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Improve your Speaking skills quickly with Mat Clark IELTS Speaking book

When studying for the IELTS Speaking test, you cannot overlook Mat Clark IELTS Speaking book. This is one of the books that will help you improve your Speaking band score most effectively. What makes this book special? Let's review the content of the book and effective ways to study with it together with Prep. Particularly, at the end of the article, Prep provides a link for free PDF download for you to use as study material.

Improve your Speaking skills quickly with Mat Clark IELTS Speaking book
Improve your Speaking skills quickly with Mat Clark IELTS Speaking book

I. Introduction to Mat Clark IELTS Speaking

1. General information

The book "IELTS Speaking by Mat Clark" provides you with an overview of IELTS Speaking and detailed explanations of the importance of cultural differences in speaking. The author also points out how the use of slang can lead to difficulties in learning English.

  • Name: IELTS Speaking by Mat Clark
  • Author: Mat Clark
  • Language: English
  • Skill focus: Speaking

2. Targeted learner

This book is intended for those who are preparing for the IELTS exam with a target Speaking band score of 6.5 or above. It is recommended for students who already have a strong foundation in English and are familiar with the structure of the IELTS Speaking test. Additionally, the book provides a rich academic English vocabulary, making it suitable for individuals who have a future orientation towards using English for academic purposes.

Introduction to Mat Clark IELTS Speaking
Introduction to Mat Clark IELTS Speaking

II. What is included in Mat Clark IELTS Speaking book?

Part 1: The Speaking Test in China

This is the section where the author provides an overview of the Speaking test in China. The author presents the realities of IELTS scores in China and explains the reasons why IELTS Speaking scores do not accurately reflect the abilities of the test takers.

Part 2: Two Different Speaking Systems

In this section, the author discusses the use of different language systems. The author highlights the differences between speaking in Chinese and speaking in English. 

Although the author analyzes the differences between English and Chinese.

Part 3: The Marking System

The author presents the scoring criteria for the Speaking test. The criteria are as follows:

  • Fluency and coherence
  • Rich vocabulary usage
  • Accurate and diverse grammar usage
  • Pronunciation

To understand each criterion in detail, you can read the book provided by Prep through the download link at the end of the article.

Part 4: The Speaking Test Format

The author also provides the formats of the IELTS Speaking test. In this section, the author provides a detailed explanation of each part and tips for effective Speaking.

  • Part 1: The author lists different question types, along with examples and explanations for candidates to answer in detail. At the end of Part 1, the author provides a list of common questions in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test for practice.
  • Part 2: The author provides information, issue identification, strategies, and approaches to answering questions in IELTS Speaking Part 2. Each point is accompanied by sample examples for reference.
  • Part 3: The author presents the format of IELTS Speaking Part 3, discusses score adjustments, and provides common question types encountered in the test.
  • Additional tips: This section compiles useful tips such as providing examples and paraphrasing techniques.
The Content of Mat Clark IELTS Speaking
The Content of Mat Clark IELTS Speaking

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III. How to use IELTS Speaking by Mat Clack to improve Speaking band score

How to use IELTS Speaking by Mat Clack to improve Speaking band score
How to use IELTS Speaking by Mat Clack to improve Speaking band score

Most people are afraid of Speaking because they don't know what to say or have nothing to say. However, the examiners do not score you based on what you say, but on how you deliver your ideas. You can review the IELTS Speaking scoring criteria here:

  • Fluency and Coherence
  • Lexical Resource
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy
  • Pronunciation

Here are the ways to prepare for Speaking using Mat Clark IELTS Speaking book:

  • Create your own formulas based on Mat Clark: Develop your own formulas for each part. For Part 2, you only need one guideline, while for Part 1 and Part 3, it will depend on the question types. Use Mat Clark book as a reference for your preparation.
Activity in Mat Clark IELTS Speaking
Activity in Mat Clark IELTS Speaking
  • Practice: Use the guidelines you have prepared from the IELTS Speaking book by Mat Clark to develop your speech. Record yourself and check your pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, etc. Then work on improving the quality of your speech. Pay attention to the following two things:
    • Topic-related words and idioms: In Mat Clark book, there is a vocabulary section for each topic.
    • Grammar: You should be proficient in using relative clauses, conditional sentences, and, more advanced, inverted conditional sentences.
  • Find a partner: It is advisable to find a practice partner. This will help you speak more naturally, increase your motivation to practice and provide an opportunity to give each other feedback on basic errors.
  • Virtual Speaking at Prep: In addition to finding a practice partner, you can utilize Prep's virtual Speaking room to effectively practice at home. The room provides an experience similar to speaking with a real person. Furthermore, Prep collaborates with ELSA to help you effectively correct pronunciation errors.

IV. Download Mat Clark IELTS Speaking PDF for free

If you want a hard copy of the IELTS Speaking book by Mat Clark, you can purchase it on Tiki and Shopee. In case you need a soft copy, Prep provides a download link for you.

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Prep has reviewed the Mat Clark IELTS Speaking book along with effective study methods. Prep also provides a download link for the Mat Clark IELTS Speaking PDF for you to use as an effective Speaking practice resource. Hopefully, this article will be helpful to you. Wishing you success in achieving your desired Speaking band score!

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Master Tu Pham
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Founder of Prep Smart Test Preparation Platform. With over 10 years of experience in teaching and test preparation, Mr. Tú has helped thousands of students achieve high scores in the IELTS exam. In addition, Mr. Tú Phạm is also a consulting expert in British Council programs and a speaker at many leading educational events, programs, and conferences.
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