: Much better than silence (um/ah).
You can download or view these specific guides for further study:
– An authentic, fluent filler phrase.
Mastering these set phrases transforms your English from a series of disjointed sentences into a cohesive, professional argument. It is the bridge between basic communication and the sophisticated fluency required for a high IELTS band score.
Phrases to develop argument
Examiners see lists like this every day. The candidate who gets a Band 7+ is not the one who uses the most phrases. It is the one who uses the right phrase at the right time.
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: An idiomatic way to say something was very special. Comparing and Speculating (Part 3)