IELTS Speaking Task 1 - How to get a high score

Do you need to take the IELTS? I will teach you everything you need to get a higher score in Task 1 of the Speaking section of the exam! A lot of people have to take the IELTS exam when they immigrate or study overseas. Even if your English is good, you could get a low score in the Speaking section if you are not prepared. If you are taking this test, this video will help you. I'll tell you what to expect and give you a lot of tips and strategies to do well! To test your understanding of the video, take the quiz at www.engvid.com/ielts-speaking-... and for more IELTS tips, strategies, secrets, and sample questions and answers, go to Good Luck IELTS: www.goodluckielts.com/
Hi, there. My name is Emma, and in today's lesson, we will be looking at how to do well on the speaking part of the IELTS. So the speaking part of the IELTS is divided up into three sections. Today, we're just going to be looking at section No. 1. So first of all, I will explain how to do well -- oh, sorry. First, I'll explain what happens in Part 1 of the IELTS. And from there, we'll look at some things you should do to do well and some things you shouldn't do, okay? So let's get started.
So what happens in Part 1 of the IELTS? Well, first of all, the speaking Part 1 of the IELTS is for both those taking the General IELTS exam and the Academic. So whether you're taking the Academic or the General IELTS, it's the same test with the same questions.
Okay. It lasts between four to five minutes. It's made up of first an introduction. So the examiner is going to introduce himself or herself. Then, you will introduce yourself. So for example, "Hi. My name is Emma. Nice to meet you." Okay, so there's an introduction. And then, the examiner is going to ask you some questions about yourself. So these questions aren't that difficult. Usually, they're about where you're from. So for example what city you were born in, where you grew up. They might be about work. They might be about what you study, about your friends, about your hobbies, food, sports, and another thing I don't have up here, family. Family is also common on this part of the IELTS. Okay? So usually, the examiner, after introducing himself or herself, they will talk to you about two of these topics. Okay?"
Now, the way they mark this part of the IELTS is they're looking specifically for pronunciation, okay? So can they understand what you're saying? Do you pronounce things well? They're going to be looking at fluency. So what's "fluency"? Well, do you go, "Uh, um, uh, uh" a lot during the test? Or do you speak very clearly, in a very nice rhythmic way? Do you use organizers or transitions? "First of all, secondly, finally." Do you use words like this? "Another reason." Or do you have problems speaking at a normal rate? So they look at that in fluency."
Then, they mark you also on vocabulary. Do you use words like "good, bad" a lot? Those are very low-level words. Or do you use high level words that really show off your vocabulary?"
The final thing you're marked on is grammar and accuracy. So for example, do you only use the present test for the whole test or are you able to correctly use the present tense, the past tense, present perfect, future? How well is your grammar? Okay?
So don't panic. Maybe you're weak in grammar. Maybe you make some mistakes in grammar. But you're marked equally on these four components, okay? So now, let's look at some tips on how to do well on Part 1 of the speaking part of the IELTS.
Okay. So what are some of the things we should do to get a good mark in Part 1 of the IELTS for speaking? Well, we have a list here of dos. Okay? So these are things you want to do. So the first thing that's very important is when you first meet the examiner, okay? If you're very nervous, and you don't make eye-contact, and you look at the floor the whole time, you're not going to do well on the IELTS even if your English is pretty good. So it's very important to present yourself with confidence, okay? You want to go into that test and know you're going to do well. If you think you're going to do well, you're going to do a lot better. Okay? If you think you're going to do badly, you're probably going to do badly. So think you're going to do well, and be confident. Okay?
Another important thing is be friendly. Okay. You want to smile. Body language is actually very important in the IELTS.
You want to make eye-contact, okay? So don't look at your feet. Don't look at your hands. Look at the examiner. But you don't have to stare at them, okay? Just look at them when you talk.

[@engvidEmma]

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[@indianaraauaneduarte]

"Don't panic". Emma, this test costs almost a minimum wage here in Brazil, if I get a low score I'll cry for months lol

[@abubakarmakien5936]

Here its almost double of minimum wage

[@prashastiaryal1189]

Same

[@anatibaquira2450]

Same here in Colombia 😭

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In some cases depending upon the field of subject it's true for India too...unless you got a campus placement for the same field..

[@shinyoungyang2363]

Wow really? It costs 350$ in Canada

[@nonyechukwu5403]

I took the Sept 24 2022 IELTS test here in Lagos Nigeria. I followed your tips. I scored 8.5. Thanks a whole lot. I appreciate you

[@Helpforyou32]

How did you score?

