Captivating Conclusions for IELTS Speaking - IELTS Energy Podcast 1181

The video tutorial discusses the use of conclusion phrases in speaking, particularly for IELTS exams. It highlights three key phrases: 'at the end of the day', 'when it comes down to it', and 'all in all'. The tutorial provides examples and emphasizes the importance of using these phrases to enhance fluency and coherence in speaking. It also touches on the benefits and challenges of living in Arizona as a contextual example.

What is one of the benefits of living in Arizona mentioned in the discussion?

• Ability to swim outside when others have snow

• Low cost of living

• Proximity to the ocean

• Mild winters

Why is it important to use linking phrases in speaking?

• To score higher for fluency and coherence

• To make the speech longer

• To avoid using vocabulary

• To confuse the examiner

What does the phrase 'at the end of the day' mean?

• To summarize details

• To conclude a day

• To introduce a new topic

• To start a conversation

In which speaking parts are conclusion phrases particularly useful?

• Speaking part two and three

• Speaking part one and three

• Speaking part two only

• Speaking part four

What is a common mistake when using conclusion phrases?

• Using them at the start of every answer

• Not using them at all

• Using them in writing tasks

• Using them too frequently

What does the phrase 'when it comes down to it' imply?

• A detailed explanation

• An introduction to a topic

• A summary of the main point

• A question to the examiner

How can 'when it comes down to it' be used effectively?

• To introduce a new idea

• To summarize a controversial opinion

• To start a conversation

• To list multiple points

Which phrase is considered more informal and better suited for speaking?

• In summary

• To sum up

• All in all

• In conclusion

What is a recommended alternative to 'in conclusion' for writing tasks?

• All in all

• In some

• To conclude

• In summary

What is the main purpose of using 'all in all' in speaking?

• To summarize and conclude an answer

• To ask a question

• To provide a detailed explanation

• To introduce a new topic