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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Fluency in IELTS Speaking needs speaking in a smooth and continuous manner without taking too many pauses. If you would hesitate while speaking - that will reflect in your speaking. Thus to improve your speaking - don't let fear of making mistakes hinder your flow. Start speaking to yourself and others regularly on various topics. Minimise use of filler words like "um" and "aa".
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Make brief notes first. You should answer all given bullet points on IELTS card. Explain your personal feelings. You can tell a detailed story to make your answer last for full two minutes. Keep talking till they do not stop you.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
If you want to get 8.5 on IELTS Speaking you should practice speaking on different topics. Practice everyday so that your flow of thoughts is easy. This way you can get this score.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
You need to speak English every day with friends or even alone. Try to record yourself on your phone to hear mistakes. Read about common IELTS topics so you have ideas to talk.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Plan your IELTS answer. Take five minutes to write down a simple outline helps you finish task much more quickly. You will not need to stop and think about what to write in the middle of the test. Practice to write every day.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Getting band 9 in IELTS writing is very hard. You need almost perfect English. You should also explain big ideas in simple and correct way. Taking help from IELTS teachers is good, because they can tell you where you make mistakes and how to improve.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
For making IELTS writing easier - focus on following tricks -
- understand given question
- plan a clear structure into intro, body paragraphs for one idea each, conclusion and so on
- use linking words
- practise time management
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Improving your IELTS writing involves consistent practice and targeted improvement.
- Get feedback from experienced sources to identify areas for growth. Write regularly, even short daily exercises can help.
- Plan your answers to ensure a logical flow of ideas.
- Expand your vocabulary and practice varying your sentence structures.
- Perfect your punctuation and master the art of paraphrasing to impress the examiner.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
You cant score band 8 just with correct grammar. You must use "uncommon lexical items" naturally without sounding like a robot, and vary your sentence structures between simple and complex. If your ideas don't flow logically with perfect cohesion examiner can cut the score.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The IELTS reading section can be challenging for many test-takers due to time constraints and the complexity of the texts. Effective skimming and scanning techniques are crucial, as is a strong vocabulary. Regular practice with various question types, along with learning how to manage your time efficiently, are key to improving your score and tackling the difficulty level of the IELTS reading test.
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