In this episode, Cambridge David will tell you what the examiner is listening for when he grades your IELTS Speaking Test. We look at the 4 different criteria, and we discover 2 things that are NOT included in your score. Most importantly, we learn just what a useful word 'gregarious' is.

Learn English with Cambridge David

IELTS Scoring Criteria - what does the examiner want to hear

Although I'm from the UK, I lived in China for 15 years, teach a large number of Chinese students, and even have a Chinese girlfriend. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on the main differences I've noticed between the two cultures. These affect the way we approach education, the way we interact with our friends, and even how we eat our food and choose what to wear.
So what do you think? Do you agree with me? Are there any other differences that you've noticed? I'd love to read your comments.

Cultural Differences between the UK and China

In today's podcast, we will learn how to answer the most common topic in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test; talking all about an event (something you did). David will guide you through why this question is so popular, and how you should plan your answer to get the best possible score. You will also learn some great phrases that you can use in ANY event question. 

What are the most popular topics in IELTS Speaking Part 2 (the long turn)?

Today we learn the golden rules for using 'a', 'an' and 'the'. Remember these, and you'll never make a mistake with an article ever again.

How to use the articles (a, an, the)

Are you worried that in the middle of the IELTS exam you'll just forget what to say next? This can often happen when you're telling a story about an event that happened in the past. In this episode, you will learn 4 great phrases to impress your examiner and fill the space while you think of what you want to say next. 
As always, if you have any questions, or would like to suggest a topic for the next podcast, just send me a message on italki 😊

IELTS Speaking: What to say, when you don't know what to say

In today's podcast we look at one of the most popular questions in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Test; talking about likes and dislikes. We'll learn a variety of expressions to impress the examiner and make sure you maximise your score. So listen now and give it a like - it's the bee's knees!