Transitions in IELTS Speaking: Verbal Pauses
Um…/Well…/Hmm… (in hesitation)
That’s a tough/interesting/good question.
Hmm… That’s difficult.
Wow, I really don’t know.
Offhand, I’d say…
Let’s see…
Good question!
Well, I suppose…
Introductory transitions are also important in IELTS speaking. They can be used to
introduce new ideas, or to present a series or sequence of ideas. As an example, the
IELTS Speaking examiner might say
“First, let’s consider…” and the candidate might
respond
, “The first thing that comes to mind…” Later the candidate could add to this this
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