How to Extend Your Answers (and avoid bad starts) Flashcards
Extending your answers is very important to get a high
score on the IELTS Speaking test.
Part 1: Idea → Extend
Part 2: Idea #1 → Extend → Extend
Idea #2 → Extend → Extend
Idea #3 → Extend → Extend
Idea #4 → Extend → Extend
Part 3: Idea → Extend → Extend
Example: Is your job common where you come from?
12 Ways to Extend Your Answers
Is your job common where you come from?
1 Why/Why not?
Example:
Digital marketing has become quite popular in my
country, because the younger generation has become glued to the Internet, which makes it easier to sell them products
through online platforms like FB, TIKTOK
2 Elaboration
Example:
Marketing jobs are quite popular in most parts of
my country. There are some regions though where marketing is not as common due to lower economic activity.
3 Consequence
Example:
Well, marketing has really caught on in my city. And
as a result of its growing popularity, many residents are
moving into my city from all over the country in search of
marketing jobs.
Catch on:
مد شدن، متداول شدن
4 Clarification
Example:
Marketing has become quite popular in my country. In
particular, digital marketing on social media channels like
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are the most prominent.
5 Description
Example:
I believe marketing is the most common profession
in my city, because our streets are full of advertising
billboards, posters, flyers, and salespeople who hand out
business cards & brochures.
6 Example
Example:
Marketing has become _surprisingly_ popular in my
country. For example, you can now see advertisements for
products on social media channels, online forums and
search engines like Google.
7 Comparison
Example:
Marketing is becoming quite popular in my country, but I think that IT jobs are the most popular by far. In fact, many of my friends who were studying marketing before have switched over to IT.
8 Trend Over Time
Combine it with Comparison
Example:
Marketing has become quite popular in my country in recent years. Just 5 years ago, most people I know were studying IT, but now, almost everyone is pursuing marketing.
9 Research
Example:
Oh yes, it’s quite widespread in my nation. In fact,
there was a research study conducted this year which
showed that marketing is currently the _fastest growing
profession_ in my country
10 Personal Experience
Example: Y
Yes, I think marketing has become very popular in my
country. Some would disagree with my opinion, but in my
experience, the majority of working professionals in my city
are digital marketers.
11 Scenario
Example:
Yes, marketing has become rather popular in my country, which has been helpful to our economy.
Without it, companies would not be as profitable and many citizens would be out of jobs.
12 Speculation/Prediction
Example:
Yes, marketing is rather popular where I’m from.
I’ve never thought about why this is, but perhaps it’s because
the job pays quite well. Or it could be because…
Avoid These 6 Types of Bad Starts
Overcomplicating
Not Getting to The Point
Going Off-Topic
Repeating
Exam Language’ (in Part 1)
Avoid Overcomplicating
Your question of whether my job, which is marketing, is popular in my
country or not is not a simple one to which I can easily respond without considering the numerous factors involved
