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IELTS Speaking Topics Sept-Dec 2019

Here is a list of linking words for your IELTS speaking with tips and models. For September 6, 2019
speaking you need some simple linking words and natural phrases to help the Answers to Rainforest Fires Listening
examiner follow your ideas and stories. These linking words and signposts are September 3, 2019
simple and informal on the whole. IELTS writing is different and requires the use Rainforest Fires Listening Practice
of a wide range of linkers. September 2, 2019
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Reading
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Adding more information August 14, 2019
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also
as well as
another reason is
Time Phrases
You should use signposts to help the listening understand when you are talking
about the past or the present.
now
at the moment
at present
right now
these days
nowadays
in the past
before
then
at that time
years ago
when I was younger
Expressing ideas
I think one important thing is
I guess one difference is
I suppose the main difference between X and Y is
Causes and Solutions

I guess it’s because
The main reason is
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It was caused by
Because
I suppose the best way to deal with this problem is
I reckon the only answer is to
The best way to solve this is
Giving Examples
These connective devices are for giving examples in your answers. The most
common and natural to use is “like”. Please note that “like” can’t be used as a
linking device in IELTS writing.
for example
for instance
such as
like
Being Clear
You use these simple, natural expression to explain your point again more clearly
or get your answer back on track.
What I mean is
What I want to say is
As I was saying
Contrasting and concessions

Use these connecting words to compare and contrast or give concessions.
but
on the other hand
while
although
or
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Examples of Linking Words in Speaking

Look at the following questions and answers. See what linking words are
contained in the answers.
Q. Do you eat much fruit?
A. Yes, I do. I love tropical fruit like mangoes and pineapples.
Comments: We would not use “for example” in this type of sentence

which relates to our everyday life.
Q. Do you think fast food is bad?
A. Yes, I do. If it is eaten too often, it can cause problems such as heart disease or diabetes.
Also, it can lead to weight problems which are really common nowadays.
Comments: You could use “such as” or “for example” in this sentence
because the content is more serious. Please note that we don’t use
“furthermore” or “in addition” for speaking, instead we use “also” or
“and”.
Q. Do children play similar games today that they played in the past?
A. No, I don’t think they do. Before, children used to play simple games like hide and seek
or they used to play with simple handmade toys. But, these days, kids tend to prefer
computer games and their toys are ba ery operated.
Comments: This answer contained time phrases for the past and
present “before” and “these days”. It also had an example “like”.
“Like” is the main example linking word for speaking and can be
repeated again and again. This answer also uses a contrasting linking
word “but”. “But” is the main contrasting linking word in speaking
and can be repeated many times.
Mistakes with Linking Words in Speaking

The example below will help you understand how not to answer a question with
linking words.
Q. Do you like going out with friends?
A. Yes, I do. Firstly, it gives me a chance to relax. Secondly, I can catch up on their news.
Last but not least, it allows me the opportunity to visit new places.
Comments: The method of linking is too formal. It is inappropriate and

is not a good for a high score.
See below what the answer should be:
A. Yes, I do. It’s great being able to chill out and catch up with their news. Also we often
go out to new places which I really enjoy.
Comments: This answer was more natural and would be marked

higher in IELTS speaking. The linking words are used appropriately
(and / also).
Tips for Linking Devices in IELTS Speaking

Don’t use formal linking words for simple questions about yourself and your
life.
Don’t worry about repeating linking words. This is different to IELTS writing.
The most common linking words for speaking are: and, but, because, also, like
(for giving examples)
“Like” is only used as a linking word to give examples in speaking NOT in
writing.
You do not get a higher score because used a range of linking devices.
Linking words in speaking are just to help the listener understand be er.
Linking words are used naturally not formally in IELTS speaking.
Linking words are part of the criterion of “Fluency and Coherence” which is
25% of your marks.
Linking Devices for IELTS Writing

The following link will provide you with a list of Essential Linking Words for
Writing Task 2. For IELTS writing, you MUST use a range of formal linking words
in your essay to get a high score. This is applicable to both GT and academic
students.
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Comments
Ibrahim says
September 10, 2019 at 3:28 pm
This is very helpful. I appeared in IELTS in 2012 and my band was 6 each.
Now i am planning to appear again. I am only relying on your tutorials and hoping for
far be er results than previous one.
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Partho says
September 5, 2019 at 1:34 am
Those linking words are really helpful. I am grateful to you. My exam is

nearby.
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Thandar Win Maung says

