7 Common mistakes in IELTS speaking

IELTS Speaking

Trying to memorise answers

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Not speaking aloud and with confidence

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Going off-topic

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Giving yes or no answers without good elaboration

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Repeating the same words or phrases

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Overusing transition words

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Parroting the question and poor pronunciation

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Parroting the question and poor pronunciation

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IELTS Speaking

7

Common

Mistakes

Trying to memorise answers

Mistake no. 1

Not speaking aloud and with confidence

Mistake no. 2

Going off-topic

Mistake no. 3

Giving yes or no answers without good elaboration

Mistake no. 4

Repeating the same words or phrases

Mistake no. 5

Overusing transition words

Mistake no. 6

Parroting the question and poor pronunciation

Mistake no. 7

Parroting the question and poor pronunciation

Mistake no. 7