IELTS Speaking Part 1 Strategies- 3 Ways to Impress the Examiner

The video tutorial provides strategies to improve IELTS speaking part one scores. It emphasizes the importance of starting answers immediately with native speaker-like phrases and avoiding inappropriate filler phrases. The tutorial advises against using phrases like 'that's a tough question' in part one, as they are not suitable and can lower scores. Instead, it suggests using phrases like 'well, actually' and providing specific, personal details to enhance fluency, coherence, vocabulary, and pronunciation scores.

What is the recommended way to respond to a question in IELTS Speaking Part 1?

• Smile and answer immediately

• Ask the examiner to repeat the question

• Use complex vocabulary

• Pause and think for a while

Which of the following phrases is NOT recommended for use in IELTS Speaking Part 1?

• 'Well, actually...'

• 'Hmm, that's a tough question...'

• 'Hmm, well...'

• 'Actually...'

Why should you avoid using phrases like 'that's an interesting question' in Speaking Part 1?

• They are too formal

• They are difficult to pronounce

• They are not appropriate and can lower your score

• They are too casual

What should you include in your answers to improve your IELTS Speaking scores?

• Complex grammar structures

• Memorized responses

• Specific personal details

• General statements

How can providing specific details in your answers benefit your IELTS Speaking score?

• It allows you to use more filler words

• It shows off your memorization skills

• It helps improve fluency, coherence, vocabulary, and pronunciation

• It makes the examiner more interested