IELTS Band 9 Phrases for School Experiences

The video tutorial discusses the importance of idioms in education, particularly for speaking exams. It introduces idioms like 'put your nose to the grindstone' for hard work and 'all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' for balance. The speaker reflects on personal school experiences, using terms like dweeb, dork, and nerd to describe good students. The idiom 'nerd out' is explained as focusing intensely on a topic. The tutorial encourages using these idioms to impress examiners with native-like speaking skills.

Why are idioms important in exams according to the introduction?

• They are easier to remember than other vocabulary.

• They make your answers longer.

• They help in impressing the examiner with native expressions.

• They are required by the exam guidelines.

What does the idiom 'put your nose to the grindstone' imply?

• Studying only when necessary.

• Avoiding difficult tasks.

• Working as hard as possible with full focus.

• Taking frequent breaks while studying.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'?

• Jack is a lazy person.

• Playing is more important than working.

• Studying without breaks makes one boring.

• Working hard leads to success.

Which of the following terms is used to describe a student who is very focused on academics but not considered 'cool'?

• Athlete

• Rebel

• Dweeb

• Artist

What does it mean to 'nerd out' on a topic?

• To avoid learning about it.

• To become bored with it.

• To deeply focus and learn extensively about it.

• To discuss it with friends casually.