June 27, 2019 at 12:08 pm
Hi Liz,
I am Thandar from Myanmar. I already finished the IELTS speaking exam today. I’d to
say THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your tips,suggestions and videos are very effective for me.
Your videos are so supportive and motivated. So, Again Thank you.
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Liz says
June 27, 2019 at 1:38 pm
Good luck with your results 🙂
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Asher Holkar says

November 28, 2018 at 5:18 pm
Is it ok, If i ask for some time before a answer ?

For example, Will you please give me moment to think ?
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Liz says
The IELTS test does not work that way. You are being marked on your
fluency which means no thinking time. If you need time, ask the examiner to repeat the
question – but only do that a couple of times.
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gursewak says
May 1, 2019 at 3:47 am
i use *and* in speaking too many times is it bad?
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Liz says
May 1, 2019 at 6:23 am
It is fine to do that in speaking. If you want to use a different word as a

linking word to present additional information, try “also”.
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Harinder says
November 26, 2018 at 2:58 am
Hi liz ,
I do hardwork but i am not achieve but bands and also in mock test i go downword every
week
.can u tell me solution of this problem
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Liz says
IELTS is an English language test. You need to develop your English first,
not your IELTS skills. Learn English with a teacher and when your English is much
be er, think about IELTS.
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Sk kamil says
May 23, 2019 at 12:18 pm
that’s right one
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Ankur Shukla says

August 17, 2018 at 9:33 am
Hi Liz,
Thanks for your speaking lessons.
I did a blunder and in nervousness I ended up using a local word in a sentence.
Can you tell me how badly it will affect my score?
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Liz says
August 17, 2018 at 10:25 am
It doesn’t affect your score, unless you did it repeatedly. It is always best to
explain the word by paraphrasing in English after you say it because that will actually
help your score.
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Wondering says
May 17, 2018 at 9:32 am
Hi Liz! When you say we will get one minute to prepare notes, does this mean
that you basically can write down full sentences or will you just be allowed to write down
some small words? Is there any rules about what you can write or not?
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Liz says
May 17, 2018 at 11:38 am
You use the one minute as you wish. The examiner will not mark your
notes. To write full sentences is a waste of time. You need to make plans and note ideas.
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Rossana says
February 18, 2018 at 12:43 pm
Hi Liz, is it correct to introduce an answer with “Well”? For instance, “Do you
play any sports?” “Well, I like watching sport on TV, but I don’t play any sports in my
free time”
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Liz says
Of course it’s fine. The speaking test is informal.
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Ibrokhimov says
December 8, 2017 at 2:43 pm
Hello, Liz)
I got 4.5 point a month ago in Mock Exam. And then I started preparing. I am using
Collins IELTS. The exam is on March 10 in Tashkent. Can I get top marks there?
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Liz says
You will get be er marks if you have significantly improved your English
and if you have developed strong IELTS exam skills.
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Maimai says
January 31, 2018 at 3:20 pm
Hi liz,
I don’t have anyone that could teach me english so I am currently teaching myself.
But it is always different when you have someone that you could ask to because
sometimes googling your questions does not give you the proper answer.. I hope
you’ll be able to read this and answer my question. “A phenomenal sight I was
blessed to see” is grammatically wrong?
I got confused to the I- was auxiliary verb – blessed adjective- infinitive verb to see.
Because of the adjective that i added i was having trouble to understand what
auxiliary verb should i use if i used the infinitive verb ‘to see’
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Avi says
Hi Liz I just wanna as about speaking , so is it okay to use slang in speaking

parts or it makes speech too informal?
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Liz says
The IELTS speaking test is informal. Using slang is fine but be careful – you
still need to be polite even though it is informal. Never use any language that is
insulting or distasteful.
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Ganool says
October 10, 2017 at 3:18 am
We absolutely love your blog and find most of your post’s to

be precisely what I’m looking for. Does one offer guest writers to write content in your
case?
I wouldn’t mind composing a post or elaborating on a lot of the subjects you write
concerning here.
Again, awesome web site!
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Liz says
October 10, 2017 at 11:17 am
I do post things wri en by students. See these pages:

h ps://ieltsliz.com/how-i-increased-my-ielts-score/
h ps://ieltsliz.com/how-i-got-ielts-band-score-9-overall/
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Kerolos says
Hello madam,
I got my IELTS result and it was

