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Speaking Part 3

Part 3 of the IELTS speaking exam tests candidates' ability to discuss more abstract topics and give opinions on issues related to the part 2 topic. Candidates are expected to be informed about global news and issues and discuss their views, while acknowledging different perspectives, rather than having expert knowledge. Sample part 2 topics on personal experiences are followed by broader part 3 questions about related social topics that require opinions, like education systems or consumer trends.

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Speaking Part 3

Part 3 of the IELTS speaking exam tests candidates' ability to discuss more abstract topics and give opinions on issues related to the part 2 topic. Candidates are expected to be informed about global news and issues and discuss their views, while acknowledging different perspectives, rather than having expert knowledge. Sample part 2 topics on personal experiences are followed by broader part 3 questions about related social topics that require opinions, like education systems or consumer trends.

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IELTS SPEAKING PART 3

 In this part of the exam you are expected to answer discussion


questions related to your topic from part 2.
 However, these questions are more abstract and you are
expected to give opinions and explain why you have these
opinions.
 You are not expected to have expert knowledge on the subject,
but you are expected to be aware of global social situations
and issues.
 This means you should be aware of what is happening in the
world around you and be prepared to discuss it.
 Deeper and larger
EXAMPLES

 Part 2: "Describe something you bought


recently“
 Part 3: buying habits, consumers,
materialism, shopping, consumer protection,
or differences between shops now and in the
past, or a prediction about shopping in the
future.
EXAMPLES

 Part 2: "Describe a teacher you had in school,"


 Part 3: What are the most important qualities of a
good teacher?
 What are the reasons for the poor relationship
between teachers and students?
 Do you think computers will replace teachers in
the classroom?

Language skills – Giving opinions
 In my opinion / view...
 Generally speaking, I think...
 Personally, I haven’t the faintest idea about /
whether... (starting with this expression may be interpreted as
off-hand and could suggest that you have nothing else to say!)
 To my mind...
 I’d just like to say...
 As far as I’m concerned...
 I’m quite convinced that...(only use this expression to express a
very strong opinion!)
 To be quite honest / frank...
 If you ask me...
Language skills – agreeing and disagreeing

 A. How to Agree Strongly with an  B. How to Half Agree with an


Opinion. Opinion.
1.   I couldn't agree more! 1.   Yes, perhaps, however ...
2.   That's absolutely true! 2.   Well, yes, but ...
3.   Absolutely! 3.   Yes, in a way, however ...
4.   I agree with your point. 4.   Hmm, possibly, but ...
5.   I'd go along with your point. 5.   Yes, I agree up to a point,
6.   I'm with you on that point. however ...
7.   That's just what I was 6.   Well, you have a point there,
thinking. but ...
8.   That's exactly what I think. 7.   There's something there, I
9.   That's a good point. suppose, however ...
10. That's just how I see it. 8.   I guess your idea could be
11. That's exactly my opinion. right, but ...
9.   Yes, I suppose so, however ...
10. That's worth thinking about,
but ...
 C. How to Disagree Politely with  D. How to Disagree Strongly with
an Opinion. an Opinion.
1.  I am not so sure. 1.   I disagree.
2.  Do you think so? 2.   I disagree with your idea.
3.  Well, it depends. 3.   I'm afraid I don't agree.
4.  I'm not so certain. 4.   I'm afraid your idea is wrong.
5.  Well, I don't know. 5.   I can't agree with your idea.
6.  Well, I'm not so sure about 6.   I couldn't accept that idea for
that. a minute.
7.  Hmm, I'm not sure your idea is 7.   You can't actually mean that.
right. 8.   I wouldn't go along with your
8.  I'm inclined to disagree with idea there.
that idea. 9.   You can't be serious about
9.  No, I don't think so. that point.
10. You must be joking.
11. It's possible you are mistaken
about that.

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