What is the importance of pausing in the IELTS speaking test? It depends what you mean here. If the examiner asks you a question and you pause while you collect your thoughts then that is fine. If you pause mid-sentence because you are looking for fairly basic vocabulary or grammar, then this is an issue. If you pause, and pause and pause again because you are trying to find the right word, then you showing that your English is Band 6 at best. @IELTSmaterials_N1 13.6K views14:22
