Don’t Start IELTS Speaking Part 2 Like This

Don’t Start IELTS Speaking Part 2 Like This

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Jessica Beck discusses effective introductions for IELTS Speaking Part 2. She advises against using common, boring phrases that limit scores to Band 6. Instead, she suggests using natural, native-like language to achieve higher scores. Examples include expressing excitement about a topic or being upfront about not being a reader. These approaches use informal fillers and impressive vocabulary, making the speech sound more natural and less memorized.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make in IELTS Speaking Part 2 introductions?

Using complex vocabulary

Speaking too quickly

Using memorized phrases

Asking questions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to avoid using phrases like 'I'd like to talk about' in IELTS Speaking Part 2?

They are too complex

They are too formal

They are too short

They are considered boring

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of an effective introduction in IELTS Speaking Part 2?

Using technical jargon

Using formal language

Including informal fillers

Speaking in a monotone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a non-reader impress the examiner in IELTS Speaking Part 2?

By avoiding any mention of books

By speaking very quickly

By using natural and relaxed language

By memorizing a book summary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of impressive vocabulary for a non-reader in IELTS Speaking Part 2?

I am an avid reader

I love reading books

I'm not what you'd call a reader

I read every day