- Section
- Speaking
- Covers
- Both tasks
Listen and Repeat
Not quite
Better
- Changing a word to one with the same meaning.Repeat the exact words. Synonyms count as errors in this task.
- Starting before the sentence ends.Wait for the whole sentence, then speak at a natural pace.
- Dropping small words like "the", "a" and "to".Listen for the rhythm of the whole sentence, including the short, unstressed words.
Take an Interview
- Answers that stop after one sentence. Aim for an opinion, a reason and a short example.
- Memorized templates that do not fit the question. Raters notice.
- Long silences while you search for a perfect word. Use a simpler word and keep going.
Do you prefer studying alone or with others?
Answer
I prefer studying alone, mainly because I can go at my own pace. For example, when I prepared for my statistics exam, I spent extra time on probability, which a group would have rushed through.
Opinion, one clear reason, then a specific personal example. That structure fits easily into the time.
Delivery
Speaking too fast is more common than speaking too slowly. A steady pace with clear word endings is easier to understand, and clarity is part of the score.
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