Grammatical Range and Accuracy is one of the four criteria in IELTS Writing tasks public band descriptors. Just so you know, the four writing criteria in the IELTS Test band descriptors are equally important. While accuracy is self-explanatory, so much has to be learned about grammatical range. Some candidates overlook this criterion and this is what this post is all about; to remind you of its value and how to improve your chances of getting a higher band score. Before I explain further I'm … [Read more...]
IELTS Test Preparation: How to avoid stress
Stress, or anxiety, is the IELTS Test’s clingy shadow from the first day of IELTS Test preparation to the day of result. Is there a way to get rid of it? What is the way to deal with it? Stress is a challenge which can be converted into something helpful rather than disabling. This post helps IELTS Test candidates to do just that. How can anxiety help your IELTS Preparation? Broadly there are two kinds of stress positive (eustress) and negative (distress). The aim is to manage the stress you … [Read more...]
Paraphrasing: an Invaluable Skill in the IELTS Test
In the IELTS Test, there are so many important skills to demonstrate to the examiner, and not always enough time for many candidates. Learning the skill of paraphrasing will help every single IELTS Test candidate. Paraphrasing isn't magic in the sense of a magician's spell but mastering the use of a paraphrase will definitely help candidates, as if they had performed a trick. When to use Paraphrasing in the IELTS Test There are two productive skills candidates need to demonstrate to the IELTS … [Read more...]
In the IELTS Writing Test Everybody Has to Write
There are two types of IELTS Writing people: those who like to write, and those who don’t. Oscar Wilde said: “It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it”. To relate this to writing, some writers enjoy writing because of an inner fire – a passion to do so. These people will be writing long after they leave the IELTS Writing test! What if you aren't one of those IELTS Writers? Don’t lose heart. Do not worry if you don’t have that fervour … [Read more...]
Practise Your Pronunciation in IELTS Speaking – Don’t Lose Marks Unnecessarily
In IELTS Speaking, pronunciation is the criterion which is most often neglected, overlooked, or taken for granted by candidates. Marks for pronunciation in IELTS Speaking are 25 per cent of your total Speaking band score. That is a lot of band score marks to throw away needlessly. Much can be done by candidates to improve their pronunciation marks. Here is how to make pronunciation a key strength in IELTS Speaking. Pronunciation versus Accent First let’s clarify the confusion … [Read more...]
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