Band 8+ Remarkable Prediction Phrases

The video tutorial introduces two phrases, 'Believe You Me' and 'Mark My Words', for expressing strong opinions and predictions. 'Believe You Me' is informal, while 'Mark My Words' is formal. The tutorial advises on appropriate contexts for using these phrases, such as in speaking exams but not in academic writing. Examples are provided to illustrate their use in expressing future predictions and personal opinions.

Which phrase is considered more formal and suitable for strong predictions?

• Trust me

• You bet

• Believe you me

• Mark my words

In which part of the IELTS exam is it inappropriate to use 'believe you me'?

• Speaking Part 3

• Speaking Part 1

• Academic Task 1

• Conclusion of Task 2

What is the main reason 'believe you me' is not suitable for writing tasks?

• It's grammatically incorrect

• It's too informal

• It's too formal

• It's too subjective

How can 'mark my words' be effectively used in a speaking exam?

• To introduce a new topic

• To express a strong prediction

• To ask a question

• To summarize a point

What is a key benefit of using these phrases in speaking exams?

• They simplify complex ideas

• They reduce speaking time

• They make responses more engaging

• They help in memorizing answers