Many IELTS candidates want to know if it is necessary to have good pronunciation in the IELTS Speaking test. In today's tip I am going to discuss the importance of pronunciation and present some tips on how you can improve yours.
5 Typical Vocabulary Mistakes to Avoid in the IELTS Speaking Test
Many IELTS candidates repeat the same simple vocabulary mistakes without realising it. Every nationality has its own particular common mistakes in English, but there are some errors that are frequent among learners of different backgrounds. Although it is not a good idea to become too obsessed with avoiding mistakes (because you will hesitate too much), there are a few simple mistakes that are very easy to correct. You can start now!
IELTS Speaking Test Part 2 (sample answer)
In today's tip we are going to watch a video of a sample answer for Part 2 the Speaking test. If you haven't taken the Speaking test before, this video will give you a clear idea of what you have to do in Part 2.
Talking about a book or film (Speaking test Part 2)
In part 2 of the IELTS speaking test, you may be asked to talk about a book that you have read or a film that you have seen. In this post, I'm going to give you some tips on how to do that successfully.
Talking about your childhood
In the IELTS speaking test, you might need to talk about your childhood, for example what games you played, what it was like growing up in your hometown, where you spent your holidays, etc. In English, we often use the structures used to + infinitive and would + infinitive to talk about things that we did regularly in the past, but not now. Let's look at how to use these structures.
Adjectives for Band 7-8
To get a high score in the IELTS Speaking test, you must show that you can use a fairly wide variety of words, including 'less common' synonyms of everyday words. In this post I'm going to present a few synonyms for some common adjectives. Check their precise meaning in a dictionary and try to find examples of their use. I've only included synonyms that are appropriate for the speaking test -- not too formal and not too informal.
