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Enhancing IELTS Speaking: Mastering Fluency and Cohesion
Manage episode 442691182 series 3534522
Welcome, IELTS students! In today’s tutorial, we will delve into two critical components of the IELTS speaking test: fluency and cohesion. Achieving a high score in these areas often hinges on your ability to use connectives and discourse markers effectively. As highlighted in the IELTS band descriptors, particularly for a Band 7, candidates must employ a range of connectives and discourse markers with some flexibility.
Full tutorial here: https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/speaking-mastering-fluency-and-cohesion
Understanding Connectives and Discourse Markers Connectives and discourse markers are essential in constructing logical and cohesive speech. They help in linking ideas smoothly and showcasing a logical progression of thoughts, similar to structuring paragraphs in writing. Let's explore how these elements can enhance your speaking abilities. Sample Answer Analysis To illustrate the use of connectives and discourse markers, consider this sample answer: "Learning a new language offers significant benefits. For instance, it can provide numerous employment opportunities, especially if the language is widely used in business. Moreover, it allows you to build lasting relationships with people worldwide, which is particularly advantageous when travelling." This response uses phrases like "For instance" and "Moreover" to add information and examples, enhancing the coherence of the speech. These are crucial elements in achieving a higher band score. Practical Tips for Using Connectives When aiming for clarity and coherence, it’s important to use a variety of connectives. Here are some examples and their functions:- Addition: and also, besides, furthermore, moreover
- Examples and Emphasis: for example, to illustrate, for instance, to be specific
- Order and Sequencing: first, second, finally
- Summarising and Concluding: in summary, to sum up, in short, in conclusion
- Introducing Opinions: I think, I believe, in my opinion
- Prefacing Statements: Actually, I must admit, to be honest
- Changing or Returning to a Topic: Anyway, so, well
100 tập
Manage episode 442691182 series 3534522
Welcome, IELTS students! In today’s tutorial, we will delve into two critical components of the IELTS speaking test: fluency and cohesion. Achieving a high score in these areas often hinges on your ability to use connectives and discourse markers effectively. As highlighted in the IELTS band descriptors, particularly for a Band 7, candidates must employ a range of connectives and discourse markers with some flexibility.
Full tutorial here: https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/speaking-mastering-fluency-and-cohesion
Understanding Connectives and Discourse Markers Connectives and discourse markers are essential in constructing logical and cohesive speech. They help in linking ideas smoothly and showcasing a logical progression of thoughts, similar to structuring paragraphs in writing. Let's explore how these elements can enhance your speaking abilities. Sample Answer Analysis To illustrate the use of connectives and discourse markers, consider this sample answer: "Learning a new language offers significant benefits. For instance, it can provide numerous employment opportunities, especially if the language is widely used in business. Moreover, it allows you to build lasting relationships with people worldwide, which is particularly advantageous when travelling." This response uses phrases like "For instance" and "Moreover" to add information and examples, enhancing the coherence of the speech. These are crucial elements in achieving a higher band score. Practical Tips for Using Connectives When aiming for clarity and coherence, it’s important to use a variety of connectives. Here are some examples and their functions:- Addition: and also, besides, furthermore, moreover
- Examples and Emphasis: for example, to illustrate, for instance, to be specific
- Order and Sequencing: first, second, finally
- Summarising and Concluding: in summary, to sum up, in short, in conclusion
- Introducing Opinions: I think, I believe, in my opinion
- Prefacing Statements: Actually, I must admit, to be honest
- Changing or Returning to a Topic: Anyway, so, well
100 tập
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