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⭕️Avoid these phrases⭕️

In the speaking test, examiners don’t like it when students use phrases like:

➖ That’s a very interesting question…
➖ It is my personal opinion that…
➖ Personally, I would have to say that…
➖ I am of the opinion that it depends on…
➖ To be honest, I personally believe that…

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General Tips – IELTS Speaking

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🔴 The following sentences will help you describe trends: 👇

📈 There was a substantial increase in the value of stocks on March 15th.
📈House prices rose dramatically in July.
📈The number of tourists visiting New York fell sharply in October.
📈The percentage of students walking to school continued to rise gradually over the ten year period from 2000-2010.
📈There was a sharp increase in employee turnover after the strike.
📈Interest in environmental issues has risen steadily over the last 10 years.

🔴 GRAMMAR

🗯Take note of the following prepositions which you will need to describe dates, numbers and comparisons:

🔴 Dates
In December,
In 2005,
From 2001-2010,
By 1998,
Between 1965-1969

🔴 Numbers
Increase of 25%
Decreased by 10%
Fell from 200 in July to 150 in August

🔴 Comparison
Compared to
Compared with
Relative to