This is the fourth of our series of videos showing you what NOT to do.

What is the candidate doing wrong here? Here is a list of things you might do wrong. Which ones is this person getting wrong (more than one below)?

1 Talking about a different topic

2 No asking for clarification

3 Giving a planned answer

4 Speaking too quietly

5 Not listening to the examiner

6 Being rude

7 Hesitating too much

8 Not developing clear ideas

Practice with a friend. Do your other friends make mistakes like this? Do you?

You can watch the other IELTS Don'ts videos to learn more ... click on the left menu for Don'ts Video 5

VALE Common Senses Version 3

Based on work with staff at UGRU

Edited and designed by pk polava

aesthetics by jam jaa

© pk, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

September 2004-NoW!

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