Hello! Thank you for visiting my website. You are reading this article, probably, because you are looking for way to practice IELTS speaking part with a partner. I have a Skype group that I created for people, like you.  Unfortunately, what I see every day is that people join my group and get no results. That’s why I decided to write this short article and tell you about one particular story when IELTS test taker could not find someone to practice with. I hope this story will teach you something. Keep reading

 

Contents

Example

Mistakes

Steps

One Example

 

Please have a look at the screenshot from  my Skype group for IELTS partners.

My Mistakes. Do not Make Them

I was thinking that  there is no way  to improve my English with  speaking partner, because

– People do not ask me to practice.
– Nobody replied to my requests.
– I cannot practice English with a teacher on regular basis.

Now I know it is absolutely possible as long as you keep trying, ask for help others and do not give up.

1. Don’t think that someone will find you. It’s not going to happen. You must be proactive, do the work and contact other people to find a partner.

2. Don’t send message to just one person. Contact 10 people and chances are you will get 5-6 responses. Then maybe 1-2 people will keep practicing with you regularly.

The above steps worked great  for me. This is how my Skype was born. I don’t have much time for practice, but still I speak at least once a  week, Every Friday or Saturday. You can find more information on this page about Skype Discussion Club.

Your Next Step? Here are some Examples for You

Now you know what to do. Take action.Keep trying until you get the result!

Need example? Ok here is sample action plan for you:

 

Step 1: Choose 2-3 places where you you can ask other to be your Speaking partner. One place is not enough – the more – the better.  For example

Step 2: Send message to 5-10 people and ask them to be your speaking Partner.

Step 3: Schedule and repeat steps 1-2 every week

 

Thetesttaker Skype Group	Thetesttaker Skype Group
Thetesttaker Facebook Group	Thetesttaker Facebook Group
IELTSnetwork.com  Forum   Navigate to Board index -> IELTS Study Resources and Community Talk -> ELTS discussion and open chat	ieltsnetwork.com

 

Check any immigration forum in your country. For example, in Russia, visit Gday.ru – Navigate to IELTS subtopic or – Search for “Speaking Skype” – Find people who requested for a partner and contact  them	gday.ru
Ieltsspeakingpartner.com Sign up Send request	Ieltsspeakingpartner.com
Facebook group Worldspeaksenglish Join the group and contact other people asking to be your partner	World Speaks English [Darian Sandmartin]

 

It is also worth listening  this great episode  from All Ears English: Podcast AEE 90: Three Reasons Your English Language Exchange Isn’t Working.

 

 

Feel free to ask  me any questions. You can do it using The Test Taker  Skype group or  Facebook group. Maybe you know other places to find speaking partner. Share them with us!

Talk soon,

-Maksim