IELTS Speaking Part 1 : Keep it simple

Part 1 of IELTS Speaking test is more about your ability to demonstrate fluency, not difficult grammar or vocabulary. You'll speak more fluently if you keep your part 1 answers simple.

Here is an example of how I would simplify students' answers. Note: the students' answers may contain some mistakes. Do you like music?

Student's answer: Yes, I am fond of music. It is simply the medicine for my mind. When I am stressed, music remove stress. When I am happy, music inspires me to be more. It always in the centre of all my parties with friends. When I am sad, music takes me out glue and move forward.

My simplified answer: Yes, I love music, mainly because it helps to put me in a better mood. When I'm tensed or feeling down, music picks me up and puts me in a positive, stress free frame of mind.