L8
R8
W7
S 6.5
And I need only a had ban to get the required score , should I go for a remark ?
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Kerolos says
I meant to say I need only a half band in speaking to get the required score
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Liz says
It is possible to consider a remark but there are no guarantees. Well done with your
other scores 🙂
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Kerolos says
Thank you mam
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Sivapriya says
If you feel if its satisfactory for you,then i would suggest to go

ahead.My personal experience I have received a 0.5higher band score in speaking
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Nimesh Tailor says

March 14, 2019 at 3:55 pm
Did you get higher 0.5 band in speaking after remarking?
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Alex says
Dear Liz!
Is it really important to give the short answer before expanding it. For example: do you
eat much fruit? Can I start my answer like this: “I try to eat fruits like apples and bananas
every day. So I hope that’s sufficient for my vitamin daily consumption”. Or it’d be be er
to say: “yes, I do” at the beginning.
BTW, can we say: do you eat much fruits?
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Liz says
Always start with a direct answer. Don’t try to change a simple question
into a complex question. Do you eat fruit everyday? Yes, I do. I try to eat bananas and
apples almost every day.” Don’t start talking about sufficient vitamins. You don’t get
extra points or a higher score by speaking unnaturally. Part 1 is straight forward. A
simple question needs a simple answer. This is not a formal speaking test. It is informal
– so give a natural answer.
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Paschal says
July 28, 2017 at 12:23 pm
Hi Liz, my IELTS exam is couple of days from now, precisely July 31, 2017. I’m
not sure I’m quite prepared. I still have lots of ums, ohs and lengthy pauses. How do I
overcome these challenges?
By the way, your videos and lessons are quite helpful.
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Liz says
July 28, 2017 at 12:47 pm
Did you watch my video on this page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-speaking-
free-lessons-essential-tips/. It explains about preparing topics and practising
at home. You need to prepare all current topics and all common topics
which are listed on this website.
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Ahmed says
March 8, 2017 at 11:05 am
First I’d like to thank you for your simplicity way to deliver your lessons, but
i;ve a big problem with confiedent when I speak as I an’t express what I feel in English
way like you, also i don’t have enough vocabulary to use.
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Liz says
March 9, 2017 at 11:53 am
Practice topics: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-speaking-free-lessons-essential-tips/

and also learn vocab for topics: h ps://ieltsliz.com/vocabulary/
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abdulatiyf says
March 1, 2017 at 12:34 pm
Can I use “wanna” or “gonna” in speaking test
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Liz says
March 1, 2017 at 1:13 pm
Please see this page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-speaking-using-contractions-

