Do you keep saying “also” in every IELTS Speaking answer? 

That tiny habit could be the reason you’re stuck at Band 5. 😬

Using also to link ideas is fine once, but overusing it makes your answers sound repetitive and unnatural.
Remember: Examiners listen for fluency and coherence — how smoothly you connect ideas.

💡 Here’s how Band 7–9 candidates do it instead:

Firstly…

Apart from that…

What’s more…

On top of that…

Finally…

These phrases show range, rhythm, and confidence — exactly what the examiner wants to hear.

🔥 Pro Tip: Practice answering IELTS questions using a different linker in each sentence. This trains your brain to think flexibly and boosts your coherence instantly.

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