IELTS Speaking Part 1

Common sentences which use in Speaking part 1

I.Asking for repetition:

• Could you repeat the question, please?
• Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that. Could you repeat the question?
• Could you say that again, please?

II.Stalling for time:

• Well, let me see.
• In my case,…
• Hmm, I’d have to say…

III. Say something negative:

• I’m sorry but…
• I’m afraid to say that…
• To be perfectly honest,…

IV. Correcting yourself:

• Sorry, I meant to say …
• Let me try and answer that again. I …
• I’m not sure I’ve explained myself properly…

PRACTICE