wanna-gonna/
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Jane says
Hi Liz,
I’m currently studying English in Vietnam National University and I’m going to take the
IELTS exams in April. I have read most of your tips for IELTS speaking test and I found it
was useful for me. However, I also have used an IELTS book wri en by Mat Clark and the
other one from IELTS Simon. There are some problems that make me feel confused of
finding the right way to learn English and I hope you could help me to find the answer.
In Mat Clark’s book, I found some interesting tips for IELTS speaking tests, especially
something called “Liking phrases”. For instances, in part 1, there are some linking phrases
used to introduce the 1st idea like “The first thing I should mention is that…/The main
thing you need to know is that…”, then, some phrases “Something else that I need to
comment on is that…/In addition to what I’ve just said, I can add that…” used to add next
ones. This is called “Mat Clark’s style”.
Likewise, some linking phrases which have been seen in IELTS Simon may be shorter and
easier to learn. (well, to be honest, it contains some simple and straight ways to express
ideas). In fact, people call them as “Simon’s style”.
Now I absolutely feel nervous about two ways of speaking style. Someone said Mat
Clark’s style was too difficult and complicated for learners to get a high score, and the
examiner would not be favor of those things like that. Those language mentioned above
in Mat Clark’s book was said to be redundant or it was suit to write a book, not a normal
communication or exam. They told me to follow Simon’s style.
Could you tell me which way is be er to learn or simply use in both the examination and
life?
Thank you very much.
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Liz says
Mat Clark’s advice on writing task 1, as you stated above, is 100% wrong.
“The first thing I should mention is that…” is an example of informal language which
is not appropriate for an academic report. IELTS Simon’s advice is fine for both
speaking and writing. These are not styles, they are advice about what the examiner is
looking for and what is appropriate for a good band score. Mat’s advice of language in
task 1 is certainly not one to recommend.
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Sadia says
April 23, 2017 at 5:15 pm
Hello Liz, are Mat Clark and Ma from “the ielts teacher” same person?
Because I sometimes follow Ma ’s (“the ielts teacher”) instructions for writing. I’m
confused. Could you please make me clear?
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Liz says
April 23, 2017 at 5:18 pm
I don’t know him so I can’t say. What are you confused about?
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Sadia says
April 23, 2017 at 5:29 pm
I mean in his writing website there are many things that coincide
with you. I don’t know about his speaking instruction though.
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Liz says
April 23, 2017 at 10:35 pm
I don’t know the teacher and I don’t know his advice. If you have
a direct question for me, I can help you more easily.
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Elmira says
February 1, 2017 at 12:14 am
Hi Liz,
I heard from an IELTS teacher that we should talk formally because this is not an informal
situation. But you suggested not to use formal english in speaking section.
I’m a li le bit confused. Could you tell me if it’s going to differ?
Regards,
Elmira
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Liz says
IELTS speaking is not formal and your language should be naturally and
cha y. I am speaking as an ex-examiner myself. You can use phrasal verbs and
informal language such as “stuff, things, chuck it out, kids etc”. In IELTS writing you
would need to change these words to make them formal: kids = children, chuck it out =
to dispose of
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Suraj says
Respected Mam,
I do have capability to write, read and listen but i am not good in speaking Can you share
lots of videos links having subtitle so that i could repeat words over and over again in
order to make accent and fluency in speaking
Kindly note my IELTS test is held on 11th Feb. It is requested to share links ASAP.
Profound Regards,
Suraj Kumar
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Liz says
All my speaking videos are on this page but they don’t have subtitles:
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-speaking-free-lessons-essential-tips/. I will try to make lessons
for pronunciation later.
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Shaan paul says

Hi mam..how can I improve my speaking skill?I feel panic and tension when I
speak infront of any person.can you help me?
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Liz says
See this lesson: h ps://ieltsliz.com/develop-your-ielts-speaking-for-free/
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Valentine says
Mrs Liz, I totally confuse i participated in my Ielts interview in

novermber 18/2016 in Nigeria and I also looking forward to receive my result on
December third…But the main point is that as the woman was interviewing me she
did not wrote any thing on peper until when she is through with me that when she
manage note something down and close it, on the other hand, the recent one I did a
month ago” before this second one she defiantly busy noteing some words i’m
saying down which I finally scored 5.5, am really scared and sad(😔🙈).Well the
main topic question she asked me to talk about base on materials equipment which
will use in the house; unfortunately the graph was combined in two form which
comprise age of old individuals, thanks for your good work 💞 I applicate. And am
looking forward to hearing from you…
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Liz says
The examiner does not need to make notes to know your band score.
Some examiners like making notes and some don’t need it. It doesn’t affect your
final score.
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Banke says
June 15, 2018 at 2:40 pm
You can also join toastmasters club in your locality. It is an international

club that help to improve speaking before an audience. Thank me later.
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Joban chahal says

August 10, 2016 at 4:26 am
Thanks mam for giving some information about ielts as well as I can pratice
ielts test by your distribute this site and some people easily solve problems by this
website .Moreover I think that people should visit this website solve the address which
was they confused in ielts exam .So, it’s my suggestion for all candidate it was training in
ielts exam. Best of luck 👍👍👍
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junaid afzal says

