Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Speaking Boosters (Fluency Fillers & Connectors)

 

1. Speaking Boosters (Fluency Fillers & Connectors)

Starting phrases

·         Well, actually...

·         In my opinion...

·         From my point of view...

·         Personally speaking...

·         I strongly believe that...

·         To begin with...

Adding ideas

·         Moreover...

·         In addition to that...

·         Furthermore...

·         Also...

·         Not only that, but...

Contrasting ideas

·         However...

·         On the other hand...

·         In contrast...

·         Whereas...

·         While some people think..., I believe...

Giving examples

·         For example...

·         For instance...

·         Such as...

·         To illustrate...

·         A clear example of this is...

Expressing cause and effect

·         Because of...

·         As a result...

·         Therefore...

·         Consequently...

·         This leads to...

Summarizing / Concluding

·         In conclusion...

·         Overall...

·         To sum up...

·         All in all...

·         Generally speaking...


2. Vocabulary for Common PTE Speaking Tasks

A. Describe Image

Use clear structure: Overview → Key details → Conclusion

Useful phrases:

·         The image in front of me looks interesting and informative.

·         It shows a clear comparison between...

·         The chart highlights the difference in...

·         There is a noticeable increase in...

·         It is evident that...

·         The highest figure is seen in...

·         The lowest value represents...

·         Overall, the trend seems to be increasing/decreasing.

Descriptive adjectives:
Significant, noticeable, gradual, sharp, dramatic, steady, slight, rapid, stable, consistent, fluctuating, dominant, minimal.


B. Retell Lecture

Structure: Main topic → Key ideas → Supporting examples → Conclusion

Useful connectors:

·         The lecture was about...

·         The speaker explained that...

·         He/She also mentioned...

·         In addition, the lecturer pointed out that...

·         Furthermore...

·         Overall, the lecture emphasized that...

Academic vocabulary:
Concept, research, evidence, experiment, data, observation, finding, hypothesis, conclusion, theory, phenomenon, development, process, impact.


C. Read Aloud

Focus on pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
Practice words:

·         Development, technology, environment, economy, population, communication, globalization, education, government, information, opportunity, performance, improvement, sustainability.

Useful connectors (for complex sentences):
Although, whereas, in spite of, because, since, as, while, if, unless.


D. Answer Short Questions

Common question vocabulary:

·         Identify, describe, explain, calculate, measure, compare, define, list, mention, recognize.

Useful short answers:

·         It refers to...

·         It means...

·         It is called...

·         It’s known as...


3. Topic-wise Vocabulary (High-Scoring Words)

Education

Curriculum, assignment, assessment, academic performance, literacy, scholarship, discipline, research, learning environment, evaluation, critical thinking.

Technology

Innovation, artificial intelligence, automation, data analysis, digital transformation, connectivity, algorithm, virtual reality, advancement, cybersecurity.

Environment

Pollution, global warming, deforestation, renewable energy, ecosystem, biodiversity, conservation, climate change, sustainability, carbon emission.

Health

Nutrition, disease, vaccination, fitness, mental health, well-being, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, healthcare system.

Economy & Business

Investment, inflation, unemployment, productivity, profit, marketing, entrepreneurship, consumer demand, economic growth, trade balance.

Social Issues

Equality, justice, gender, poverty, discrimination, cultural diversity, human rights, migration, urbanization, community.

Science

Observation, hypothesis, experiment, discovery, chemical reaction, evolution, molecular structure, gravity, ecosystem, species.


4. Useful Vocabulary for Opinions

·         I believe / I think / I suppose...

·         It seems to me that...

·         From my experience...

·         I completely agree/disagree because...

·         The main reason is that...

·         One possible explanation is...


5. Pronunciation Practice Words

Focus on clarity and word stress for fluency score:
Economy, technology, communication, environment, education, psychology, development, information, opportunity, government, international, globalization.


6. PTE Speaking Tips Using These Words

Speak continuously — no long pauses.
Use connectors to sound natural (e.g., “In addition,” “Moreover,” “Overall”).
Vary your tone — stress important words.
Avoid fillers like “umm” or “ahh.”
Practice paraphrasing:

·         “Very big” → “Enormous”

·         “Very important” → “Crucial”

·         “Very good” → “Excellent”

 

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