Some of us might struggle with opening sentences when we’re required to speak on a topic or answer a question during IELTS. This column covers some phrases you could consider using.
Ø I’d like to talk about….
Example
Question : Describe a party that you enjoyed
Answer: I’d like to talk about my grandmother’s 80th birthday party…
Ø I’m going to tell you about….
Example
Question: Describe an unforgettable moment you experienced.
I’m going to tell you about an incident that happened to me about ten years ago….
Ø Personally, I do not like….
Example:
Question: Describe an interesting book you read recently.
Personally, I do not like reading but I would like to tell you about a short novel I had read….
Ø I would say it has to be…..
Example:
Question: What’s your favourite season of the year?
I’d say it has to be winter as I love dressing up for the cold.
Ø I must say that I am ….
Example:
Question: How friendly are you with strangers?
I must say that I am rather shy and an introvert and tend to avoid speaking with strangers…
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