Don’t memorise your answers in IELTS Speaking Part 2, that’s one of the worst things you can do. It’s really easy for an examiner to know when IELTS Speaking test takers are speaking from memory. It is easy to understand why test takers do it, but give yourself a chance and don’t do it. Home > IELTS > Speaking > Part … Read more
Improve Your Skills! Master that feeling that you MUST answer correctly by using these natural expressions to show what you know or don’t know about a topic. There is no right or wrong answer to many questions. This makes the speaker confused and stops them thinking clearly. Using these natural English expressions to briefly set … Read more
Sweeping statements are statements which cover a broad topic in a concise or even terse manner. They make it seem as if everybody does something. This is really common in both speaking and writing, especially in exams such as IELTS, C1 Advanced and B2 First. Expanding on these statements make your language much richer, and … Read more
In the IELTS Speaking test, especially in IELTS Speaking Part 2, candidates are often asked to describe a time when they did something memorable or significant. This guide will walk you through how to effectively describe a time or event in the past, providing a detailed framework you can adapt for almost any topic in … Read more
In the IELTS Speaking test, especially in Part 2, candidates are often asked to describe a place. Whether it’s a flat you would like to own, a favorite spot in your city, or a historic landmark, the key to a strong answer is detailed and vivid description. This guide will walk you through a step-by-step … Read more
In IELTS Speaking Part 2, it is really common to be asked to describe a person. Whether it they are an old person, someone who is patient, a relative you have helped or someone who looked after you as a child, the key to a strong answer is detailed and vivid description. This guide will … Read more
If your job or course involves technical language in English, integrating it into your IELTS vocabulary in your speaking responses can significantly enhance your performance. By steering your answers toward your work or studies, you can demonstrate a higher level of proficiency and confidence. Here’s how to make the most of your specialized knowledge in … Read more
Taking tests such as IELTS Speaking are extremely challenging for many reasons, with one of the main ones being that a certain amount of life experience is needed to be able to talk about some topics. However, there are ways to deal with topics you are unsure of or even ones that you don’t know … Read more
This is a great way to extend your answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2. You use a strategy to suit the question, you do well, but there is still too much time left. What do you do? Home > IELTS > Speaking > Part 2 IELTS Speaking Part 2 Quiz: It Doesn’t Need to be Hell! There are many options, but … Read more
In IELTS Speaking Part 2, the examiner will give you a cue card. You have one minute to make some notes to help you speak on that topic/question for between one and two minutes. Preferably two. Home > IELTS > Speaking > Part 2 IELTS Speaking Part 2 Quiz: It Doesn’t Need to be Hell! Notes and Actually Reading Them The … Read more