The document provides guidance on preparing for and completing the four parts of the IELTS Speaking exam. Part 1 involves basic personal questions to help the candidate relax. Part 2 requires a 1-minute response comparing two photos and answering questions. Part 3 is a 2-3 minute discussion between candidates based on prompts. Part 4 is a 4-minute open conversation where the candidates are expected to have an in-depth discussion and provide opinions supported by reasons. The document emphasizes giving clear, complete answers without hesitation in parts 1 and 2, and developing the discussion in parts 3 and 4.

1. MEDIA FRENZY
PRACTICE 16 - ADVERTISING, NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS
B2

2. SPEAKING PART 1 - THE INTERVIEW
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Personal information
- Several topics Simple introduction questions.
- Present, past or future tenses questions
- 3 minutes Ice-breaker
THE KEY:
- Give a good
fi
rst impression.
- Focus on good pronunciation, and giving a complete
and spontaneous answer.
- No need to give long answers
- AVOID HESITATING & REPEATING YOURSELF
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total

3. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
Do you keep up with the news?

4. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
What is your preferred source of information?

5. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
Is there any current affair which worries you?

6. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
What's the most important current event in your country at the

7. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
Do you stay updated with the news from other countries?

8. SPEAKING PART 2 - LONG TURN
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 1 minute without interruption
- 2 PICTURES that you have to compare
- ANSWER the questions
- Give your own opinion
- 30 seconds comment after your partner’s long turn
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Speak for as long as possible, the examiner will stop you
- IMPORTANT: Answer the questions!
- Listen to your partner but do not interrupt
- AVOID HESITATING AND REPEATING YOURSELF
KNOW
HOW
STRUCTURE
Common theme
Comparison
Speculation
Answer the question
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment

9. What type of information might these people nd in such type of media?
STUDENT
A
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
1 MIN

10. Which of these sources of information is in your opinion more reliable?
STUDENT
B
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
30 SEC

11. What skills might be essential for such types of jobs?
STUDENT
A
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
1 MIN

12. Would you like to be a journalist?
STUDENT
B
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
30 SEC

13. SPEAKING PART 3 - INTERACTION
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Interaction between candidates
- You will be given a discussion question and 5 written prompts
- 2 - 3 minutes conversation
- Discuss, make and respond to suggestions
- Negotiation between candidates
- The interlocutor will ask you to summarise at some point.
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Focus on giving your opinion
- Support your opinions with reasons
- Respond to your partner's opinions and suggestions
- Easier if you purposely disagree with your partner.
- You don’t need to come to an agreement.
- PREPARE PART 3 & 4 together!
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 3
2 min conversation
+ 1 min to summarize

14. SPEAKING PART 3
2 min conversation
+ 1 min to summarize
DIFFERENT SOURCES OF INFORMATION
What might be the advantages
and disadvantages of obtaining
information from such sources?
TV news
Press
Friends and family
Radio Social media

15. SPEAKING PART 4 - DISCUSSION
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- General conversation based on the topic in part 3
- Both of you will have to give your opinions.
- IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE
CAPABLE OF DISCUSSING ISSUES IN DEPTH
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Focus on developing the conversation
- Listen to the questions carefully and answer them according to your
opinion BUT ALWAYS: Support your opinions with reasons
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 4
4 min conversation

16. Why might some people refuse to watch/read news?
SPEAKING PART 4
4 min conversation

17. How do you de ne a good journalist?
SPEAKING PART 4
4 min conversation

18. Is there such a thing as "objective" media?
SPEAKING PART 4
4 min conversation

19. Do you verify the information you receive from the media?
SPEAKING PART 4
4 min conversation