IELTS Energy 37: The Two Steps to Follow if You Run Out of Ideas in Speaking Part 2

Published: April 24, 2015, 5 a.m.

b'Get our free 3-part IELTS video training course now!\\n\\xa0\\nDo you ever run out of things to say on the IELTS Speaking test?\\nWhat should you do in this situation?\\nThis happens a lot in Part 2 of the Speaking test.\\n\\xa0\\nFollow two steps if your mind goes blank and you run out of ideas:\\n\\nBe honest. Say something like \\u201cThat\\u2019s all I can think of to say on that topic.\\u201d \\u201cI can\\u2019t believe it\\u2019s not two minutes yet.\\u201d This will also help with your anxiety. If you say what you are experiencing, you will feel much more relaxed.\\n\\nNext, think of something else to say. Think of anything in your personal experience that connects to the topic in any way.\\n\\nFollow these two steps the next time you run out of ideas on the Speaking test and let us know how it goes.\\nShare your thoughts in the comments below.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'