The IELTS speaking test – Why is Part 2 so important?
The IELTS speaking test is designed to get progressively more difficult so the examiner can see what you can do […]
IELTS speaking
Should you use idioms in the IELTS speaking exam?
We received this question from one of the members in our IELTS writing and speaking support group on Facebook. “If
Can I use both American and English pronunciation during the IELTS speaking test?
We asked one of the IELTS speaking examiners that works with us. Yes, of course. English is English. As you
What lowers your IELTS speaking mark?
Basically, the speaking test builds up to Part 3. Parts 1 and 2 are relatively easy as you can just
What do IELTS examiners write in the speaking exam?
If you do the IELTS speaking test, you will notice that the examiner will write down some numbers while they
What is fluency in IELTS speaking and why is it important?
One of the IELTS speaking examiners has shared this with us. Their article is about to be shared in a
What materials should I use to study for IELTS?
There are some books that IELTS examiners recommend for IELTS students. However, there is also a lot of rubbish out
What is stopping me getting Band 7+ in IELTS writing or speaking? Part 1
We asked one the IELTS examiners that work with us what they saw as the biggest factor that stopped many
The 3 main reasons that people struggle with IELTS writing and speaking
Many people come to us at upmyielts.com asking why they can’t get a higher score in IELTS writing/speaking. These are
I got 6.5 in IELTS writing and speaking. What should I do?
This is a common question that we often get asked. They get very high scores in listening and reading but