[@user-du9tp9kc3w]

When pigs fly

[@evanikolaieva]

Usually the more nervous I get, the more confident I look and the more fluent my speaking gets. That's a strange one

[@vibhakushwaha3292]

Hey me too .... I thought I m the only one with such weird trait 😄

[@heyitsmebid]

Wtf me too.

[@ashishkadakia1129]

You could be more sub-conscious when you are nervous to thwart your nervousness. This subconscious helps you.

[@evanikolaieva]

@@ashishkadakia1129 that's my superpower I guess

[@dondonlinatoc29]

-well its true haha

[@SpeakWritePlayinEnglish]

One of the most important things in the IELTS speaking exam is to show confidence when you talk. Way to go!

[@positifplease7363]

Some examinees avoided being seemed unconfident led them as overconfident

[@anitamain7703]

Thanks so much Every day is a learning day.

[@khybermomand4061]

Why I’m watching this, in the spite of passing IELTS exam with high score 8.5 because of Emma!

[@themastergameralvin3557]

I also scored 8.5

[@minhazulruhit7871]

After 8 years😑

[@poshenglish8788]

I am an IELTS examiner and this is a very good video to help with your IELTS speaking test. Thanks.

[@amiralam1000]

마이잉글리시MY English hey I need your help to practice

[@dangphuong8173]

마이잉글리시MY English What score did y get?

[@muhammadjahangir9094]

마이잉글리시MY English how can I prepare myself for ielts at home

[@zoghbiwissem6482]

Ielts

[@jefftaylor93]

If you REALLY were an IELTS examiner you would know you are in breach of your contract for announcing it in public. You would also have noticed some of the misleading advice in this video.

[@JosephFingerstyle]

"You can even lie in IELTS Speaking Test as long as you can speak". OMG! I really like this❤️

[@hannofranz7973]

I once had an interesting experience that has had an important impact on my own language learning. It happened when I was living in Scotland as an assistant teacher and used to return home with a teacher after a tiring school day. I noticed that I was exhausted and the words didn't come out right. I felt stiff and and the same time stressed. So I commented that to the teacher whose answer was that he admired us, assistant teachers, for the effort and that most Brits didn't speak any other languages. It helped me to relax and be more generous to myself. And , amazingly, by calming down, I got the feeling that the words CAME flying to me instead of being me searching for them. I learned to slow down a bit and be more confident with my English. Before I was sort of fighting with myself and surroundings in order to improve.

[@alzdsz]

It's ok to lie on ielts as long as you speak

[@technicalanalysisschool1559]

hahaha

[@ultimateenglish1476]

Yes they are concerned about your English not the facts in fact sometimes you will see such cue cards which you have never thought of so you have to show your English speaking skills not the facts

[@jeanxyrus4448]

thanks hahha

[@AgentAO7]

Exactly. This is not a lie-detector test but English proficiency.. 😂

[@fifait5574]

bha ha ha

[@pedroyanez2178]

Hello Emma! Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your videos and tips. I just got my IELTS scores and I got above of what I expected. The information and tips provided in each video are SO accurate that I cannot be more grateful for your support and training. Thank you so much Emma!! I'm just so happy right now!

[@isidaCS]

Pedro Yañez I’ve been scrolling through the comments for some time now and you’re the only person that can write fluently lol.

[@ashishbagale3088]

Ya

[@arrnobroy7513]

Mediocre.....

[@nafeuniha3378]

congrates .prat for me also . inshallah one day i can also pass inshallah .

[@margretinyanje3961]

Thanks alot

[@zarifaotaboboyeva6119]

Thank you Emma.I'm trying to follow your tips and my confidence is soaring day by day!

[@suhailrana3312]

I don't have enough confidence to speak English but whenever I watched you I get inspired by you and one day I will ielts as well 👍

[@hafsaashraf2963]

Emma.. I Dont know why i get mothers type feelings from you. While preparing for ielts i used to follow you watched your videos and finally i secured 7 bands overall.. I am so thank ful to you. You r my mentor. I love you like my mother. I really respect you

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Motherrrr?
😂😂😂
She is not very aged personality. Don't call her mother or equal like mother.

