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The word ‘interesting’

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If you want to get a high band in the IELTS Speaking test, you need to show the examiner that you have a wide vocabulary. This means that you should try not to repeat the same simple words all the time. 'Interesting' is an adjective that many learners use too much. In this post, I am going to show you how you can use more 'interesting' words than 'interesting'. :)

spend time/money

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A student recently asked me to explain the usage of the verb spend. Specifically, she asked: Which prepositions should I use with spend? in? on? What structures do I use after spend time/money? So, in this post I'm going to explain.

What is the IELTS Speaking test?

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The IELTS speaking test is the final part of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test, a popular exam for people who want to study or work where English is the main language of communication.

According to the official IELTS website, IELTS is now accepted by more than 8,000 institutions and governments in 135 countries.

Uses of the present perfect simple

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The present perfect simple is an important tense in English. Its structure is very simple: have/has + past participle However, many speakers of other languages have problems with its use. The graphic below presents the main uses of this tense. If you want to use the present perfect in speaking, it helps to listen to native speakers and notice how they are using this tense.

IELTS speaking topics for part 3

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You do not need a high level of general knowledge to achieve a successful result in your IELTS speaking test. If you can communicate your ideas (or lack of ideas) fluently and coherently, you will do well. However, it will help you to practise talking at length about a variety of topics. Here are some possible part 3 questions that you can practise.