In today's podcast, I guide you through 8 of the most common errors made by students in their IELTS Speaking exam, and show you how to avoid them.

If you'd like to achieve a great score in your next IELTS exam, please check out my introductory video and book a lesson with ex-examiner Cambridge David. I look forward to seeing you soon. 

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Avoiding Common Errors in the IELTS Speaking Exam

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Amica 1: Pronto?

Amica 2: "Ciao! Sono io!stavo pensando... ti va di andare a vedere Grease al Teatro Brancaccio?"

Amica 1: "certo! mi sembra una buona idea. Sai quanto costano i biglietti?

Amica 2: "30 euro ciascuno. Posso prenderli online.
Amica 1: ", va bene! E quando pensavi di andare?
Amica 2: "ehm...venerdì o sabato sera del prossimo weekend."

Amica 1: "Preferisco sabato sera. Così non devo preoccuparmi di alzarmi presto !"

Amica 2: "Sì, certo. Che ne dici di incontrarci alle 19:30 fuori dal teatro?"

Amica 1: "Ok, va bene. In questo modo abbiamo il tempo per cenare insieme prima dello spettacolo."

Amica 2: "Esatto! Ho sentito parlare di un ristorante carino vicino al teatro. Posso prenotare un tavolo."

Amica 1: "Perfetto, allora ci vediamo sabato alle 19:30 e andiamo a cenare prima di vedere Grease."

Amica 2: Non vedo l’ora! Ciao!

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16日の夜、宮城県（みやぎけん）と福島県（ふくしまけん）で大きな地震がありました。
Twitterで東京でも大きく揺れたと言っている人がいました。
今回の地震で大きく揺れたところでは、これから１週間ほどまた大きな地震が起こる可能性があるそうです。
また、この地震で東北新幹線が脱線しました。
乗客の中にケガをした人はいませんでしたが、線路が壊れました。
特に福島駅と仙台駅の間は壊れている所が多く、3月末までに運転を再開するのは難しいようです。

＜ニュースについてのコメント＞
18日も岩手県（いわてけん）で強い地震がありましたね。日本にいる人たちはこれからしばらく心が落ち着かないかもしれませんね。

[参考：News WEB EASY]

地震：じしん　earthquake
揺れる：ゆれる shake
可能性：かのうせい possibility
脱線する：だっせんする　detail
乗客：じょうきゃくpassenger
壊れている：こわれている　broken
運転（うんてん）を再開（さいかい）する：resume running

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

日本で大きな地震がありました



Align with Job Description: Questions should target specific competencies identified in the job description.
Use Action Verbs: Focus on actions taken (e.g., "developed," "implemented," "negotiated").
Focus on Specific Situations: Prompt for concrete examples, avoiding vague inquiries like "Tell me about a time you worked under pressure." Instead, ask, "Describe a situation where a tight deadline required prioritizing tasks effectively."
The STAR Method:

The STAR method provides a framework for candidates to structure their responses to behavioral questions:

Situation: Briefly describe the context and challenges faced.
Task: Explain your specific role and responsibilities in the situation.
Action: Detail the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Result: Describe the outcome of your actions, quantifying achievements if possible.
Beyond Technical Skills:

Behavioral interviewing goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into:

Problem-Solving Approach: Explore how the candidate tackled challenges, revealing their thought process and analytical abilities.

Communication Style: Pay attention to clarity, conciseness, and ability to articulate ideas effectively.
Work Style: Understand if the candidate thrives in independent or collaborative environments.
Benefits and Best Practices:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more holistic picture of the candidate's capabilities.

Best practices:

Develop a set of behavioral questions for each role to ensure consistency.

Pay close attention to the candidate's use of the STAR method and probe for further details.

Evaluate responses across candidates using a consistent scoring rubric.


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