The day of the IELTS Test is often a very long day beginning at 8.00am, when you register, until 1.00pm when you finish the first three parts of the exam. And you still have to wait for your speaking time. A natural way to sustain energy during the day is to have a good night's sleep. Sleep rejuvenates the body and relaxes the mind. Poor sleep patterns disturb both the physical and mental faculties. Then, make sure you are ready for the day by having a good breakfast that will sustain your … [Read more...]
IELTS Test Practice – Help us to help you
A lot of IELTS websites you see on the internet are poor. Little more than adsense clothes-horses in fact. This isn't helpful to students who are using their valuable time searching the internet for extra-curricular IELTS Test practice, support and preparation. Students need a source of help that can be relied upon to deliver the advice needed. without having to wade, knee deep, in random advertisements which don't even appear to relate to IELTS! At this site we are striving to be the best, … [Read more...]
IELTS Reading Test – How to skim and scan for better results
Reading IELTS test questions quickly gives more time to write better, more complete answers, which get better marks. Being able to read the passages in the IELTS Reading Test quickly gives you more time to answer the questions accurately, especially, for example, the True/False or Not Given ones, or deciding which of the sub-headings belongs to which paragraph in the passage. That’s obvious isn’t it? Well, yes, but the key to doing it successfully is understanding what you are reading and … [Read more...]
IELTS Listening Test – What’s involved?
The actual IELTS Academic listening test happens to be a particular test where lecturers are not able to help students as much as they can in other areas. The IELTS Academic listening test is approximately 40 minutes in length and there are four sections each with an individual listening passage. In each section there are 10 questions making 40 in all. Sections 1 and 2 are based on social survival in an English speaking country and sections 3 and 4 are based on a more educational and … [Read more...]
IELTS Banding Explained
Many people are required to have the IELTS qualification nowadays. Especially those wishing to study in the UK, Australia or Canada. In order to get a visa for England, some nationalities require band 4, some professionals, footballers for example, from other countries, too, need band 4. Can you hold a fairly basic conversation in English without many mistakes? You’re on your way to band 5 if your writing and listening skills are very similar. Try this good intermediate level complete audio … [Read more...]
