Band 8.0 IELTS Practice Speaking Exam (mock test) - with teacher feedback - Kevin from China

𝗜̲𝗘̲𝗟̲𝗧̲𝗦̲ ̲𝗗̲𝗔̲𝗜̲𝗟̲𝗬̲ ̲𝗔̲𝗣̲𝗣̲ ̲𝗗̲𝗢̲𝗪̲𝗡̲𝗟̲𝗢̲𝗔̲𝗗̲

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[Artist]

Sometimes the problem is about the ideas that don't come at the moment not the language. Even in my language, if I were asked a difficult question, i wouldn't struggle.

[Peupeu_]

I love how the exam taker lady always has a beautiful smile on her face

[paolatorrealba]

I'm glad you pointed out his pronunciation's problems and mentioned that for some people that arent used to certain words, it will be hard. So for someone that may be from China or another asian country and struggle with the same, will focus on that. It's important! I agree that Kevin is a solid 8, it felt like a casual talk and it's obvious he is a well spoken person and really smart! I realize after watching this video how important is to be updated on what's going on in the world in case someone ask for your opinion. So a good advice would be to read a lot, be flexible and try to have an opinion on different topics (from your country and worldwide) and practice.

[clairrbearr]

“Why’d you choose this subject” is a weird questions to ask Bc some people don’t really have a reason or a good reason to answer that 💀 I understand how he paused

[wilfried.bounsi]

I got 8.0 on the speaking test and an 8.0 overall.
Thank you so much for all the good work on this channel!
These videos are VERY helpful as you can pause, answer and use the examiner's feedback to improve yourself if applicable.

[jadenicolequek]

Kevin did a really good job answering even tho the questions were tricky. Tbh, I think he deserve a 9 more than a 8

[lloydkim]

It's never easy to pronounce like a native English speaker especially for Asian people. Because most of east asia nations' languages accents are quite strong in each letter. But altough he is asian, has a really good pronunciation. As Asian puppy can feel how he has done such a hard effort so far.

[invictafilms]

I don’t think it was the actual language that was the issue with how he hesitated with ‘Design School.’ He seemed to have just forgotten what the uni called that faculty in particular. IELTS just marks pretty harshly.

[elonmusk]

It was really helpful, especially the emphasis on phrases being used . Not preparing for ielts but still gaining so much for spoken English.

[frishtemohammadi]

Topics were hard a little bit, but bravo he did well.

[sahilmanchanda]

Your sessions are even helpful for teaching as I am working as an IELTS Trainer and getting so much for my teaching sessions.

[sipeizhou]

Very nice! I am a band 8 too but I am so ashamed right now because this dude was doing a lot better than me. Anyway, hope everybody can finally get the ideal score!

[JoeNguyenx]

He’s really good but still only got 8.0 IELTS. No wonder why this test is falling out of popularity.

[mzjtnediserp]

Same country as Kevin and what impressed me most for him is not fluency or vocabulary but these phrases, which would be really tough for non-native speakers. Actually I don’t think people can learn these via lessons and he should have a living experience in English country which almost is the only way to learn these that well. I’ve just had ielts speaking test in last week and if I’m familiar with those phrases like him it possible to catch up with him in cc but I haven’t. Brilliant performance for him, good luck for him and since my score will be established in Friday so good luck for myself either.

[rollingdownfalling]

I came to Australia when I was in my primary school years. Back then, I really didn't care much about language learning, so I am really bad in both grammar and expression. However conjuring up sentences spontaneously was actually quite easy as a kid, even when the output was flawed.

However I am learning German at the moment as an adult and it was no joke. You have to think and translate in your head all the time which I didn't experience when I was young. Forming sentences without thinking in English was nearly impossible. Currently I am still trying to develop that language feel, and that's why I am stunned by how well Kevin had performed especially his accent.

This IELT video was on my recommended list and I am think of using the questions in the video to practice my speaking.

[kyleawesome]

He has a very strong Aussie accent, which I suspect he must’ve been there for a long time

[collinekalega]

He did well, though he still has challenges with pronunciation (Th). Otherwise, the Chinese are leading the world in this test.👏

[nikkisvideodiaries]

Well I have to take my speaking test tomorrow, I am really nervous and I hope it all goes well🙌 I really appreciate your videos, they are very informative .

[felicia]

He sounds like a native speaker. Looks like he’s been in Australia for a long time, he has the accent! He sounds so good.

[HH-gdbd]

• Name
• Do you work or study?
• What do you study?
• Why did you choose this subject?
• Do you enjoy the place where you study?
(CLOTHES)
• Is what you wear important to you?
• Do you prefer wearing formal or relaxed clothing?
• Does your country have traditional clothing?
• Has your style changed overtime?
(RECYCLING)
• Do people recycle in the place where you live?
• Why do people recycle?
• Do you re-use items?

Part 2
• Describe a tradition from your country? You should say,
• What the tradition is?
• What the tradition involves?
• Who practices this tradition?
And explain how you feel about this tradition

Part 3
(TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS)
• Is it important for a country to maintain its traditions and customs?
• Is globalization changing our traditions?