

IELTS Energy 1514: Band 9 Idioms for IELTS Speaking Part 2
10 snips Aug 21, 2025
Discover strategies to shine in IELTS Speaking Part 2 with insights on using idioms effectively. Explore how storytelling can transform responses, as vivid memories and descriptions resonate with listeners. Learn about the significance of personal experiences and how they can elevate your scores. Gain tips on starting responses with engaging vocabulary and varied intonation to captivate your audience. Plus, uncover techniques for crafting compelling narratives that blend truth with embellishment for a memorable exam performance.
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Pick Flexible Idioms For IELTS
- English has a huge number of idioms across dialects, making selection crucial for exams.
- Choose flexible idioms that fit many Part 2 topics rather than rare, specific ones.
Always Fill The Full Two Minutes
- Do speak for the full two minutes in Part 2 and only stop when the examiner interrupts.
- Fill the time with related content, story details, or tangents as long as you answer the question.
Fired In 2008 Sparked Entrepreneurship
- Lindsay described being fired in September 2008 and realizing she needed to start her own company.
- That experience planted the idea to never work for someone else again.