Topic Shift Phrases in Spoken English
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What are topic shift phrases? They tell your listener that you are moving to a new idea, linking to what someone said, or returning to your main point. They make your speech smooth and natural and improve your Fluency and Coherence score in IELTS Speaking.
❌ As far as education concerned, …✅ As far as education is concerned, …
🔀 Changing the subject
💭 Linking from what was said
↩️ Returning to the topic
🎯 Introducing a new angle
🎤 Useful in Speaking Part 2 and Part 3
💡 IELTS tip: Use 2 to 3 topic shift phrases in your Speaking test, not in every sentence. By the way and anyway are informal, so keep them for speaking and avoid them in Writing. Pause for a moment after the phrase. In Part 2, do not change the topic suddenly: cover all the points on your cue card first.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Match.
Activity 1: Match the Word
Choose the word that completes the phrase.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the best phrase or word to complete each sentence.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two phrases are natural. One is not. Tap the unnatural phrase.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one correct sentence and one with a mistake. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the missing word. The first letter is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.
Activity 6: Choose the Best Phrase
Read the speaking situation. Choose the best topic shift phrase.