IELTS Speaking Test Simulation. Learn what the exam is like!
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Still giving one-sentence answers during your IELTS Speaking Part 1?
That's exactly why you're stuck at Band 6.
The examiner isn't just testing your English.
They're testing your ability to have a conversation. Are you able to take a simple question about Apps or your Hometown and turn it into a fluent, confident, vocabulary-rich response without hesitating?
It’s easier than it sounds, once you learn to use the A.R.E Formula:
A — Answer: Respond directly using synonyms from the question
R — Reason: One sentence explaining why you feel that way
E — Example/Extra: One descriptive detail that signals depth of language to the examiner
The uncomfortable truth? A Band 6 student says: "Yes, I use apps a lot. I like Instagram because it is good." A Band 9 student says their phone is "cluttered with everything from productivity tools to social media platforms." Same idea. Completely different score.
Practice to ace!
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→ Video 1: Full POV Speaking Mock Test — Parts 1, 2 and 3 with Band 9
breakdowns (start here if you haven't already)
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→ Video 2: You are here
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TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 Intro
00:04 Why Most Students Get Stuck at Band 6
00:46 What Examiners Look for in Part 1
00:57 The A.R.E Formula Explained (Answer, Reason, Example)
01:25 Band 9 Example – Hometown Answer Breakdown
01:49 Using Topic-Specific Vocabulary
01:59 Practice Question – Apps on Your Phone
02:27 Follow-Up Question – Popular Apps
02:52 Band 6 vs Band 9 Answer Comparison
03:22 Vocabulary and Paraphrasing Strategy
03:33 Fluency Tips – Avoid Hesitation
03:42 Why Band 9 Answers Feel Difficult
03:50 Practicing with a Speaking Partner
03:58 Next Lesson – The 2-Minute Long Turn
04:14 Outro
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