A two way communication between you and the examiner

Candidates should not panic or get nervous. They should relax and speak normally. The speaking section is not a test of your general knowledge. The examiner simply wants to see…

Note taking by the examiner

The examiner makes notes as she listens to you. You should not get distracted by this. You should focus on your listening. If the examiner doesn't make eye contact while…

Join an English course

An English course will give you knowledge about grammar and structures. Daily speaking practice with other students in a batch in front of a mentor will help to learn English…

Practice speaking with friends

Practice speaking everyday for 30 minutes with friends. Practice a wide range of topics and situations. Speak as much English as you can. Write English for 20 minutes daily. This…

Be interesting

Be natural and spontaneous. Be lively and responsive. Do not speak in a dull or boring manner. Show interest or enthusiasm. Create a good impression on the examiner. He will…

Don’t memorize answers from books or websites

Don't give a rehearsed speech. The examiners are well trained and can distinguish easily whether your answer is memorized or original. If you give a memorized answer they will change…

What if I do not know much about the topic

Talk about something related to the topic. But do not repeat the question. It leads to a lot of waste of time. There can be several ways to answer the…

Understand the question well

Don't be in a hurry to speak. Your first task is to answer the question properly. Don't say anything irrelevant to the question. If you do not understand the question…

What if I speak less

The examiner will think you lack fluency and have less knowledge of English. He will move on to the next question or ask a follow-up question. You should keep speaking…

First impressions matter

Be presentable and well groomed. Be respectful all the time. Be polite and well mannered. Do not be over friendly or too free. Be relaxed but formal.