Don’t Start IELTS Speaking Part 2 Like This

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.

What does the teacher suggest about sounding like a native speaker in speaking Part 2?

How can informal fillers improve the quality of a speaking introduction?