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It has 13 sections, from “Strategy: Answer + Reason + Example (A.R.E.)” to “Final Practice: Rapid-Fire Round”, all listed below. In between: “Band 6 vs Band 7+ Answers”, “Topic 1: Home” and “Topic 2: Work/Study”.
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BandLadderIELTSIELTS Speaking Workbook: Part 1 Introduction & Interview
Master the Answer + Reason + Example formula with 50 practice questions across 10 topics.
Phase 318 pages
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13 sections
Contents
- 1Strategy: Answer + Reason + Example (A.R.E.)
- 2Band 6 vs Band 7+ Answers
- 3Topic 1: Home
- 4Topic 2: Work/Study
- 5Topic 3: Daily Routine
- 6Topic 4: Hobbies
- 7Topic 5: Food
- 8Topic 6: Travel
- 9Topic 7: Technology
- 10Topic 8: Weather
- 11Topic 9: Reading/Media
- 12Topic 10: Health
- 13Final Practice: Rapid-Fire Round
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