[@ahsanraza2288]

Hafsa can i ask your all bands in all parts of ielts exam

[@md.nazmussakib7363]

Thank you for the videos :) I tried to follow your advice and managed to score Band 8 in speaking (UKVI academic). Keep up your awesome work!!

[@poolubsmiskhan982]

They make us so comfortable and encouraging while taking speaking test. At the beginning i was little nervous then it felt like we are just talking and not a speaking test going on.😊 She asked me about children a lot like how to encourage them and what should we do to encourage them then about television and science, it felt so good as she made me comfortable and good rapport while speaking as she also smiled with my answers.

[@teachingenglishukbanglades3902]

Keep practicing! All the best wishes for the students!

[@saketkumar545]

Thank you, Emma, for providing these wonderful videos. I had appeared for my IELTS exam last month on 29th July. I am very happy to write that I passed the exam with overall band of 8.0. Keep up the good work!!

[@ryancheung5755]

I really wanna thanks to this series of videos, just scored 7 on IELTS and 8 on the speaking part. Thanks Emma!!!

[@nathanielblessing2438]

Is this 11years jezzz! And the content is as relevant as today if not more than! Thank you so much Emma. I hope to see more of your videos as I prepare to write my IELTS in few weeks time.

[@kate97115]

Hi Emma. I have to say thank you so much. It is a very helful tips to prepare for my Ielts test in Dec. Hope I will achieve my goal score ❤❤

[@chaitanya4321]

Thank you Emma. Your superb guidance videos helped be score a Band 8/9 with about a week's preparation. Congratulations on your excellent instructor work.

[@yourfuturebright]

just got my results, got an A* in my speaking exam thank you Emma this really does help :)

[@polar_vin]

Thanks Emma! I recently got an overall ielts score of 8. Listening: 8.5, Reading: 9.0, Speaking and Writing were both 7.0!

[@BB-my3bq]

Hi paul can you help me out in speaking pleas 🥺

[@shena87]

@@BB-my3bq excellent

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@@shena87
Can you help me IELTS speaking???

[@tukaramr9543]

How to contact you Paul?

[@lindokuhlephakathi9861]

Had a speaking test today and it was easy, confidence level was on another level because of this video🙏

[@sinqobilenomalungelomajozi3237]

Congratulations I want to do it next year, but I am so scared

[@ruslany7454]

Thanks to you and all the engVid team for all the tips in CZcams and also for the materials on your website. It was very helpful for my test this August. All the best with your work!

[@jk_0988]

Hey Emma, I have to thank you! Your tips are really helpful! Congrats for the way you help people in learning English. I love your channel! ♥️

[@rosendoportacio11]

You're great teacher i have a lot of smile during watching, thank you.

[@ziaamirabadi7058]

So perfect! So excellent! Thank you so much dear Emma

[@rafayahmed1019]

Got 7 bands
6.5 in speaking
6.5 in writing
6.5 in reading and 8.5 in listening

[@yihsinhsu1752]

wow...that's what I want

[@rafayahmed1019]

May GOD fulil your dreams

[@yihsinhsu1752]

@@rafayahmed1019 any tip can share about listening ?😂😂

[@yihsinhsu1752]

ahmed thanks haaha

[@lavanyasrinivaschinta6463]

Can u share some tips for listening..

[@MdHabibullah1967]

Truly your method of teaching techniques is pretty much appreciated. I'm very benefited. The ability to speak English in the day is increasing. Thank you so much Madam Emma. So I Love You

[@jazmavi1757]

Thank you emma! Your a great teacher! I got the score I need for my appplication just by listening to your lessons.

[@princessgloria1822]

Thank you Emma, don’t panic absolutely correct. Looking forward to best score.

[@joegalao1187]

Emma, thank you so much to you and your colleagues. If it was not for your videos I would not be able to get a 7.0 overall mark on my IELTs. I hope you get to help a lot more people.

[@asmaanewtron3093]

Hello Joe
Can l contact with you to improve my language

[@dadjone]

Thanks for your great help, with the help of your given tips i got 8 bands in speaking module.

[@zeeshanhaider5273]

hi, Is it possible for you to take a mock test of me?

[@Sanil1111]

Are you a Native English speaker?

[@Sanil1111]

and congratulations .

[@voodooblue6162]

Why would a native English speaker take IELTS?

[@marlzaix]

Prolly a requirement for employment in another country? UK perhaps?

