Here is a question to check your understanding IELTS speaking:

Is it ok to use “gonna” or “wanna” in IELTS Speaking?

Answer

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All the best

Liz

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Hi guys,

Yesterday, I asked you how many paragraphs you can have in your IELTS writing task 2 essay.

You can find the answer: Click here Paragraphs in IELTS Writing Task 2

All the best

Liz

Hi guys,

A lot of students seem confused about how many paragraphs you can have in your IELTS writing task 2 essay.

How many paragraphs can you have?

• A) three paragraphs
• B) four paragraphs
• C) five paragraphs
• D) six paragraphs

Answers

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IELTS Speaking

Sometimes the IELTS speaking examiner will stop you in the middle of your answer. This is very common in part 1 and can sometimes happen in part 3.

Share your thoughts about this:

1. Why do you think the examiner interrupts your answer?
2. Do you think it affects your score?

Answers

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In writing task 2, it is essential that you understand the instructions given to you. It will affect your score for Task Response, which is 25% of your marks.

Are the following instructions different?

1. Do you agree or disagree?
2. Do you agree?
3. To what extent do you agree?
4. What is your opinion?

Are they the same or are they different?

Answers

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Below you can see the options available for changing phrasal verbs into formal verbs:

1. The business was set up / established / founded in the 1980’s.
2. People often prefer to hang out/ socialise with other people who share similar perspectives on life.
3. Students must hand in / submit their applications before March 15th.
4. Putting off / To delay / To Postpone visiting the doctor can result in symptoms becoming worse.
5. Fires need to be put out / extinguished immediately before they spread.

Comments:

The phrasal verb “set up” is fine to use in IELTS writing task 2 and speaking.

“hang out” is a phrasal verb that can be used for IELTS speaking but not IELTS writing. The verb “meet” is not the same.

The verb “hand in” can be used for both speaking and writing. The verb “join in ” is not a paraphrase because it means “to participate”.

The verbs for question 4 can all be used in both writing and speaking.

Both verbs for question 5 cab be used in writing and speaking. The verb “quench” is mainly used for quenching thirst by having a drink and is not a suitable paraphrase. Also the verb “stop” means to prevent which is not a paraphrase for put out. Also the verb “terminate” is not suitable.

As you know, many phrasal verbs are not suitable for IELTS writing task 2.

Phrasal Verb Paraphrasing

Below you will find some sentences which contain phrasal verbs. You need to replace replace the phrasal verbs with proper verbs suitable for a formal essay. In some cases, more that one verb is possible as a paraphrase.

1. The business was set up in the 1980’s.
2. People often prefer to hang out with other people who share similar perspectives on life.
3. Students must hand in their applications before March 15th.
4. Putting off visiting the doctor can result in symptoms becoming worse.
5. Fires need to be put out immediately before they spread.

Answers

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