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Useful Expressions for both IELTS Speaking and Writing

Another common question type in both IELTS Speaking and Writing is the "Agree/Disagree" question. This type of question is about giving your opinion or evaluation on someone else's opinion.  Here are some expressions you can use when evaluating: Agreeing I agree with the idea that... I'm in favour of... I support the fact that... I completely agree with... I couldn't agree more (DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS IN ACADEMIC WRITING) That is so true / That's for sure (Speaking) No doubt about it (Speaking) Disagreeing I disagree with the idea that... I am against the idea... I do not support the fact that... I will have to disagree with that. I'm afraid because... I feel the exact opposite way. I beg to differ. That's not always true. I don't think so (Speaking) Neither agree nor disagree It depends on the situation/country/person. I partially agree... To a certain extent, yes/no. This is partly true, however... Tr...

IELTS Speaking (June 25, 2016)

I took my IELTS Speaking Test last June 25, 2016 and these are the questions they asked me. Part 1: I probably should mention that while I was answering these questions, the examiner kept on asking "WHY?" even though I haven't  even finished speaking about my point which was kind of awkward at the same time. This somehow made me pause in between my sentences. I don't know if this would affect my score. I sure hope not.  Home Tell me about the house you're living in. What do you like best about the house you're living in? Is there anything you would like to change about your house? Computers Do you use computers often? Do you think learning a computer skill is necessary? What computer skill would you like to learn in the future? Music Do you like music? When do you usually listen to music? What kind of music did you like when you were younger? Part 2: Describe one of your best friends. You should say: How you met What he/she is like Wh...