{"id":257,"date":"2016-04-21T11:34:55","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T18:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/?p=257"},"modified":"2019-01-31T15:05:24","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T23:05:24","slug":"take-notes-ielts-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/take-notes-ielts-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Notes in IELTS Speaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you are probably aware, the IELTS Speaking module has three sections.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In the IELTS Speaking Part 2 you have to prepare and give a short talk on a given subject, usually around a personal experience. This section tests your ability to talk about a topic, develop your ideas, and <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-speaking\/\">use relevant vocabulary<\/a> and grammar. The examiner will give you a task card on a particular topic, which will include some key points that you should cover in your talk. You will be given 1 minute to prepare before you then have to talk for 1 to 2 minutes on the given topic.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The examiner will then ask you one or two questions. Part 2 takes 3 to 4 minutes in total.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">In a way, this is like having to give a short speech on the spot, which can be very nerve-wracking, particularly if the speech isn\u2019t in your native language! One easy way to calm those nerves is to take a few notes during your 1 minute preparation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Luckily, a pencil and paper will be provided for you to do just that!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Why Note Taking is Important.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">If your talk is not organized, you will lose marks! Simple as that. Remember, part of your marking is based on how <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-speaking\/\">coherent and fluent<\/a> you are. Coherence involves following a logical and clear argument.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Without planning, it is likely that you will end up describing a general aspect of the question rather than the specific parts. This will also lose you points. Making a brief written plan helps you to stay on topic and stops you from veering away from the points<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>you have been asked to talk about.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">You will not impress the examiner if you start immediately without planning, whatever your level. So do use the 1 minute you are given to plan your speech and make notes. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">How to Plan and Make Notes<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Write down words not sentences. Below is an example task card.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>For each point you should write only one or two words to use as a prompt.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In total, you should not have more than 20 words.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.40.51-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-258\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.40.51-PM.png\" alt=\"IELTS Speaking Part 2 Example Task Card\" width=\"868\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.40.51-PM.png 868w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.40.51-PM-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.40.51-PM-768x522.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">You should only use nouns, adverbs and adjectives for your prompt words. See my notes for the task above:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.53.46-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-259\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.53.46-PM.png\" alt=\"IELTS Speaking Part 2 Example Notes\" width=\"672\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.53.46-PM.png 672w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-1.53.46-PM-300x204.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">You cannot write on the task card.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>So, on your provided paper, write your prompt words in a vertical list and in order of the points given.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is easier to see them this way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">As you speak, refer to the list to organize your answer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This should help ensure that you answer all parts of the task.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Remember that you will need to use <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/useful-ielts-vocabulary-and-phrases\/\">connecting words and phrases<\/a> when you speak, but don\u2019t write them down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Do not prepare full answers by heart and repeat them word for word. This will sound artificial and will affect your score.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">So as you prepare for the IELTS Speaking module, do practice making notes and using them to help you speak.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This will help improve your fluency and coherence, which will ultimately increase<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>your confidence and help you reduce mistakes. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you are probably aware, the IELTS Speaking module has three sections.\u00a0 In the IELTS Speaking Part 2 you have to prepare and give a short talk on a given subject, usually around a personal experience. This section tests your ability to talk about a topic, develop your ideas, and use relevant vocabulary and grammar. 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