Can I use Idioms in IELTS Speaking

Idioms and IELTS
A common question IELTS students ask me is should I use lots of idioms in the IELTS speaking test?

The simple answer is 'no'.
If this surprises you, then please watch the whole video until the end, so you really get it.

In this video I discuss...
The IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors
Idiomatic expressions
Idioms
Collocations
Phrasal verbs
Turn of phrase...

oh, yes, and trees!