In this post I'm going to give you five useful phrases you can use in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test. These phrases will help you to organise your answer better. When you connect your ideas and thoughts well, this makes a good impression on the examiner and you will do well in the Speaking test.
Should I study model answers?
Many IELTS candidates think that studying sample model answers for the speaking test will help them. And yes, it's true, model answers can give you a good idea of how to respond to the examiner's questions. They can also help you to develop your opinions on different topics. However, there are a few things you should remember.
Giving weak opinions in the IELTS Speaking test
In the IELTS Speaking test, you don't need an opinion on everything. In this post, I'm going to present a simple phrase that you can use if the examiner asks you about a topic that you have never thought about. If you are ready to answer in this way, you will not feel so nervous before your test.
Visiting North Korea (video)
Today’s post is for candidates who are aiming for higher than Band 7. I’m going to share a video of a tourist travelling in a very unusual destination -- North Korea. He is going to describe his experience, so pay attention to the words and phrases that he uses. Some of them may be helpful for you in the IELTS Speaking test, especially if you are aiming for a very high band.
5 commonly mispronounced words – List 2
If you want a high band in the IELTS Speaking test, you need good pronunciation. But you don't need to change your accent. Just pronounce words correctly and make sure the examiner can understand you. The problem for many learners is that English spelling is 'non-phonetic', which means that many words aren't spelled the way they sound. In this post I'm going to present 5 words which are often pronounced incorrectly by IELTS candidates.
5 commonly mispronounced words — List 1
If you want a high band in the IELTS Speaking test, you need good pronunciation. But you don't need to change your accent. Just pronounce words correctly and make sure the examiner can understand you. The problem for many learners is that English spelling is 'non-phonetic', which means that many words aren't spelled the way they sound. In this post I'm going to present 5 words which are often pronounced incorrectly by IELTS candidates.