June 17, 2016 at 4:35 pm
hey Mam,
I have a question, If someone add personal story or experience in Specking IELTS module
then what is effect on band positive or negative???
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Liz says
June 18, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Sure you can.
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Janak says
May 31, 2016 at 7:07 am
hi
liz
can we use proverbs in speaking?
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Liz says
May 31, 2016 at 11:02 am
Just speak naturally. Don’t try to learn phrases to use. It is rare for native
speakers to use proverbs in everyday English.
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subhan says
May 11, 2016 at 5:34 pm
hay liz..
Thank you so much.. you have a great website. its help me to understand
material about IELTS. WIll be be er if you writes all material in this websites on a book
=D
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Nodirakhon says
April 13, 2016 at 4:01 am
Dear Liz my IELTS exam will be 16 0f July in this year how can i increase my
English eaily and quickly to obtain high score
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Liz says
April 17, 2016 at 1:40 pm
It takes time to develop English and to develop IELTS skills. Start at the
beginning and watch my video on my home page. Then see how you progress.
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Elia says
hi Liz! i’m just elia. it is time to say thank you. your informations are very
beneficial for us. it would be more marvelous if you add more details to this list??
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Liz says
February 28, 2016 at 10:32 am
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Nada says
Hello Dear Liz.

In this month on 28/1/2016 I have an exam ielts Skill A1 but I am so afraid .I am going to
do this exam to get my husband .he lives in UK but I live in Iraq I really want pass this
exam but I am afraid about these questions that maks examiner to me.. Can u help me
about this? Thanks for your help
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Liz says
h ps://ieltsliz.com/liz-notice-2015-2016/
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Rahman says
October 15, 2015 at 3:51 pm
Hi Liz
I’m currently living in England and planning to taking ielts on middle of November. Now
what I want to know is does any of the test centres in England provides headphones? I
think it is quite difficult to concentrate if you hear from a loud speaker than with a
headphone. And result varies too. I’m really worried about this.
Looking forward for a reply.
Thank you 🙂
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Liz says
You would need to contact your local test center to ask them.
All the best
Liz
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Jamoliddin says
Dear Liz,
Could you tell me the ways to get 9 band from IELTS.
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Liz says
All tips and lessons on my blog are for the higher scores, including band 9.
Just read and work through my lessons and tips.
Liz
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afoya says
Hi, dear
I want to ask you about: if l can ask the examiner to repeat the question? That’s when I
didn’t heard clear
Thanks alot for you about everything
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Liz says
Sure, it’s fine to ask the examiner to repeat the question. It doesn’t affect
your score. You can just say: “Sorry, could you repeat the question please?”.
Liz
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ceaser says
Dear Liz,
I suppos to sit on ielt on 12th December and ge ing preparation before test. As i have
hearing difficulties and worry about my speaking test and listening test. I probably will
get head phone during listening test that will be er for me to hear and understand the
topic. But i am very much worry and thinking about speaking section. My pronuntiation
and sound is not up to the mark due hearing difficulties. Would my score be affected if i
repeat quetions twice ?
Would you like to give your valuable advice in speaking section for me having hearing
difficulties.
Thank
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Liz says
Firstly, talk with the people in your local IELTS test center and ask them for
advice about what to do for your speaking test. Secondly, when you have your test,
you can mention to the examiner that you have hearing problems that might affect
your pronunciation. Lastly, ask the examiner to repeat the question if you can’t
understand. You won’t lose marks for this because there is no points given for
comprehension – only for your English lanugage. When you ask the examiner to repeat
the question, you can say ” Sorry could you repeat that because I’m hard of hearing”or
“could you say that again because I can’t hear well”. This way your problem is
formally recorded.
All the best
Liz
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Azza Lil says

