Learn all the vocabulary you need for IELTS Speaking questions. You will get to practice Part 1, Part 2 questions and Part 3, with some example answers and the best strategies to reach your goal 

IELTS Speaking Preparation

Bachelor   / bachelorette  ::   Single and not married  yet 
1 -  He is a bachelor at the age of 32  
2 -  she is a bachelorette  at  the  age of 44  


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Lesson 1 Word 11 ( Bachelor ) 

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こんにちは！ピコリーナです。みんなが大好きなサイエンスを、日本語でも勉強しよう！

今日は太陽系の惑星を、太陽に近い順番でご紹介します！
まず、いちばん太陽に近いのは、水星（すいせい）。 次は、暑くて分厚い雲に包まれた 金星（きんせい）。 そして、私たちが住んでいる 地球（ちきゅう）。 その隣には、赤い惑星の 火星（かせい）。
ここからは、ガスがたっぷりの大きな惑星たち。 大きなリングを持つ 木星（もくせい）。 美しい輪が特徴の 土星（どせい）。 横向きに回る 天王星（てんのうせい）。 いちばん遠くて青い 海王星（かいおうせい）。

水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。
日本語では「すい・きん・ち・か・もく・ど・てん・かい」と覚えます！

みなさん、覚えられましたか？ではもう１度！
水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。
「すい・きん・ち・か・もく・ど・てん・かい」

簡単な日本語でサイエンスを勉強しよう！

太陽系「すい・きん・ち・か・もく・ど・てん・かい！」

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Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1, Enhance Fluency and Coherence: 

Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: 

Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: 

Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

4. Master Grammar: 

A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

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