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STRATEGYSPEAKING
Lesson #20•5 Practice Exercises Included
Speaking Part 1: The 'Answer + Detail + Example' Expansion Technique
Avoiding abrupt one-word answers in everyday introductory questions.
## Part 1 Expansion Formula: A.D.E.
Examiners in Part 1 want to hear natural, conversational fluency. Never give a simple 'Yes' or 'No'!
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ A - Direct Answer: "Yes, I am particularly drawn to..." │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ D - Add Detail: "Specifically, I enjoy hiking in..." │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ E - Concrete Example: "For instance, last weekend I..." │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
Interactive 5-Question Strategy Quiz
0 / 5 Answered
1
Examiner: 'Do you like sports?' Best response:
2
How long should a typical Part 1 answer be?
3
If you don't understand a word the examiner used in Part 1, you should:
4
Which of the following replaces 'I like' with higher lexical precision?
5
What is the primary objective of Part 1 in the IELTS Speaking test?
Apply This Grammar in Writing / Speaking
Practice Part 1 in Mock Gym