Synonyms
Big (2 synonyms)
large, huge, enormous, humongous, ginormous, massive...
Going round in circles
continuing to talk about – or going back to – the same idea without moving the discussion on
That said...
Introducing an idea that contrasts with the previous point
True or false:
You cannot start a sentence with “but” in the speaking portion.
False (You can lose points for doing so in the writing section)
Happy (2 synonyms)
joyous, glad, elated...
talking a mile a minute
speaking so quickly that you cannot be understood
In particular...
Giving an example related to the previous point
True or false:
You should not keep your answers to a personal level in Part 3 of the speaking section.
True
Scared (3 synonyms)
frightened, afraid, spooked, fearful
losing your thread
forgetting what you were talking about; bringing irrelevant ideas into the discussion
On top of that…
Adding detail to a previous point
True or false:
You can lose points for talking too quickly/slowly, repetition, or for long pauses
True
Important (2 synonyms)
Critical, crucial, vital...
labouring the point
explaining or discussing something at excessive length
The thing is…
Adding detail to a previous point.
True or false:
45% of speaking will be graded on fluency and coherence.
False (it is 25%)
Lazy (2 synonyms)
sluggish, inert, slothful, lethargic
kick the habit
to stop doing something harmful that you have done for a long time
As a result...
giving a reason based on the previous point
Speaking Part __ questions tend to focus on finding out general information about you and testing your ability to answer questions about everyday topics. The questions will ask you to talk about ideas and experiences that are personal to you.
Part 1