[@theresangodo5660]

God bless you for giving these lessons free of charge. I learnt a lot

[@ovshan]

I understand that lesson. Thank you so much! I am appreciate

[@tuitioncenter3918]

Thanks you Emma. Your video clips motivate me to go ahead and confidently prepare for the IELTS on my own without going to a training institution.

[@medozzza]

the most essential tips explained fully, simple and to the point. thank you Emma

[@tyloser1255]

The best teacher like you are it's because one moment on your life you klw nothing about speak english, si you ave key to learn better . Nice prononciation !

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I love to study with you, I'm learn a lot. You give me more confidence for to learn. Love you

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Hi. How are you ?

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Thank for helping me to prepare myself for a career in teaching IELTS! You are Amazing!

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Thank teacher Emma so much! A quality and great video although it's produced for ages.

[@englishbyteswithsiribon2391]

Wow! This is great. I learned new ideas in this video. I think this topic belongs to higher level of english. Amazing!

[@michaelmartinezsantos5174]

Thanks emma. Although this video is posted 8 years ago however it helps learners to acquire informations who are planning to take their ielts specially me.

[@sarita12350]

Thank you Emma! It is wonderful class on IELTS speaking class. I am so impressed with your last point " Do not have to be perfect. This boosts lot of confidence in speaker

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Bodapally Kedarnath

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I work with students who are studying IELTS, and this is a great resource for them!

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You are staying

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Nice

[@chhornsok]

Thanks for your clarification and some techniques which matters with IELT speaking test 🙏🤩👏💙

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IELTS preparation has become an interesting process with your IELTS related videos

[@akramshalabi8106]

You are a great teacher indeed. The way you present lessons is unique. Thank you a lot and god bless you.

[@AghorTapasvi]

Thanks a ton Emma, today i finished my IELTS speaking test. All your tips worked very well!

[@MrSuheir]

and how u did in that exam tell me plz coz my exam next month and m very confused

[@AghorTapasvi]

+suheir Just follow Emma's videos , regards to speaking test. And it was enough for me to easily finish the test.

[@MrSuheir]

Thank u so much

[@niazkhan2050]

+Angel's feather Hhhhhhhhhhhhhh so nice and smart baby

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Dear Emma ,24/11/2021
I have to tell you that I'm Brazilian, and I like to spend more time in my spare time, or when I'm upset, to watch your videos, you're amazing, if I could I would spend more time watching your videos.

[@Kinz2017]

You're good teacher! u go extra miles by explaining. Thanks you so much.

[@JoseLuisLopez-cs7vw]

While watching your videos, I improve my English language skills. Thank you, Emma!

[@babarali3100]

Hi

[@quockhaitrinh6480]

I show this to my students all the time, very helpful, thank you!

[@anisul-islam]

Hey, thanks for the support. I had 8.5 on the speaking module and surely your tips helped me.

[@SS-ob2ri]

Thank you very much for the interesting advice. I'll hopefully consider all the tips.

[@hawanimuhyedin3749]

I’m taking IELTS today wish me luck

[@beinomedo7487]

Good Luck
how was it ?

[@user-mh6rz2vq8p]

Did you pass?

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Did you pass

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Did u pass ???

[@sharlynfrancismerchantry7500]

Thank you Emma. I passed the exams. Got 6.5 Overall Score from one week study with you.

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where are you from

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@@talyahamin3924 Emma from Toronto

[@saz182]

I got the best score on speaking part thanks to you. You are amazing . Thank you

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You make your students understand very well I really appreciate that love you love❤😘

[@santosalvanir]

Excellent explanation Emma! Thanks for sharing! It is clear and easy to understand.

[@afizmarediya344]

Thank you so much and the way of your explaining is incredible !

[@econiskole8940]

I start ielts after watching your video. Thank you for give a confidence to me for study English and ielts.

[@baristimur]

Emma this is very honest training video, I loved it.

[@nonono759]

she: do you have a family
me: yes
she: thats a horrible answer
me: ..........

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😂😂😂😂😂😂

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That's an,

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@@mellima4226 but how thou

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[@hamy7976]

Hello Emma! This is my first time here and I enjoy watching your video. Thank you for your tips to study IELTS.

[@mariarociogilocampo5773]

You teach really well ! It was a very interesting and useful class. I like your teaching way a lot.

[@wandereyesaerial]

I have the exam this weekend. I am starting to get nervous now. Hopefully I can do well.

[@sabinkc303]

watching just before 1 hour of my speaking exam...

