Pronunciation is more than just saying words correctly—it’s about how you say them. In the IELTS Speaking test, examiners don’t just listen for accurate sounds; they assess whether your speech flows naturally, with the right rhythm, stress, and intonation. One of the most important yet often neglected aspects of pronunciation is sentence rhythm. Unlike syllable-timed languages (such as Spanish…
IELTS speaking is very popular for asking you questions where you have to explain your preference in spare time. 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 How Often Do You Do This?…
Expanding your vocabulary for the IELTS Speaking test isn’t just about learning more words—it’s about using them accurately and naturally. Below are some practical strategies to sharpen your vocabulary skills and ensure you are ready to excel in the exam. Key Tips: Expand your vocabulary: read, listen, and watch English content to discover new words….
This video gives a sample interview session with subtitles plus a native English-speaking examiner. The examiner explains what question types can be expected on your next test. The Part 1 topic is about hobbies, family and environment, Part 2 and 3 are about admired people. This candidate wisely chooses to talk about her grandmother. This…
IELTS speaking is very popular for asking you questions where you have to explain the process of your learning. 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 Did you ever learn to do…
Pronunciation refers to the way you articulate and enunciate words in English. It plays a pivotal role in effective communication as it directly impacts your ability to be understood by native and non-native speakers. In the IELTS Speaking test, pronunciation is one of the four key assessment criteria alongside fluency and coherence, lexical resource (vocabulary),…
When you do your speaking test, it is important that you get the speaking tone correct. In this lesson we’ll look at how linking phrases can affect the tone. You are basically having a conversation with someone, so you want to sound natural. Some candidates think they have to sound very formal and academic. You obviously do need some good…
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…