IELTS Energy English 7+ IE 38: The 4 Deadliest Language Crutches on the IELTS Speaking Test
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Apr 27, 2015 AI Snips
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Avoid Deadly Language Crutches
- Avoid using language crutches like "like," "um," "uh," and "you know" during the IELTS speaking test to improve your fluency and vocabulary scores.
- Practice recording yourself and listen for these fillers to identify and reduce them effectively.
Why We Use Language Crutches
- There are two main reasons people use crutches: habit or trying to sound like a native speaker without enough vocabulary.
- Knowing why you use fillers helps you choose the right strategy to replace them effectively.
Replace Fillers with Richer Phrases
- Record and listen to your own speaking to become aware of filler word habits and focus on breaking them.
- Replace basic fillers with richer phrases like "That's interesting" or "That's a difficult question" to show better vocabulary.