RECOGNITION WALL - CONGRATULATIONS!The topic of AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is popular and timely these days, so it is important that you have enough vocabulary to use when talking about it. It is imperative that you prepare for this topic and learn some very helpful words and expressions that can help you explain your ideas effectively, especially when answering Part 3 questions. Below is not just a...
Using topic vocabulary in IELTS Speaking about the topic of the environment is important, as it not only helps you deliver your message more effectively, but it also helps you boost your score in the Lexical Resource criterion. Having enough good topic vocabulary on this topic surely helps you explain your points, ideas, or opinions in a more meaningful way. Below is a list...
Talking about tiredness or the feeling of being tired in your IELTS Speaking exam is a walk in the park. Your experience at work that drains you or the schoolwork that demands a lot from you is a good example that you can refer to when expanding your ideas on this topic. Each sample answer below touches on the subject of tiredness in...
Each culture has its own way of showing politeness; however, politeness itself is a universal language that can make relationships with others more harmonious. Being polite is also admirable, and it naturally draws people toward you. The sample answers below explore the importance of politeness, personal experiences of showing politeness, and how politeness is practiced across different cultures. Study how I developed answers to...
The sample answers below give you enough ideas on how to talk about fruits and vegetables in case you get this topic in your actual IELTS Speaking test. These answers are equipped with topic vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and a range of grammar. These are part of the set of criteria that your examiner uses to evaluate your oral communication skills. Understand how I...
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