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EXPRESSION WITH "TALK"

Here is a list of idiomatic expressions using the word talk. Each expression is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given.

1/ To talk through one’s hat

-> To talk through one’s hat is to speak carelessly or tell lies.

Example: Are you talking through your hat? Your words hardly make any sense to me.
I would like to believe what he says but I can’t because he often talks through his hat.

2/ Talk to hear one’s own voice

-> To talk to hear one’s own voice is to find pleasure in talking too much.

Example: If you talk to hear your own voice, you might lose your friends.

3/ Talk turkey

-> To talk turkey is to talk frankly.

Example: ‘OK, Peter, we’ve quite a few issues to discuss. Let’s talk turkey.’

4/ Talk until you are blue in the face

-> To talk until you are blue in the face is to talk at length although it might have no influence on others.

Example: I talked until I was blue in the face, but I couldn’t convince her.

5/ Do (all) the talking

-> To do all the talking is to explain things.

Example: Let him do the talking. He is an expert that field.

6/ Not know what someone is talking about

-> This expression is used for saying that you do not understand what somebody is talking about even though you really understand.

Example: ‘You broke our window while playing cricket, didn’t you?’ ‘Me!? I don’t know what you’re talking about.’

7/ Now you’re talking

-> This expression is used when you are happy with an offer somebody is making.

Example: ‘OK. I’ll give you 500 dollars for that computer.’ ‘Now you’re talking.’ (= I’m happy with that offer you have just made.)

IELTS SPEAKING: HOW IS YOUR BAND SCORE CALCULATED?

If you know how the IELTS speaking band score is calculated, you can avoid many mistakes. This post gives you a brief outline of the grading criteria.

The four factors that are taken into account while grading your speaking samples are:

Fluency
Pronunciation
Range of vocabulary
Range of grammar

Fluency
Fluency is your ability to speak clearly and without hesitation. Examiners are interested in testing whether you are able to express your ideas clearly and coherently. If you pause too often or take longer to give your answers, you might be penalized.

Pronunciation
Your pronunciation skills are equally important. The examiner should have no difficulty understanding your speech. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to sound like a native English speaker. Instead, what matters is your ability to pronounce words correctly. You must also be able to stress the right words in a sentence. Don’t worry about your accent because it is not considered while grading your answers.

Vocabulary
Examiners will try to assess how accurate and varied your vocabulary is. Don’t repeat the same words. Instead, demonstrate your range of vocabulary by using a variety of words and structures.

Grammatical accuracy
Your grammatical accuracy is another factor that examiners take into account while grading your answers. You have to give your answers in grammatically correct English. Failure to do so will result in a low band score.
Bottom line

Speak as naturally as possible, but pay attention to your grammar and vocabulary. Note that in the speaking module, there are no right or wrong answers. All answers are correct and will earn marks as long as you say them in good English.