IELTS Speaking: if you don't understand

What should you do if you don't understand a question in the speaking test? Here are my tips:

Part 1
In part 1, the examiner is not allowed to help you, but he/she can repeat the question. Just say: "Sorry, can you repeat the question please?" If you still don't understand the second time, try to say something related to the topic or any of the words that you heard. Try your best, then focus on the next question.

Part 2
You are given a task card with the question written on it, so you shouldn't have any problems in this part. If there is a word that you don't understand on the task card, don't ask the examiner - he/she is not allowed to help.

Part 3
In this part of the test, the examiner is allowed to rephrase the question. If you don't understand, just say something like: "Sorry, can you explain that question in a different way please?"

Comments

[bahar]

you are the best teacher that I've ever seen!

[Pachu]

@bahar
I agree and second it. Mr. Simon sir is best teacher

[Sajan]

Could anyone helps me :
Is the speaking part 3 continuation of the part 2 ?

[Pachu]

USEFUL IELTS INTERVIEW EXPRESSIONS
1) Saying something in another way:
What I'm trying to say is...
In other words...
To put it another way...
What I mean is...
Perhaps I should make that clearer by saying...
2)Agreeing with an opinion:
Yes, I agree...
That's my view exactly.
I would tend to agree with that.
I couldn't agree more.
3)Disagreeing with an opinion:
No, I disagree.
I'm afraid I disagree.
I see things rather differently myself.
I wouldn't say that is necessarily true.
I tend to disagree.
I'm not so sure about that.
4)Partially agreeing with an opinion
I don't entirely agree. It is true that......however...
That is partly true, but...
I agree with that to an extent. However...
5)Getting asked an opinion (by the examiner):
What do you think?
What's your view / opinion?
What are your views on...?
How do you feel about...?
6)Saying your opinion could vary according to the situation:
That depends...
I think it really depends...
That depends on how you look at it.
7)Asking for clarification (part 3 only):
Could you please explain what ...(word)... means?
Sorry, I don't understand the question. Could you explain?
Sorry, I'm afraid I didn't understand the question.
Sorry, can I just clarify what you mean. Are you asking me ...(say what you believe you have been asked)...
7) Asking for repetition
Sorry, would you mind repeating the question?
Sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Could you repeat the question?

8) Summing up:So all in all...
To sum up...
To conclude...

[Iroshan464]

For me at least speaking section was dependent on the examiner and the questions.

I had a pleasant lady and I talked about critical thinking, fame and influence, and expertise, for which I had clear opinions and I was able to engage in a discussion, mostly one sided may be. So only downside I had was grammar and fluency.
But if I was asked something I hadn't had a view things would been very difficult.

[Vishaal]

@Pachu,

Thanks for the useful expressions. I made some sentences. Please check.

1) What I’m trying to say is sorry, I didn’t understand the question.
2) To put it another way I’m afraid I disagree.
3) What do you think to sum up?
4) Would you mind repeating the question I tend to disagree.
5) Sorry I didn’t understand that but I wouldn’t say that is partly true.

[Pachu]

Ok Vishaal

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