Artikel ini akan membahas 10 topik speaking IELTS yang paling sering muncul di tes, contoh soalnya, dan cara menjawabnya.
Tes IELTS terdiri dari 4 bagian (section), yaitu reading, listening, writing, speaking. Kali ini, Elevau ingin membahas satu section yang penting dalam IELTS, yaitu, speaking. Ada orang yang tidak percaya diri saat melakukan section speaking, loh! Terlebih, kalau mereka tak terbiasa menggunakan bahasa Inggris dalam kesehariannya.
Jangan sampai karena kamu minder dengan kemampuanmu, kamu jadi ragu ambil IELTS, ya! Soalnya, sertifikat IELTS punya banyak manfaat, baik untuk daftar kerja di perusahaan multinasional maupun buat yang ingin berkuliah di luar negeri.
Supaya kamu makin percaya diri saat speaking, Elevau bakal membahas sedikit mengenai speaking section di IELTS, 10 topik yang paling sering muncul di tes, contoh soalnya, sampai cara menjawabnya!
Mengenal Speaking Section IELTS
Speaking berlangsung selama 11-14 menit dan menilai kemahiran, tata bahasa (grammar) dan akurasi, variasi kosakata, dan cara pengucapan (pronunciation). Section ini sendiri memiliki 3 parts, yaitu:
- Part 1: Introduction and questions on familiar topics
Kamu akan ditanyakan hal umum mengenai dirimu sendiri dan topik-topik lain seputar keluarga, pekerjaan, studi, kota kelahiranmu, dan banyak lagi. Durasi part ini berkisar 4-5 menit saja dengan 12 pertanyaan dari 3 topik yang berbeda.
- Part 2: Individual Long Turn
Sedikit berbeda dengan part 1, kamu akan diberikan sebuah kartu berisikan sebuah topik dan hal-hal apa yang harus kamu bicarakan. Kamu akan diberikan 1 menit untuk memikirkan jawaban, lalu jawabanmu harus disampaikan selama 1-2 menit.
- Part 3: Two-way discussion
Kamu akan mendiskusikan topik yang berkaitan dengan part 2 dengan pengujimu. Misalnya, ketika kamu ditanyakan pengalamanmu ketika bertemu teman baru, kemungkinan part ini akan menanyakan opinimu soal teman masa kecil atau pertemanan di sekolah. Bagian ini berdurasi 4-5 menit.
10 Topik Speaking IELTS dan Contoh Soalnya
Setelah membahas sedikit tentang speaking section IELTS, Elevau bakal membagikan 10 topik speaking IELTS yang paling sering muncul di tes. Di sini, Elevau membaginya ke dalam 3 part yang sesuai dengan tesnya, ya!
Part 1: Introduction and Questions on Familiar Topics
- Work:
- What is your job?
- Where do you work?
- Do you like your job?
- Study:
- What do you study?
- Why did you choose that subject?
- Do you like that subject?
- Hometown:
- Where is your hometown?
- What is your hometown like?
- What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your hometown?
- Home:
- Where is your home?
- Who do you live with?
- What facilities are there near your home?
- Family:
- Do you spend much time with your family?
- Who are you closest to in your family?
- Is family important in your family?
- Technology and Media:
- What is your favourite website?
- How often do you go online?
- What do you use the internet for?
- The Weather:
- What is your favourite weather?
- Do you like the weather in your country?
- Does the weather ever affect the way you feel?
- Food:
- What is your favourite food?
- What are some traditional foods in your country?
- Do you have a healthy diet?
- Sport:
- Do you play any sports?
- Do you watch sports on TV?
- How do people in your country stay fit?
- Hobbies and Interests:
- Do you have a hobby?
- What equipment do you need for it?
- Did you have a hobby as a child?
Part 2: Individual Long Turn
- Inspiration:
Describe a person who has inspired you.
- Sports:
Talk about your exercise routine or favourite sport.
- Family:
Describe a member of your family you get on well with.
- Exercise:
Describe an exercise you know.
- Movie:
Talk about your favourite movie.
- Event:
Describe an unexpected event.
- Gift:
Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
- Experience:
Describe an unforgettable experience in your life.
- Hometown:
Describe your hometown.
- Food:
Describe an unusual meal you had.
Part 3: Two-way Discussion
- Books:
- What kinds of books do children in your country like to read?
- Do you think children can learn a lot from books?
- Do you think fairy tales are useful books for children?
- Why do some adults read books written for children?
- Family:
- Is family important in your country?
- How do you think the family will change in the future?
- How has the size of the family changed in the last few decades in your country?
- Who do you think should be responsible for the care of the elderly, the family or the government?
- Social Issues:
- What social problems are there in your country?
- What can be done to alleviate poverty?
- What do you think of social charity?
- Can you tell me the difference between minor crimes and major crimes?
- Culture:
- What popular traditions do you have in your country?
- Do you think it’s important to keep traditions alive?
- How has your country’s culture changed over the last few decades?
- What can be done to keep culture alive?
- Advertising:
- Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
- Do you think advertising aimed at children is acceptable?
- What do you think about advertising for fast food?
- Do you think some think some adverts should be banned?
- Art:
- What kind of art do you enjoy?
- What are the traditional art forms in your country?
- Do you think children should study art at school?
- How can children benefit from learning art?
- Food:
- What is the typical diet of people in your country?
- Do many people eat in restaurants in your country?
- Why do some people enjoy eating out?
- What’s the difference between restaurant food and home cooked food?
- Movies:
- Is going to the cinema to watch a movie popular in your country?
- What kinds of films are popular in your country?
- Do many people enjoy watching foreign films in your country?
- Do you think it’s better to have subtitles or dubbing in a foreign film?
- Weather:
- How many seasons are there in your country?
- Is the weather easy to predict in your country?
- Do you think the world’s climate is changing?
- What do you think is affecting the world’s climate?
- Work:
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- How has technology changed the way we work?
- What jobs do you think are most valuable to society?
- What skills do you think are needed to get a good job these days?
- At what age should people be allowed to retire?
Tips Menjawab Topik Speaking IELTS
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Berikan Jawaban Lengkap, Jangan Hanya Yes/No
Jika kamu hanya memberikan jawaban singkat, seperti yes/no saja, penguji tidak dapat menilai jawabanmu. Untuk itu, kamu dapat melatih jawabanmu agar memiliki struktur seperti ini: yes/no, alasannya, dan berikan contoh nyatanya. Struktur ini akan membantu jawabanmu agar lengkap, tidak keluar topik, dan tetap koheren.
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Tanyakan Pertanyaannya Jika Tidak Paham
Saat kamu tidak memahami sebuah pertanyaan, kamu boleh meminta pengujimu untuk mengulang pertanyaan itu. Apabila kamu tidak paham sebuah kata, kamu boleh meminta penguji untuk menjelaskan kata tersebut.
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Perbaiki Jawabanmu, Tapi Jangan Ulangi Kalimat yang Sama
Melakukan kesalahan saat speaking adalah hal yang amat wajar. Namun, jangan sampai kamu berhenti berbicara karena salah menyebutkan 1 kata atau grammar.
Ketika kamu ingin memperbaiki kesalahanmu, parafrase ulang kalimat yang kamu sebutkan sebelumnya. Hal ini dapat menunjukkan kemahiranmu dalam berbahasa Inggris, loh!
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