What are some common mistakes to avoid in the IELTS speaking test?

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These are the most general mistakes made by students in the IELTS speaking exam: 1. Limited usage of cohesion/ connectors. 2. Self-corrections of grammatical mistakes. 3. Fumbling and long pauses. 4. Use of unique words in inappropriate places. 5. One-line answers. To name but a few...
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These are the most general mistakes made by students in the IELTS speaking exam: 1. Limited usage of cohesion/ connectors. 2. Self-corrections of grammatical mistakes. 3. Fumbling and long pauses. 4. Use of unique words in inappropriate places. 5. One-line answers. To name but a few... read less
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