Simon’s Advice on Speaking Part 1

answer structure
. Use the 3 or 4 steps that I explained in last week's video. This will 
force you to give longer answers without repeating yourself. You don't really have time to think about 
good vocabulary or grammar; just worry about answering the question by following the steps. 
Note:
Notice that I don't recommend worrying about grammar or linking at any point in the speaking test. 
Finally, if you forget every other exam tip, just remember one thing: 
answer the question
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Friday, May 27, 2016 
IELTS Speaking Part 1: giving negative answers 
It's completely acceptable to give negative answers in part 1 of the speaking test. To test whether you 
can do this, try giving negative answers to the questions below. Keep your answers short and simple 
as usual. The first one is done as an example. 
1) What type of photos do you like taking?
Well, I don't usually take photos to be honest. I prefer to enjoy whatever I'm doing, rather than stop to 
take a photograph. 
2) What do you do with photos you take?
3) When you visit other places, do you take photos or buy postcards?
4) Do you like people taking photos of you?
(Questions taken from Cambridge IELTS book 11)
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Friday, June 03, 2016 
IELTS Speaking Part 1: negative answers 
Here are my negative answers to the questions in last week's 
lesson
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1) What type of photos do you like taking?
Well, I don't usually take photos to be honest. I prefer to enjoy whatever I'm doing, rather than stop to 
take a photograph.