Simon’s Advice on Speaking Part 1

4) What numbers do people often have to memorise?
The most important number to remember on a daily basis is the pin number for your bank card. 
Without this you can't pay for anything or get cash out. 
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Friday, September 16, 2011 
IELTS Speaking: pronunciation 
In the IELTS speaking test, 25% of your score is for pronunciation. Many students confuse 
'pronunciation' with 'accent'. These are 
not
the same thing! 
Nobody expects you to speak with a perfect British English accent. In fact, the examiner will not judge 
your accent at all. 
Your pronunciation score is based on these things: 
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clarity (speaking clearly) 
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speed (not too fast, not too slow) 

word stress
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sentence stress
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intonation (the rise and fall of your voice) 
It's not easy to improve these things quickly or through deliberate practice. Good pronunciation is 
usually the result of lots of listening and copying. My tip is: stop worrying about your accent, and 
focus on speaking clearly. 
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IELTS Speaking Part 1: travel habits 
Remember that Part 1 questions are supposed to be easy. Just give a simple answer and a reason. 
1. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
I prefer to travel by car because it means that I have my own space. Also, the buses and trains in my 
city are usually overcrowded; my car is much more comfortable.