{"id":65979,"date":"2022-10-18T18:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T18:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/?p=65979"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:58:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:58:28","slug":"change-your-mind-on-ielts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/change-your-mind-on-ielts\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Energy 1217: That Being Said, Change Your Mind on IELTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Comparing and contrasting with linking phrases is vital on the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will likely need to compare and contrast on both Speaking and Writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but you need linking verbs to do this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is vital for your Fluency\/Coherence and Cohesion\/Coherence scores!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today you&#8217;ll learn linking phrases to do just this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll share example sentences and how to use them on the IELTS exam!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"That Being Said, Change Your Mind on IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1217\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RcGaPQw_Z2M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-listener-question-1-linking-phrases\"><strong>Listener question<\/strong> #1: Linking phrases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we&#8217;ll share two related listener questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They both ask about linking phrases on IELTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is about linking sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I am facing a bit of difficulty in linking my sentences, especially in letter writing. <\/p><p>Can you discuss this in your next video? 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Thanks in advance.<\/p><cite><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Neha Arora, 3 Keys student<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we&#8217;ll share some great linking phrases for Task 1 General informal letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve previously shared many great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/ielts-energy-860-when-grammar-matters-2-dont-abhor-therefore\/\">linking phrases for semi-formal and formal letters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Listener question #2: &#8216;That being said&#8217;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Can \u2018that being said\u2019 or \u2018having said that\u2019 be used on IELTS writing or are they just for IELTS speaking?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>These linking phrases should be reserved for IELTS Speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are too informal for IELTS Writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one exception is informal General Task 1 letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, because it&#8217;s referring to something you said, it makes more sense to use them for speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are perfect for contrasting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I have so much to do! Having said that, I&#8217;m probably just going to take a nap.<\/p><p>I think screen time should be limited for kids. 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It\u2019s 100% guaranteed.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where is this useful on IELTS Speaking?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linking phrases are necessary on both IELTS Writing and Speaking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Writing, you need linking phrases to score 7+ on the Cohesion\/Coherence score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Speaking, the Fluency\/Coherence score requires linking phrases for 7+ on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/ielts-energy-1191-two-things-that-ruin-ielts-fluency-scores\/\">Fluency\/Coherence score<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how you show you can link your ideas in a native, natural way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that each linking word and phrase has meaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to use the proper one for the proper context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1: Speaking Part 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A question might be, &#8216;Do you wish you had more free time?&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I absolutely could use more spare time!<\/p><p>You can&#8217;t imagine how long my To-Do list is.<\/p><p>That being said, I think I&#8217;m just going to take a nap because I&#8217;m exhausted!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to sneak this phrase into many different answers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you&#8217;re saying, share contrasting information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2: Speaking Part 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A question you might see is, &#8216;What type of media advertising do you like most?&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I hate all ads! 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