#Speaking_Advanced
How to improve your speech if you’ve already had 7-7.5
Test takers at this band can typically speak with ease, clearly and at length, although with some repetition, self-correction, or hesitation to search for words or grammar.
Speaking is generally well-organised, and ideas are generally clear and well linked.
They use a range of vocabulary to discuss a variety of topics, and can use some less common or idiomatic vocabulary, although not always accurately.
They can paraphrase well if needed.
They can use a range of grammar structures.
Sentences are frequently accurate, although there are some errors.
Pronunciation is generally natural and clear, but with occasional problems. They are usually easy to understand, and their accent does not have much effect on understanding.
How to improve:
📌Talk to other people about abstract and difficult current issues.
📌Focus on delivering your ideas well in presentations and discussions, minimising hesitation as much as possible.
📌Ask yourself:
Am I arranging and conveying my thoughts in the best possible way? Am I using the best possible words and phrases that I know to express my ideas?
How can I vary my delivery so that my ideas are understood better? Then work on those things you’re not completely happy with yet.
📌Continue reading and listening to natural English language materials and TV to note precise words and particularly effective ways of saying things. Think about how you might use these yourself.
How to improve your speech if you’ve already had 7-7.5
Test takers at this band can typically speak with ease, clearly and at length, although with some repetition, self-correction, or hesitation to search for words or grammar.
Speaking is generally well-organised, and ideas are generally clear and well linked.
They use a range of vocabulary to discuss a variety of topics, and can use some less common or idiomatic vocabulary, although not always accurately.
They can paraphrase well if needed.
They can use a range of grammar structures.
Sentences are frequently accurate, although there are some errors.
Pronunciation is generally natural and clear, but with occasional problems. They are usually easy to understand, and their accent does not have much effect on understanding.
How to improve:
📌Talk to other people about abstract and difficult current issues.
📌Focus on delivering your ideas well in presentations and discussions, minimising hesitation as much as possible.
📌Ask yourself:
Am I arranging and conveying my thoughts in the best possible way? Am I using the best possible words and phrases that I know to express my ideas?
How can I vary my delivery so that my ideas are understood better? Then work on those things you’re not completely happy with yet.
📌Continue reading and listening to natural English language materials and TV to note precise words and particularly effective ways of saying things. Think about how you might use these yourself.
#Writing #Speaking
Advanced ways of linking (Part 2)
Part 1 is here
1) Concession - a clause that begins with "although", "while», «whereas" or "even though" and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence.
👉EVEN THOUGH he tried very hard, he failed the course. (=несмотря на то, что ... )
👉He works slowly and precisely WHEREAS I tend to rush things and make mistakes. (=в то время как)
2) Express reasons in different ways:
because of’, ‘due to’, ‘as a result of’ + noun/gerund
👉AS A RESULT OF the accident, he was out of work for three months. (= в результате чего-л)
so that + a full clause used to explain why an action is done.
👉I am cutting the cake into many pieces SO THAT everyone can get a piece. (=с тем, чтобы)
in order to + infinitive
👉Many parents have to work full time IN ORDER TO earn a living for their families. (= для того, чтобы)
3) Relative pronouns ‘who’, ‘which’, ‘when’, ‘where’ to give extra information. You can use ‘which’ with a number of verbs to expand the sentence, such as ‘which resulted in’, ‘which means that’, ‘which leads to’,’ which is caused by’.
👉Air pollution in cities is caused by exhaust fumes from heavy traffic, WHICH LEADS TO an increase in respiratory diseases among the local population.
4) Time expressions - when, as soon as, once, since, by the time.
👉WHEN CONSIDERING a ban on advertising, we need to keep in mind the benefits. (= при рассмотрении)
👉AS SOON AS the government introduces this legislation, the situation will improve. (=как только)
Advanced ways of linking (Part 2)
Part 1 is here
1) Concession - a clause that begins with "although", "while», «whereas" or "even though" and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence.
👉EVEN THOUGH he tried very hard, he failed the course. (=несмотря на то, что ... )
👉He works slowly and precisely WHEREAS I tend to rush things and make mistakes. (=в то время как)
2) Express reasons in different ways:
because of’, ‘due to’, ‘as a result of’ + noun/gerund
👉AS A RESULT OF the accident, he was out of work for three months. (= в результате чего-л)
so that + a full clause used to explain why an action is done.
👉I am cutting the cake into many pieces SO THAT everyone can get a piece. (=с тем, чтобы)
in order to + infinitive
👉Many parents have to work full time IN ORDER TO earn a living for their families. (= для того, чтобы)
3) Relative pronouns ‘who’, ‘which’, ‘when’, ‘where’ to give extra information. You can use ‘which’ with a number of verbs to expand the sentence, such as ‘which resulted in’, ‘which means that’, ‘which leads to’,’ which is caused by’.
👉Air pollution in cities is caused by exhaust fumes from heavy traffic, WHICH LEADS TO an increase in respiratory diseases among the local population.
4) Time expressions - when, as soon as, once, since, by the time.
👉WHEN CONSIDERING a ban on advertising, we need to keep in mind the benefits. (= при рассмотрении)
👉AS SOON AS the government introduces this legislation, the situation will improve. (=как только)