Band scores in all aspects of the IELTS Test can be increased by demonstrating accurate usage of a broader vocabulary. I’ve mentioned before that one way to extend your vocabulary is to note and learn unfamiliar words together with synonyms and antonyms. You’ll recall that synonyms are words which are similar or have a related meaning to another word. Their use makes your speaking and writing much more interesting (especially to an IELTS examiner!) as they help you to avoid repeating the … [Read more...]
Win a copy of Murphy’s English Grammar in Use
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How to pass the IELTS Speaking Test
“How to pass the IELTS Speaking Test?” – I’m frequently asked to summarise the IELTS speaking exam for students. Students want to know what examiners are looking for. Students want to understand the key aspects of the IELTS speaking exam exam so they can better prepare to pass it. The IELTS Writing Test, IELTS Listening Test and IELTS Reading Test have their own posts on this site. This post provides a summary of my advice: What’s the format of the IELTS Speaking Test? IELTS Speaking Test … [Read more...]
Marked and Corrected IELTS Task 2 Writing Question: Crime
Here is a real example of a marked and corrected IELTS Task 2 essay question. I would like to thank the student, Sabina Khadka, for giving me permission to use it for the benefit of others visiting our website. The question and Sabina's unmarked response is presented and this is followed by our assessor's marked and corrected version. Click Here if you would like your IELTS Task 1 and Task 2 Writing marked and corrected by us, Question Some people believe that there should be fixed … [Read more...]
What is the IELTS Exam?
One of the most popular English examinations today, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is becoming a household name. It is not surprising to read or hear countless claims, discussions, and even debates on how to get a desired band score. To ensure success candidates must complete a sufficient amount of preparation with its four components: IELTS listening, IELTS reading, IELTS writing, and IELTS speaking. So what is the IELTS exam? Put simply, IELTS is an … [Read more...]
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