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Sabin Kc fuckin same i am shitting myself rn

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what score did y get?

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Dang Mai Phuong i scored 7😀

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Lmao saem

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Sabin Kc like me now😂

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It is very enjoyable to watch and listen to you
Thank you Emma

[@Dianax.]

"The first part is meant to make you feel comfortable, so they ask questions about you"
Me who gets anxious when given too much attention: **panics**

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HAHAHHAHAHHA I FEEL YOU GURL

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Hi

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😂TRUE AF

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9:22

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Thank you for your videos, they have helped me a lot. You are a very good teacher!

[@ramboa4367]

It was a good lesson,I really enjoyed it, thanks.

[@mohamedfaruk7093]

I love you teaching Emma , I am one new students to day

[@manascheda9559]

Thank you ma'am through your videos i got an overall 7.5 band

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oh my dear teacher i thanks you alot bcz of your commitment upon us to teach.

[@raquelvooys]

I love Emma. She's perfect!

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Emma, you're the best teacher. Thank you.

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Very good service for the people absolutely right now

[@shikhakumar2556]

HI Emma, Thanks for your guidance and videos. They were super easy to follow and very helpful. Got an 8 .
Overall
8.0
Listening
9.0
Reading
7.0
Writing
7.5
Speaking
8.5

[@nagallaramesh5882]

Hey shikha.. Can u please suggest me some tips to get 8.

[@shahbazhassan2364]

Great..congrats..
Any advise...

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Can u please suggest me some tips to get 8.

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Shikha Kumar heyy...by following these videos u got 8 ??

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This Saturday I have IELTS exam wish me luck 😭

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Hi did u pass your exam?

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Can i ask idea pleasw

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[phone] ielts,OET,PTE and TOEFL

[@video-sy7gh]

Actually Ielts speaking test score depen on:
IELTS Speaking Questions Examiners use a strict grading criteria to determine a IELTS speaking band score. They listen for four different criteria that are graded equally. This includes fluency (25%), grammar (25%), vocabulary (25%) and pronunciation (25%).

[@avnishshrivastav4343]

All the best

[@milanyvasconcelos8486]

Thanks! Your tips are very important. You help so much peoples with your advanced.

[@husseinmatan9184]

Thanks Mrs, Emma, I do enjoyed and appreciated your lesson

[@deanne884]

Hi Emma, thank you for all the tips you gave in all your videos for the IELTS review. I achieved an overall 8.0 thanks to you. God bless you and your family!

[@jishagomez4373]

Hi Emma,
I just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Your videos and lessons have really helped me to achieve my TOP ielts score just in my first attempt.
I have scored an overall score of 8! I so did not expect it!
I watched most of your videos and visited the websites you have suggested and they truly are informative and essential for all those who wish to achieve a high score. I would totally recommend your channel.
Thank you once again and God bless! :)

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hy jisha Gomez...hope so you are fine
I wanna asking that you just watch videos or any other practice >???

[@tefillah7450]

Really thankful for your time and consideration to someone like me. Many times I encounter difficulties in English
Watching your videos helps me in so many ways. Thanks for your help.❤️🙏

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Hi

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I love IELTS Speaking test so much.😊

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Examiner: So what do you do for a living ?
Me: Yes

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Examiner: excuse me？？？？？

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WTF...

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i just love the way you talk andi love the way you teach :) Lots of Love ...... thanks for the video :)

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you explaining is so perfect. thank you so much.

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Hi, Emma I'm so happy to hear your lessons I appreciate your efforts to give us away for understanding how to get English language fluently thanks again from Iraq .

[@nainzika]

Thanks for this video, Emma. I was very unsure of how to prepare for my speaking test, but I feel a lot surer of what I need to work on now. Very helpful tips! :)

[@danielstalks332]

Great vid. Such an inspiration for me and my fellow teachers. Thank you Emma!

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[@nemra109]

Thanks Emma for excellent explanations.

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i guess you're a great teacher, you have amazing way to explain especially i can understand whole what you've talked

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thank you Emma, for this guidance video it helps us preparing for ilets on speaking section, i found a beneficial material from here where i was looking for a while. you explained clearly about getting a high score in simple ways

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Hi

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You're such an amazing teacher i really enjoyed listening to you 😊

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you're such a good teacher for me, you help me too much. Glad to watch and know your channel ✨☺️

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Hi Emma!!!!!!! so thankful!!! I´m from Chile you class is so perfect for me!!