IELTS Speaking Band 9 example
Have you ever wondered what a Band 9 candidate sounds like? Listen to this sample answer. As you listen, pay attention to the natural way that she speaks.
Using the present perfect in speaking
Are you confused about how to use the present perfect tense? Read my post Uses of the present perfect and then check out the video below. In the video, an Australian traveller who has been travelling the world for over 9 months is going to talk about his experiences.
Don’t repeat every word in the question
In the IELTS Speaking test, try not to repeat every word the examiner uses when you start to answer a question. In other words, don't be a parrot! You should avoid doing this because it sounds unnatural and you can easily make grammatical mistakes. In this post I will give you an example of what I mean.
Video: Describing recipes
In today’s post, I’m going to share a playlist of recipe videos. In these videos, fluent English speakers and native speakers are going to describe how to cook different Chinese and Indian dishes. These videos may be useful because in the IELTS Speaking test, it is possible that the examiner will ask you to describe a recipe.
How can I start talking about a topic?
I received an email from Anish in India. Anish wants to know how to start talking about a topic (in IELTS Speaking Test Part 2). In this post, I'm going to give you a few tips.
Video: Talking about Bali
In today’s post, I’m going to share another video. In this video, an Australian traveller is going to talk about Bali, Indonesia -- its tourist district, as well as its population and traffic problems. This is a useful video because in the IELTS Speaking test, the examiner may ask you questions about your home town or country, so listen carefully to how this native speaker expresses his ideas. Write down any vocabulary that you think could be useful.