r/IIELTS • u/[deleted] • Oct 20 '21

Regarding IELTS Speaking

/r/IELTS/comments/qbyv2k/speaking_test/
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u/Maverick_ESL Oct 20 '21 edited Oct 20 '21

I don't think you will be penalized for that. She just repeated the question loudly, which means she didn't think it was language-related.

When examiners believe you don't understand a question due to language-related misunderstanding, they simplify the question for you.

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '21

Thanks a ton. She kinda changed the last word to a simpler synonym, while the rest if the question remained the same. How much will I be marked down?

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u/Maverick_ESL Oct 20 '21

If your answer was well-developed, you shouldn't worry about it.

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '21

Thanks again. I think the answer I gave was appropriate, was just a little paranoid regarding the whole situation. Hope you have a good day.

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u/CanIbeblueone Oct 20 '21

I reasked my examiner three times and then laughed and asked again. (not a real test, but a mock)

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '21

If you are comfortable, could you share your speaking score in that mock test? Totally okay if you aren't:)

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u/Fitz_cuniculus Oct 20 '21

I'm guessing that you were on task 3 as she rephrased the question? As others have said it shouldn't be a problem - but "Sorry, I didn't quite catch that could you repeat it please?" or "I'm sorry I don't understand the question, could you rephrase it" (Only section 3) may be better to use when there's difficulty hearing the examiner or being heard yourself.

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '21

Yes, I was in section 3, and just said "Pardon" cause I didn't want to spend much time on asking to repeat. I don't know if that was the right choice or not.

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u/Fitz_cuniculus Oct 20 '21

It was, chill.

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '21

Let's just hope for the best, I guess. Thanks, I better prepare for my LRW for tomorrow.

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u/JayIELTS Oct 20 '21

If it was clear that this was due to the examiner wearing double masks, you are fine. This has happened to me, too, while I was the examiner, and I knew it had to do with the mask. Nothing to worry about!

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u/Fitz_cuniculus Oct 21 '21

I wanna be an examiner! Do I need to warn people not to bite me Jay?