Custom in England

[meonhien]

"put the kettle on".

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[Ryan]

Thank you for sharing your speaking, Meonhein.

Your response outlines certain tea related customs in England, and I think you touch on several key points while speaking about the topic.

You definitely have a very staccato way of speaking, and this is something we will need to improve. The momentary pausing after each word signals to me that your fluency is in need of development. To improve this area, please push yourself to create some blending between words. Instead of placing intonation on each individual word, try placing intonation across a sentence.



Please also make an effort to finish every word. There were several instances when I lost track of what you were saying simply because you didn't include a strong enough 'd' sound (at the end of words like "viewed").

I hope my comments are helpful. Please share more speaking so that the IELTS Network community can gauge your improvement.

[Ryan]

(Is Oxford University Press endorsing American comma rules?)

[delvydavis]

I feel that the member is reading a book or newspaper article. Are you?

[Ryan]

That could be, Delvy. Perhaps Meonhein was looking for some feedback on the quality and clarity of her voice? Either way, I hope the feedback is helpful to her.