Band 8: describe a thing you did to learn another language (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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A year ago, when I was studying for the IELTS, I struggled with pronunciation and vocabulary. To address this, I made it a habit to watch and listen to podcasts on YouTube to improve my English and speak more like a native speaker. Honestly, at first, I spent hours searching for a suitable podcast, and eventually, I found one called What is for Success. It's specifically designed to help those preparing for the IELTS exam. I decided to watch it because it's highly practical and offers a variety of useful tips. The podcast thoroughly covers the crucial aspects of the speaking section, such as advanced vocabulary and collocations that native speakers use in everyday life. I love this podcast not only because it enhances my vocabulary but also because it's engaging. The hosts have a wonderful sense of humor, and they interact with each other not just as participants but as close friends, which keeps viewers entertained throughout. From this video, I learned how to take the speaking section of the exam. It provided me with strategies for structuring my answers, linking my ideas fluently, and improving my pronunciation. I also picked up some amazing collocations from the hosts' conversations. All in all, it was one of the most effective methods I have ever used to improve my English speaking skills, and now I recommend watching English videos to my siblings who are preparing for the IELTS exam.

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A year ago when I was studying for the IELTS, I struggled with pronunciation and vocabulary. To address this, I made it a habit to watch and listen to podcasts on YouTube to improve my English and speak more like a native speaker. Honestly, at first I spent hours searching for a suitable podcast and eventually I found one called What is for Success. It’s specifically designed to help those preparing for the IELTS exam. I decided to watch it because it’s highly practical and offers variety of useful tips. The podcast thoroughly covers the crucial aspects of the speaking section such as advanced vocabulary and collocation that native speakers use in everyday life. I love this podcast not only because it enhances my vocabulary but also because it’s engaging. The hosts have a wonderful sense of humor and they interact with each other not just as participants but as close friends which keeps viewers entertained throughout. From this video, I learned how to take the speaking section of the exam. It provided me with strategies for structuring my answers, linking my ideas fluently and improving my pronunciation. I also picked up some amazing collocations from the hostess conversations. All in all, it was one of the most effective methods I have ever used to improve my English speaking skills and notice I recommend watching English videos to my siblings who are preparing for the IELTS exam.

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