Collins English for Exam Speaking for IELTS by Karen Kovacs (PDF Ebook & Audio) With Answer Key

Aug 13, 2021

Collins English for Exam Speaking for IELTS is written by Karen Kovacs. This book is specially designed for candidates who are looking for IELTS Speaking preparation. Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs is suitable for candidates who are taking the IELTS test for the first time, or re-taking IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training. This book is especially designed for candidates who are obtaining 5-5.5 IELTS band scores, to help them achieve a 6.5 or higher.

Content of Collins Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs

Collins Speaking for IELTS book consists of a methodical approach, detailed key answers, and also numerous sample answers. This book is very suitable for candidates aiming for IELTS preparation at home. Though this book is equally helpful as a supplementary book for developing speaking skills. Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs contains around 50 hours of studying activity.

Speaking of the IELTS Collins Audio book contains twelve units. Each unit contains a wide range of IELTS speaking topics similar to the ones present in the actual IELTS test. All these topics help the candidates build vocabulary. The division of the units have been explained below.

Units 1-11

This section comprises concepts focused on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar usage, and all the exam strategies required to take the IELTS speaking test. Every exercise is related to the IELTS speaking syllabus. The book offers aims listed right at the beginning of each unit. Every aim defines the exam techniques, skills, and language that will be covered in the unit. Upon reaching unit 12 of Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs, candidates will find a practice test for testing their knowledge.

In addition to the units, Speaking for IELTS Collins audio book also helps candidates with test-taking strategies. They also provide information about what to expect on the test day. Candidates will be easily able to locate the exam information which is displayed in clear-cut and easy-to-read pieces. There is also a section in every unit named ‘exam tips’ that displays the important exam techniques required to achieve a high IELTS score.

Structure of Collins Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs

The structure of Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs is made in an orderly manner. The first 11 units are broken down into two parts. The first part of every unit introduces the candidate with vocabulary, language, and phrases based on that topic. The vocabulary exercises prepare the test takers in dealing with complex language and ideas. This prepares the candidate for answering in the actual IELTS speaking test.

The vocabularies are based on definitions from Collins’ COBUILD dictionary. There are also pronunciation and grammar sections. The pronunciation section helps candidates in developing the proper way of speaking. The grammar section helps in improving the accuracy level by learning different rules.

Every unit of Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs book offers candidates with IELTS speaking practice exercises based on part 1, part 2, and part 3. Test takers can implement their knowledge and check where they are going wrong. These questions will help test takers get accustomed to the IELTS syllabus and scoring pattern as well.

The second part of the units provides information about the exam techniques. Test takers get an idea of what constitutes the speaking response from the techniques, and the strategies help them to achieve it.

Using Collins Speaking for IELTS Karen Kovacs for Self-Study

For a beginner IELTS aspirant, it is suggested to thoroughly start from the first unit and proceed accordingly. If you are an experienced candidate, then checking the aims listed in the beginning of each unit will help you understand what to start with.

Every unit contains IELTS preparation time of around three to four hours. Candidates can either study on their own or with a partner. Studying with a partner will help them get their speaking responses assessed. Candidates are suggested to not write the answers to the vocabulary questions directly on the book. This way they can use the questions for future use as well. While attempting the questions, if the candidates find any language or phrase beneficial, they are suggested to write them down in a notebook.

Candidates are suggested to revise the concepts, information, and guides before starting with the IELTS speaking practice tests. They are also encouraged to record the answers and review them. Upon listening to the speaking responses, candidates will be able to understand their strengths and weaknesses. It should be noted that there is no right or wrong in IELTS speaking responses.

After completion of the IELTS speaking practice questions, candidates can listen to the sample answers. They can also read the sample answers in the audio scripts present at the back of the book. They are needed to pay attention to collocations, vocabulary, and phrases. Candidates are advised to not memorize any answer as the examiner will be able to identify the same.