In Part 2 of the speaking test, you need to speak for between 1 minute 40 seconds and 2 minutes. If you manage to get to 1 minute 40 seconds and stop, the examiner can continue the test and move onto Part 3. This is a new change in the speaking test that started this…
One of the happiest childhood events I vividly remember is the celebration of my tenth birthday. Even though more than a decade has passed, the memories of that day are still fresh in my mind because it was the first time I truly felt surrounded by love, friendship, and excitement. The celebration took place at…
The neighbourhood I lived in as a child was a quiet and friendly residential area on the outskirts of my hometown. It wasn’t a glamorous or luxurious place, but it was the kind of community where everyone knew each other, and there was a genuine sense of belonging. Looking back, I feel very fortunate to…
One positive change in my life that I still reflect on with gratitude is when I decided to develop the habit of regular exercise. For many years, I led quite a sedentary lifestyle, spending most of my time either studying or sitting in front of a computer. While I didn’t realize it back then, this…
One speech that I gave, which I still remember vividly, was during my final year at university. It was part of an inter-college public speaking competition, and I had been selected to represent my department. The topic I was assigned was “The Role of Technology in Education”, which was something I was genuinely interested in,…
Today you’ll learn five phrases to talk about the negatives of something or someone, especially if you don’t agree with a bad reputation. Listen today for Band 9 negative vocabulary and Band 9 positive answers.
Scary enough, is not it? What should you do if you have no idea how to answer the Speaking Part 2 question? Can you ask for a new cue card or a new question? Should you tell a story that isn’t true? Let’s dig deeper. To be honest, the chances of getting an unfamiliar topic are…
IELTS speaking is very popular for asking you questions where you have to explain your preference on your likes and dislikes. Although there is no such rule that best describes the way of answering IELTS questions, it is always better for you to know some language tips on How to Answer What do you Dislike…