IELTS Energy English 7+ IELTS Energy 1502: Why Your IELTS Speaking and Writing Scores Are Low
Jul 11, 2025
Michelle Kaplan, a New York radio girl, joins the discussion on why IELTS speaking and writing scores can fall short. They share personal stories of exam anxiety and its effects on performance, providing key strategies for improvement. Emphasis is placed on mastering vocabulary variety, fluency, and grammar. Listeners learn practical tips for enhancing intonation and adapting writing styles to meet formal requirements. Innovative strategies are also introduced to help boost scores, ensuring a comprehensive approach to exam success.
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Michelle's Test Anxiety Story
- Michelle Kaplan shares a personal story about struggling with test anxiety in high school biology finals.
- She highlights how nervousness and anxious thoughts affected her performance significantly.
Vary Your Vocabulary
- Use a wide range of vocabulary including slang, idioms, and topic-specific formal words to impress examiners.
- Avoid repetition; repeating common words can lower your vocabulary score even if the answer is correct.
Boost Fluency and Coherence
- Improve your fluency and coherence by minimizing pauses, using linking phrases, and avoiding too short answers.
- For part one speaking answers, aim for three to five sentences even if the question is yes or no.