Learn Phrases to Get a High Band Score in your IELTS Test

That’s an interesting question - This is one of the most common phrases that can be used, which will help you take more time to work out the answer.

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Well, that depends on a few things - One of the useful phrases for IELTS Speaking Part 1 is used when there is a complex question.

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I haven’t really thought much about it, but I would say - This means that you have not spent much time pondering over the answer and need some more time before answering.

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Funny you should ask that - It is one of the top IELTS Speaking phrases for band 9 that you can use. Funny here means an interesting coincidence.

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Looking back, I would say - Yet another gem of a phrase, and it is suitable when you get a past-linked question.

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Find my feet - It means steadily gaining comfort and familiarity in doing any task or activity.

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And then some - This means more than a figure or count that is being described.

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Before Long - A phrase indicating a smaller duration. Example- He will be gone before long, but I hope you will always remember him.

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