Use a variety of sentence structures — simple, compound, complex, conditional, comparative — accurately and naturally.
Use topic-relevant words, correct word forms, and avoid repetition. Both range and precision matter to examiners.
Avoid long pauses and hesitations. Keep speech flowing naturally. Filler sounds (um, uh, err) reduce your score significantly.
Speak clearly enough to be easily understood. Word stress, sentence stress, and connected speech all count for higher band scores.
Connect ideas within and between sentences. Use discourse markers: moreover, however, for example, as a result, in addition, therefore…
Extend answers logically with reasons and examples. Use your prep time in Part 4 wisely. Record yourself and listen back critically.