This document provides tips for speaking in the IELTS exam, including using fillers like "I mean", "well", and "you see" to give yourself time to think. It suggests acknowledging when you don't have full expertise on a topic but still attempting to answer by saying things like "I don't have any ideas but I suppose" or "that's an interesting point and I think".
This document provides tips for speaking in the IELTS exam, including using fillers like "I mean", "well", and "you see" to give yourself time to think. It suggests acknowledging when you don't have full expertise on a topic but still attempting to answer by saying things like "I don't have any ideas but I suppose" or "that's an interesting point and I think".
This document provides tips for speaking in the IELTS exam, including using fillers like "I mean", "well", and "you see" to give yourself time to think. It suggests acknowledging when you don't have full expertise on a topic but still attempting to answer by saying things like "I don't have any ideas but I suppose" or "that's an interesting point and I think".
1. There is a remarkable increase in the number of ....
2. This is partly due to + N.p 3. I think, this is definitely a N.p 4. The first/ second sentence includes ... and the following sentences are supporting the main idea ... 5. Actually, I much prefer to ... because .... For example/ instance, ... 6. Fillers: I mean ..., Well, let me see ...., You see ..., If you see what I mean ..., Let’s get this into perspective ..., You know ... 7. Give your time to think: - Well, it’s difficult to say, but... - I don’t have any idea, but I suppose,... - I am no expert to comment, but... - Actually, that’s not something - I’ve really thought about, but... - Mmm... I am not really sure, but... - I don’t know much about that, but... - That’s an interesting point and I think I would have to say that .... - I’m not exactly sure what you mean, but... - That’s a rather difficult question, but perhaps...