In this episode, Kev talks honestly about the common mistakes IELTS candidates make — especially when it comes to speaking. Drawing on a busy week of lessons with Chinese IELTS students, Kev explains why so many people are stuck at Band 6 and how small changes can make a big difference. He covers: ✅ Why short answers kill your score ✅ How to expand naturally (without sounding weird) ✅ Why repeating words like "chocolate, chocolate, chocolate" won't help ✅ The danger of memorised answers ✅ How to sound more natural and fluent Plus updates on The English Native, Kev's YouTube, and plans to help students in China get better access to materials. For transcripts and more free resources, visit: theenglishnative.com Follow on Instagram: @thee.nglishnative