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Have you heard of this ^^ phrase before? Maybe you have, but probably not! Let me explain… This phrase is a prime example of what we call an idiom. An idiom is a phrase or a group of words that has a meaning that is not clear from the words themselves. In this example, ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’does not mean that cats and dogs are falling from the sky, but instead, that it’s raining heavily. In the IELTS speaking test, the correct use of idioms can really help boost your score. However, if used poorly, they can also lower your score so it’s vital that you know how to use them properly. Today, I would like to show you how to do that but most importantly, to help you assess if you should be using them at all. Are you ready? Let’s get started! -- Step 1 - Be clear on where/when you’re using them. Idioms are used informally most of the time and should therefore NOT be used in the writing test. Please use idioms in the speaking test only. — Step 2 - Be certain you understand the meaning. You should only use idioms if you have heard how they are used in context and you are 100% sure that you are using them in that way. This may sound harsh, but it is better than losing marks. — Step 3 - Avoid memorising at all costs. Lots of students think that simply learning lots of idioms and then using them in the test will help them get a high score. In fact, the opposite is true. Examiners are trained to spot people trying to use idioms that are inappropriate. — Step 4 - Learn some common and effective idioms. There are some that IELTS students use incredibly well. Click here to read our blog post and find out what they are (I have listed over 15 fantastic examples for you at the bottom). A couple of helpful pointers to keep in mind: Think of these idioms as ways to describe something, someone or how you feel. If you can, have a native speaker or English teacher listen to you and tell you if you are using them correctly. — I hope today’s email has helped you understand the correct use of idioms in more detail. If used properly, they really are a great way to boost your score, so it’s worth spending a little time on learning how. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Many thanks, Chris

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We get a lot of the same questions emailed to us every day and we love helping every student as much as we can. So what we have done is put all of our frequently asked questions about speaking in one easy place. You can find these here -https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/ielts-speaking/ If you need further help with IELTS speaking you can email me at chris@ieltsadvantage.com and we can point you in the right direction.

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What is the most important in IELTS speaking is conveying your message successfully in a natural, coherent and cohesive way, that is to say make sure you answer the question, and make sure your answer is clear, understandable and actually makes sense! Use Topic-related vocabulary if you know you can, otherwise DO NOT GUESS AND TRY the words you don't know exactly how to use. Use your own words and move on, you still can get a really high score!

Mindset ! Lately, i have been coming across with a lot of posts and books on different channels that say " band 8.5 words on this topic, band 9.0 words on that topic " . That is just bullsh*t.. why ? Imagine: if it were true doesn't that mean there actually exists a statement on the marking criteria agreeing with that ?! Like " a 8.5-9.0 score is given to the candidates who use the words : ------ ------ ------ ... " That just doesn't make any sense ! So i guess you understood that these sort of lists do not exist and examiners do not care if you do not use them as far as you use topic Vocabulary correctly 😊good luck😊

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