Hi there, in the IELTS Speaking test, it is generally recommended to use more formal language and avoid overly informal expressions. While “yeah” is a common conversational way of saying “yes,” it is advisable to use “yes” instead during the test. Using more standard and formal language demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively in a professional setting, which is what the IELTS exam assesses. I hope this helps! If you have any questions or need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us here: chris@ieltsadvantage.com

I am also want to know that can we use ‘yeah’ instead of ‘yes’ in IELTS speaking test?

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John is correct in that using personal pronouns is completely fine in the speaking exam.

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Exactly, if you can naturally use these phrases in conversation, that’s fantastic. However, there is a common theme of students misusing these phrases and therefore negatively affecting their scores.

I,m saying can we use (you) word to examiner in ieots speqking exam . Like do you want to have any future goqls. My answer is – it is bett3r to have future goals it not only help you to become sucessful but also timely.is it okay to use you . Please tell me . Thank you

I’m guessing Gurkirat meant could he use personal pronouns like ‘you’. However, I’ve decided to take that literally and have used “Ruth Chambers” in a test. Worked well for me 🙂

Here is my unsolicited advice: no problem using ‘you’. ‘we’, and other personal pronouns. For the first two tasks, it’s all about you – or “I”.

All the best Gurkirat, and you too, Ruth:-)

I agree with Becca’s comments, though i guess it is all in how some of these words/ phrases are said. Produced with poor intonation – like a robot – then vocab like ‘incidentally’ could seem very rehearsed. Quite difficult to relegate some words to either the formal or informal category. Incidentally… 🙂