Is accent important in the IELTS speaking test?

The short answer is no. Your accent does not matter in the IELTS speaking test. The IELTS examiner does not assess your score based on your accent. However, you should be careful to speak in a clear voice and enunciate your words. That way the examiner can understand what you’re saying.

Why is there a D in fridge but not in refrigerator? – The Hidden History of English

“Refrigerator” was borrowed into English from Latin and keeps the Latin spelling while “fridge” is a word derived from refrigerator by English speakers. At first it was spelt “frig”, but as time went on it merged with regular spelling rules to become “fridge”; similar to words like “bridge” or “ledge”.

Handbook of the IPA – Best Tool for Pronunciation (Clear Language Review)

The Handbook of the IPA is a great resource book for the study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Readers get a comprehensive explanation of how it works and complete profiles for 29 different languages. A must have for anyone looking to learn IPA.

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