Abstract discussion

Move from personal experience to ideas about society: develop IELTS Part 3 answers that generalise, weigh up different perspectives and explore causes and consequences.

Level C1 20 min5 exercisesLesson 1 of 12 in Speaking C1

Trains: IELTS Speaking Part 3

What you'll learn

Recognise the main types of IELTS Part 3 question and what each one asks you to do
Shift an answer from personal anecdote to general, societal level
Develop a 45–60 second answer with a point, an explanation, an implication and a qualification
Use abstract nouns and generalising language accurately

Lesson content

10 steps · 5 exercises · 20 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Which answer is stronger?
5. Practice 2Generalising language
6. Practice 3IELTS Part 3: cause and comparison
7. Practice 4IELTS Part 3: evaluate and predict
8. Exam tips2 tips
9. Key vocabulary11 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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