August 25, 2015 at 6:10 am
Hi Liz,
My speaking test is scheduled for August 28th, i think i have the fluency and i’m able to
extend my opinions however i’m wondering do my ideas need to be interesting or do i
just need to keep talking(without going off topic) ?
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Liz says
August 25, 2015 at 10:50 am
There are no points given or taken from interesting ideas or being on or off

topic. You are only marked on the language you produce, nothing more. So keep
talking. Even if the examiner interrupts your answer, just focus on the next question
and add plenty of information. You will probably need to add one sentence in part 1
and about three sentences in part 3. For part 2, you choose what information to give
and how to develop your talk.
All the best
Liz
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safeera says
August 18, 2015 at 5:45 pm
hi Liz
i have asked you a question before but I guess there is some issue because could not find
it anywhere on your website 🙁 I wanted to ask you about a word “hitherto” , could you
please tell me can i use this word in my speaking test? like ” hitherto i am not doing
studies nor job ” ?? please reply me
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Liz says
August 18, 2015 at 6:06 pm
The speaking test is informal not formal. Don’t use that word.
All the best
Liz
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Bishwa says
August 18, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Dear Mam,
I got my result L6.5,R6.5,W5.5S6. My requirment is each band 6. I’m li le confuse whether
to go for remark or book for ielts. Please advice me.
Thank you!
Bishwa
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Liz says
August 18, 2015 at 2:12 pm
If you finished both writing task 1 and writing task 2 and also if you wrote
over 150 words for task 1 and over 250 words for task 2, then you could consider a
remark.
All the best
Liz
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Bishwa says
August 24, 2015 at 3:34 am
Thank you mam!

I have appiled for a remark and desperately waiting for my positive result. Hope I
can get my requirement and I have wrote 150 & 250 words but some spelling has got
mistake. Finger crossed.
Bishwa.
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Tyler says
August 13, 2015 at 3:42 am
Hello Liz. Than you for your great website. It has been very helpful for me. I
am a teacher helping a student prepare for their IELTS exam. I have learned a great deal
about the test and preparation needed from your website. I see that your website is
copyright protected. I would like to print information from your page to help assist in
teaching my student. I have subscribed to your newsle er. Is there another step I can take
to have access to printing from your page? I will sign up or pay a fee if needed. Thank
you for your time and expertise.
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Liz says
August 13, 2015 at 12:39 pm
Unfortunately, I don’t yet have my materials in book form. I will work on it

this year and maybe have it available next year.
Liz
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Tyler says
August 14, 2015 at 12:50 am
Ok. Thank you. Thanks again for a great website.
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suren says
August 1, 2015 at 8:55 am
lady …
thank you a million for your help…
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Lawrence says
July 30, 2015 at 7:16 pm
Hi there Liz,
I am going to take my IElTS very soon, which will be my third take. I manage to achieve a
band score 7.0 and above for all parts except the writing tasks. I really need a score of 7.0
in writing. Could you help me by briefly commenting on this essay of task 1?
The charts below show what UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go
into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. (This question was taken from
Cambridge English IELTS 10).
The bar graphs illustrate information regarding the population of both graduate and
postgraduate students in the UK who did not work full-time, with a further classification
of four different engagements (part-time, voluntary work, further study and
unemployment) that they pursue instead, after graduating from university in 2008.
Overall, majority of the number of students show a similar trend in both groups (graduate
and undergraduate) in terms of the four given career paths they have decided to continue
after completing college in 2008. Most of these aspiring students chose to further their
education. In contrast to this, voluntary work has not been very popular among these
learners, which showed the least number.
The first graph displayed a significant population of graduate students, which is also the
highest, who decided to aim for a be er educational a ainment through further studies,
which accounted by 29,665. Followed by this, are those who preferred to be employed
part-time with a figure of 17,735, while the least number got themselves involved in doing
voluntary work with a total of 3,500 people. Unfortunately, the remaining students were
unemployed by the total of 16,235.
The second graph shows that among the four activities chosen by postgraduates, the
highest number of students went on to study for a higher degree reaching to 2,725 people.
Second to this, are those who applied for a part-time job (2,535). The very least number
participated in voluntary work and the remaining were unemployed with a population of
345 and 1,625 respectively.
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Liz says
July 31, 2015 at 5:46 pm
I normally don’t have time to comment on writing but I will give you a
quick comment. The content is all fine. The overview gives the key features and the
body paragraphs give the detail. However, it is long. Could you really write this in 20
mins? Also try grouping information together in the body paragraphs “The number of
postgraduates going on to part time work and further studies is almost the same (2,535
and 2,725 respectively)”. This way you avoid repetition of your sentences. Also if you
look at the first chart, there is considerable difference between part time work and
further studies which could be mentioned in the body.
All the best
Liz
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Lawrence says
July 31, 2015 at 7:17 pm
Thank you for the enlightening feedback. I will practice writing my essay
a bit shorter. I hope the essay that I am going to write during the test is worthy of
7.0. Also I hope to avoid errors in using punctuations like comma.
Kind Regards,
Lawrence
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jhon says
July 28, 2015 at 10:10 pm
Hi Liz,
I practice Cambridge Ielts books for taking Ielts preparation. In some of the listening
answer keys I found some answers like, ( standard of) teaching or (the) 2nd half. why are
those words wri en within a bracket? will i loose my mark if i don’t write those words in
the main anser sheet? or is it compulsory to mention those words? Reply me soon please.
Thanks a lot for your great lessons. It’s helping me a lot. ^_^
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Liz says
July 29, 2015 at 12:02 pm
Any words given in brackets are optional words for answers. If you see (the)
2nd half, it means that the answer can contain “the” or not contain “the”. Both are
correct.
Liz
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Saurav Devkota says

