Did you notice that my sample answer in Friday's speaking lesson was a story?
When telling stories, native speakers use lots of 'natural' linking words and phrases. Have a look at the following examples from my description:
- This happened (referring to previous sentence)
- and at some point
- so
- It (referring to the restaurant previously mentioned)
- But as soon as
- and we
- After standing around for a few minutes
- So, I went
- so I suggested
- But the manager
- ; our only option was
- By this time
- yet (meaning 'but in spite of that')
- We decided
- and fortunately
Notice that I didn't use any of the typical linking words that people learn (Moreover, Furthermore etc.). Those lists of typical linking phrases won't help you to get a higher score. Try to practise 'natural' linking instead!
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