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All Ears English Podcast

AEE IELTS: Think You Need to Speak Fast on the IELTS? It's a Myth! How to Bring Your Best Intonation to the Test

23 Jan 2015

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Do you try to speak fast to sound like a native English speaker? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss why you shouldn’t leave your heart behind on the IELTS Speaking Section!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Nobody expects you to sound exactly like a native speaker. People just want to understand you. So if you’re talking too fast and trying to sound like a native, you might actually become more difficult to understand. Speed is not important. If you speak with clarity and confidence, you will always sound better than if you’re in a rush. You have to be able to relax, pause between sentences, and use intonation and emotion.   If you want a high score on the Speaking Section, the examiner must be able to understand what you’re saying. Intonation is important — practice expressing your feelings so you DON’T sound like a robot!   How are you going to speak English with your heart? Share your thoughts in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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