One of the biggest mistakes IELTS candidates make is in thinking the IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 is easy! In this section, candidates speak about 'safe' topics, such as family, hometown and hobbies.
It is vitally important that you learn the key vocabulary for any people, objects and situations that are particularly important in your own life. It will be extremely useful - apart from in the IELTS examination, you will need it every time you meet a new person and speak to them in English!
In recent mock tests, I have found candidates lacking such basic 'personal' vocabulary as "My father's job" (a property developer), "The musical instrument I have always wanted to play" (the harp) and "My ambition at work" (promotion to a more senior position within my department).
As you prepare for the IELTS examination, spend some time learning the vocabulary that is important to YOU. After all, the same range of grammar is essential to all of us, whilst some significant vocabulary varies from person to person. The Speaking Section of the BestIELTS.com website has lots more advice for the IELTS Speaking Test.
