Did you notice how I answered each question in yesterday's lesson? Here's the first part of each of the four answers:
- No, not at all.
- Yes, definitely.
- Yes, unfortunately it does.
- Yes, many times.
After answering with these short phrases, I then explained my answers in more detail, using full sentences.
I think this is a nice technique that you could try. Start with a short "yes or no" answer (e.g. yes I do, no we don't, yes it certainly is...), and then explain your answer fully. Perhaps this technique will give you a few extra seconds to think before you give your full answer.
Thanks Sir!
It is really a helpful tip!
IELTS students can add me on skype for Practice speaking.
Skype name: malik.aftab2020
Posted by: Aftab Ashraf | November 18, 2017 at 10:42
sir!
your lessons always been quite helpful for us.
Posted by: jk | November 18, 2017 at 10:53
Yes of course , your techniques always useful.
Posted by: Ali | November 18, 2017 at 19:53
Is it ok to be a liar? I mean that if I say about place or city does not exist, it will be a terrible thing?
Posted by: Saro | November 21, 2017 at 18:25
hi
but simon short answers are not accepted shall they wait me to think again?
Posted by: MEHAD | December 15, 2017 at 09:11
You wrote:
"Perhaps this technique will give you a few extra seconds to think before you give your full answer."
How will it do that? Fluency is one part of the speaking test that is being tested by the examiner which means once you start speaking, you gotta try to keep up the pace with fluency. How on planet earth will you get any extra seconds to think before you give full answer?
Doesn't make any sense.
Posted by: Rehan | May 21, 2018 at 12:41