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. 🙂
Describing a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
Instead of using the word interesting, consider using any of the following adjectives:
informative
fascinating
stimulating
absorbing
Examples
- The magazine article was very informative. I learned a lot.
- The book was very absorbing. I couldn’t put it down.
Talking about a person
If you want to describe a person as interesting, try to think — in what way is this person interesting? Here are some other words and phrases you can use:
charismatic
charming
outgoing
pleasant to be around
bright
smart and fun
entertaining
wise and experienced
Examples
- I’m going to talk about my best friend John. He’s very charming and pleasant to be around.
- My university professor is a very wise and experienced man.
Describing a place
Can you think of any interesting places? In what way are they interesting? Here are some other positive words and phrases that you can use to describe a place:
fascinating
lively
full of energy
full of tourist attractions
charming
picturesque
vibrant
Examples
- I’m going to talk about London. I’d really like to go there because I’ve heard it’s a vibrant city, full of energy and lots of tourist attractions.
- I’m going to talk about my home town. It’s a charming, picturesque little town located in the south of my country.
Describing a job
Is your job interesting? Great. Lucky you. Try to describe it without the word interesting. Consider the following adjectives, for example:
challenging
rewarding
motivating
fascinating
Examples
- My work is challenging and motivating. I enjoy it very much.
- My job is very rewarding. I can’t complain.
Two things to remember …
- There is nothing wrong with the word interesting. You do not need to avoid using it. Just don’t overuse it!
- Do not use words that you are not sure about in the test. If you are not sure about a particular word or phrase, it is safer to use interesting!
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