IELTS Energy English 7+ IE 26: Why You Should Stop Worrying About Speaking Fast on the IELTS Exam
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Mar 30, 2015 AI Snips
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Bad Example of Handling Unknown Questions
- Jessica role-played a poor response to not knowing an answer by asking to change the question.
- This demonstrated exactly what not to do in the IELTS speaking test situation.
Make Up Answers or Relate Personally
- When facing a difficult speaking question, creatively invent a relevant answer or relate something from your own experience.
- You don't have to be truthful; examiners just want to hear your English speaking ability.
Politely Pivot When Unsure
- Politely acknowledge you don't know the exact answer using formal language to impress the examiner.
- Then pivot by speaking about a related topic, such as your own dancing skills instead of the traditional dance question.