Some of you are contacting me and asking how to write an IELTS Task 2 band 7 or 8 introduction and conclusion, so I’m going to give you some ideas here. The Introduction You need to write a minimum total of 250 words, so an easy way to minimise your panic in the IELTS exam when you read the question is to break your essay down into 4 or 5 parts. This will be the introduction, the conclusion and 2 or 3 body paragraphs depending on how quickly your ideas come and how quickly you can write … [Read more...]
How to get a Band 7 in your IELTS speaking exam
How many parts are there in the IELTS Speaking Exam? 3 Here’s how it breaks down: Section one General getting to know you questions. Either a variation of ‘where do you live?’or ‘Do you work or do you study?’ and one maybe two general topics with questions. Section two A presentation on a given topic (2 mins). This always has 5 parts: A Sentence for the introduction 3 ‘wh’ questions in the body The last sentence/question forms the conclusion You must have a conclusion … [Read more...]
Why do you need an IELTS Coach?
I have worked in the field of IELTS since 2008 and do you know what the most frequently asked question has been in all those years? “Why am I not getting the band score I need?” This is a constantly repeated refrain when I encounter anyone in the medical field, all of whom need a score of band 7.5 with a minimum of 7 in each skill to be able to practise their profession in the United Kingdom. My response to the "coaching" question is always the same If anyone asks me, an IELTS teacher with … [Read more...]
How to increase IELTS Band 7 Reading to Band 8
In this article we are going to concentrate on improving your reading, so that you finally get the band 7 or band 8 that you need to be able to fulfill your dreams. Most of my students do not get the band they need IELTS Reading. Here is a quick summary of my approach and techniques. More detailed information can be found in my ebook: Cambridge IELTS 7 Reading Practice Tests Explained Approaches to use for IELTS Reading Band 7 or higher A) A good collection of key words and their … [Read more...]
How to write an IELTS band 8 Task 2
Many students need an IELTS band 8 if they want to emigrate to another country such as Australia. The requirement for a Band 8 also applies to people who are already native speakers. However, even if you are a native speaker, this does not necessarily mean you will automatically get a band 8 or higher. This is because it is not just about writing as you normally would. You need to know the techniques that will get you the band 8. You have to show off every aspect of your English in each of … [Read more...]
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