We recently posted a video which featured the top 5 ways you can improve your IELTS speaking preparation. This advice came straight from our former
Is accent important?
Is accent important in the IELTS speaking test? Pronunciation is a key part of getting a high score in the speaking test. Therefore, it is natural
How to Talk About an Unfamiliar Topic in IELTS Speaking
It’s common for IELTS students to worry about getting an unfamiliar topic on the speaking exam. However, this article will outline the reasons why
How to Overcome Stress on IELTS Test Day
https://youtu.be/2cMpiRBp_6s Below is a transcription of the video above. For many people doing the IELTS test, it doesn't matter what level or
7 Ways to Use IELTS Speaking Sample Questions
Of all the stupid things you can do while preparing for your IELTS test, and there are quite a few of them, collecting lots of IELTS Speaking sample
IELTS Speaking Practice: How To Practice For Free
IELTS speaking practice can be tricky. You know you need to practice in order to improve, but you probably have no idea how to practice effectively or
A Guide to Telling the IELTS Examiner Lies
I was chatting to an IELTS examiner about things that stop students doing well on their speaking and writing tests and one thing he said was really
7 Ways Idioms Can LOWER Your IELTS Score
I probably get asked more questions about idioms than any other single thing. Every day I get questions like: Will using idioms increase my
7 IELTS Fluency Problems
Of all of the things I assess on the IELTS Speaking test, the most common problem is fluency. Fluency is your ability to speak smoothly (not
Speaking Part 3 Tips
After your 2 minute monologue in Part 2 of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you around 4-5 more abstract questions about the same general
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Tips
Many consider Speaking Part 2 to be the most difficult part of the IELTS Speaking test because it is a monologue. A monologue is different from the
IELTS Speaking Part 1- Dos and Don’ts
Speaking Part 1 lasts between 4-5 minutes and you will be asked questions about familiar topics, such as: Your job/studies Your family Your
Easy Ways to Extend Your Part 1 Answers
This article will look at how long your answers should be in Part 1 of the Speaking test and some simple ways to make your answers better. I am
IELTS Pronunciation Guide
Introduction On the IELTS Speaking test you will be graded on four different things: Vocabulary (25%) Grammar (25%) Fluency and Coherence
Speaking: Asking the Examiner Questions
What If I Don't Understand the Question? It is totally natural not to be able to understand some of the questions the examiner might ask you. Think
IELTS Speaking: Formal or Informal?
Formally Speaking One of the things that surprised me when I started teaching in Asia was how many formal phrases some students used. Phrases like
10 English Words Even Native Speakers Find Difficult to Pronounce
You might think that all native English speakers have no trouble with their pronunciation, but you would be wrong. You shouldn't feel guilty about
IELTS Speaking Criteria
A few months ago I wrote post about the difference between band 5 and band 8 answers on the writing test and lots of people have asked me to do the
IELTS Speaking Topics
'IELTS speaking topics' is one of the most searched for IELTS terms on Google and one of the biggest concerns students have in my own classes. Many
How to Prepare for IELTS Speaking
This article will show you how to prepare for the IELTS speaking test. Understand the Speaking Test Format This might seem like an obvious
IELTS Speaking Tips
These are the speaking tips I share with all of my IELTS classes. You can use these tips for speaking in both the academic and general IELTS
IELTS Speaking Topics- Part 1
On this page, you will find common IELTS speaking topics and sample answers. My plan is to add to this about once a month, so please check back
Using Idioms in the IELTS Speaking Test
One of the things that separate native English speakers from those learning the language is the correct use of idioms. In the IELTS speaking test,
Top 10 IELTS Grammar Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
25% of your marks in the writing and speaking tests come from using appropriate grammar structures that are error free. Unfortunately, when learning a
IELTS Speaking Part 3- 7 Common Questions
This post will help you prepare for the IELTS speaking test by learning 7 common question types and the language we use to talk about
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Guide
This post will cover: what to do if you don't understand the question what to do if you can't think of an answer how to extend your
Helping IELTS Students Practice Phonetics at Home for Free
IELTS Pronunciation If you look at the IELTS speaking marking criteria, you will notice that pronunciation makes up 25% of the total marks. In
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Strategy
This post will help you give better answers in part 2 of the IELTS speaking test. In IELTS speaking part 2 you will be given a topic or cue card