS examination scores its applicants on a scale of 1.0 to 9.0 where the usually acceptable score for admission into foreign universities is 6.5 and above. The IELTS examination tests the applicants based on four basic criteria:
It is important to note that the listening and speaking modules are the same for all the applicants taking the test. The writing section will provide a choice between Academic and General Training. The reading, writing, and listening sections need to be completed on the same day and the speaking section of the IELTS examination will be scheduled either 7 days before or after the first 3 sections. This schedule will completely depend on the discretion of the test center. The IELTS test costs 14000 INR and the scores of the examination are considered valid for 2 years.
Even though the IELTS exams are usually a prerequisite for students applying to study abroad, there are certain exceptions to this case. The IELTS examination may not be needed in the following cases:
Out of the four sections of the testing format mentioned above, the most important section is the speaking section that will evaluate the applicant’s ability to communicate in English. The reason for its importance is that, if the applicant cannot express his/her thoughts and communicate in English it will hamper the entire education process. This article delves into the subject of the IELTS Speaking Exam with a special focus on how to introduce yourself in the IELTS speaking test.
How to introduce yourself in the IELTS speaking test:
As soon as you enter the room, before you start talking, the examiner will introduce the scenario by saying “This is the International English Language Testing System on the 15th of March 2019” (or any date on which the test is being taken). The examiner will then mention the candidate’s name, roll number, center, center number, examiner, and the examiner number. This entire introduction is done for the benefit of recording and marks the starting point of your IELTS speaking exam.
After this basic introduction paragraph by the examiner, your session will begin. The examiner will then ask you the following questions:
You are asked to introduce yourself in the IELTS speaking test as they always follow the same procedure as mentioned above.
Mentioned below is an example scenario of this introductory session:
Examiner: What is your name?
Candidate: Hi, my name is Akash Ahuja.
Examiner: And what can I call you?
Candidate: You can call me Akash.
Examiner: Where are you from?
Candidate: I’m from Mumbai, which is in India.
Examiner: Can I see some identification, please?
Candidate: Absolutely, here you are.
Examiner: Thank you. Now let’s talk a little more about yourself.
This is the end of the first introductory part of the speaking session. The candidate in the above section has managed to answer the questions properly. The examiner will pay attention to your sentence construction and the way you link up words. They will immediately understand how good your English is through this introductory process. Sound linking is crucial to sounding natural. What you need to keep in mind is that when a word ends with a consonant sound and the subsequent word begins with a vowel the two words link up naturally as you say them. An example of this is mentioned below:
Examiner: What is your name?
Candidate: Hi, my name is “Akash Ahuja”.
Examiner: And what can I call you?
Candidate: You can call me Akash.
Examiner: Where are you from?
Candidate: I’m from Mumbai, which is “in India”.
Examiner: Can I see some identification, please?
Candidate: Absolutely, here you are.
Examiner: Thank you. Now let’s talk a little more about yourself.
As you can see above the two instances where the word ending with a consonant and the subsequent word starting with a vowel have been highlighted.
The next section will involve questions that the examiner will choose from the IELTS booklet provided. The booklet consists of 40 groups of questions based on a variety of topics. Each group consists of 3 questions. The examiner will randomly select each group out of the 40 topics provided. These questions will be based on the hobbies, daily routine, likes, and dislikes of the candidate. The topics provided usually stay the same for a while.
Mentioned below are some examples of the topic groups:
Let’s talk about where you live.
Let’s talk a little about music.
Now, let’s talk a little about sports.
Let now move on to some general questions.
Questions are usually asked from a maximum of 3 groups out of the 40. This session usually lasts for about 10 to 12 minutes. It’s advised to answer the why part of the question along with the question itself, instead of allowing the examiner to ask “why?” after you have answered the specific question.
Tips:
The IELTS speaking exam requires your full attention. Being attentive will ensure no mistakes and will help you get a good score. Mentioned below are some tips that will help you through the IELTS exam:
On a concluding note, the IELTS exam might not be very difficult for people who have had an English based education or are already proficient in English. But it requires you to be attentive and respond normally. Many people end up getting poor scores because of their attitude and behaviour. It is important to maintain decorum and answer genuinely and correctly. The IELTS exam is important while applying abroad for jobs as well as education.
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