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b'What\\u2019s so difficult about the IELTS\\xa0Speaking Part 1?\\nWhat can you do to prepare?\\nToday, Lindsay and Jessica discuss some tactics for avoiding the dangers and allowing yourself to stand out!\\n\\xa0\\nTaking IELTS?\\nGet our free IELTS video training course now\\n\\xa0\\nSpeaking Part 1 of the IELTS includes questions about yourself.\\xa0You will be asked about three topics, and though it\\xa0may seem like\\xa0simple stuff, the danger is that\\xa0you might\\xa0become too relaxed and start using one-word answers.\\nYou want to do better than that.\\xa0In fact, ideally your answers will be 2-4 sentences each!\\nHow can you do come up with that?\\xa0Do some brainstorming.\\xa0Think of the question words.\\xa0Question words can help you think of better answers.\\n\\xa0\\nVocabulary is also important in Speaking Part 1.\\xa0If you want to achieve a higher score, you will need to use a range of vocabulary, including slang and idioms.\\xa0The examiner wants to hear that you know more than what\\u2019s in\\xa0your textbook.\\xa0A good strategy is to have a short list of\\xa0slang and idioms ready to use.\\n\\xa0\\nWhat are some good English slang words or idioms that might be helpful to have for Speaking Part 1 of the IELTS test?\\nLet us know in the comments section below!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'