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b"Get your FREE IELTS CHEAT SHEET: http://www.allearsenglish.com/evaluation\\nLet's talk about it- leave us a question at http://allearsenglish.com/aee-ielts-american-british-english/\\n\\xa0\\nShould you speak American English or British English on the IELTS?\\nToday, Jessica and Lindsay talk about accents, and what you can expect on the exam!\\n\\xa0\\nThe IELTS was developed in Cambridge, United Kingdom.\\xa0So does that mean you should speak English\\xa0with a British accent when you take the exam?\\nThe answer is no.\\xa0English is now a global language, and the IELTS is a global exam.\\xa0On the listening section, you are likely to hear American, British, Indian and other kinds of English accents.\\xa0And it doesn\\u2019t matter which you use when you speak \\u2013 as long as your pronunciation is clear!\\nIt\\u2019s a good idea to get used to different accents so you don\\u2019t have trouble understanding them on test day.\\xa0Consider listening to podcasts from the different places, and don\\u2019t be afraid to work with a teacher from anywhere.\\n\\xa0\\nWhich English accents are you used to hearing?\\nWhich ones are difficult for you to understand?\\nLet us know in the comments section below!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"