July 26, 2015 at 4:11 pm
Hello mam.. I want to improvr my writing task 1 and task 2. My exam is on 8th
aug. would you help me out.. thnk you..
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Liz says
July 26, 2015 at 5:33 pm
All tips and models and lessons are on the main writing pages.
Liz
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Anuradha says
July 22, 2015 at 3:56 pm
Hello mam,
In IELTS examinatio, listening test, you hear the speaker saying 25th of the March and in
that case what should i write in my answer, 25 March or 25th March? Are these both
correct?
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Liz says
July 22, 2015 at 5:49 pm
Both of those are acceptable in IELTS.

All the best
Liz
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Anuradha says
July 23, 2015 at 6:10 am
Thank u so much mam.
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trilok says
July 20, 2015 at 7:46 am
hi madam ,
i have doubt about listening test,does score varies if the answer for example is chocolates
but if have wri en as chocolate .Is that will be correct or wrong answer.Please reply me as
soon as possible.
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Liz says
July 20, 2015 at 10:43 am
The word must be 100% accurate. Please watch the 25 tips video on the
listening page.
Liz
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trilok says
July 23, 2015 at 11:34 am
thank you madam
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Rafi says
July 18, 2015 at 8:03 pm
Thank you alot Liz for your help
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DHIREN PATEL says

July 18, 2015 at 10:42 am
Hi mam thanks a lot …..i got 6 band in academic .i paid for essay but its not
work due to some technical problems…what ever …thanks a lot mam
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Liz says
July 18, 2015 at 1:50 pm
You must check that your streaming is strong enough by watching the
preview video. Well done with your result.
Liz
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Falgun Sharma says

July 17, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Dear madam,
In ielts examination particular in writing task 1 & 2, can I do underline of important

words or linking words?
Please reply as soon as possible.
Regards,
Falgun Sharma
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Liz says
July 17, 2015 at 6:19 pm
I don’t understand your question. Why do you want to underline your own
words? I have underlined useful words for students in these speaking models. Why do
you want to underline your own words in your essay?
Liz
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Falgun Sharma says

July 17, 2015 at 6:25 pm
Madam,
Just to do easier for examiner, he or she ‘ll easily find out the important and linking
words, which I hv used in my essay.
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Liz says
July 17, 2015 at 6:28 pm
The examiner is trained to notice everything. They are professionally

trained. You don’t need to underline anything.
All the best
Liz
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Mozhgan says
July 17, 2015 at 4:33 pm
Thank you dear Liz

last but not least is also formal?
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Liz says
July 17, 2015 at 4:36 pm
It’s not really used for speaking. It is unlikely that you will think of 3 or 4
main points for one answer without any time to prepare your ideas. For that reason,
you won’t need to use it.
Liz
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Rajan says
June 16, 2017 at 6:05 pm
I think mam you should be also given some model answer for speaking. It
is very benefits for us.
Reply
Liz says
June 16, 2017 at 6:09 pm
Visit the main speaking page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-speaking-free-

lessons-essential-tips/
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It is ﬁne to do that in speaking. If you want to use a diﬀerent word as a

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