Simon’s Advice on Speaking Part 1

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Friday, July 24, 2015 
IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'walking' topic 
Remember to keep your part 1 answers short and 'to the point'. Here are my example answers for 
some questions about walking: 
1. Do you like walking?
I'm not one for going on really long walks in the countryside, but I don't mind walking when I'm in a 
town or city, for example when I'm sightseeing in a new place. 
2. Do you think walking is important?
Yes, I think it's important to be active, and walking is the most basic physical activity that we can do. 
3. Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city?
Personally, no. As I said before, I like walking in the city, especially if it's somewhere with a lot of 
history like London or Paris. 

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4. What could be done to improve the experience of walking in cities?
I suppose the main issues are space and safety. Pavements need to be wide enough to 
accommodate lots of pedestrians, and we need safe places to cross the street. 
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Friday, August 21, 2015 
IELTS Speaking Part 1: don't worry, just answer! 
"Do you work or are you a student?"
This is often the first question that the examiner asks in the speaking test. It's an easy question, but 
many people still worry about it. 
Here are some of their worries: 
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What should I say if I do both (work and study)? 
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What if I normally work, but now I'm studying for the IELTS test? 
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I've just moved to a new country. Which country should I talk about? 
My advice is to stop worrying, and just explain your situation. For example: "I'm a qualified doctor, but 
at the moment I'm studying English so that I can work here in the UK."