Guess what? One of the mysteries of IELTS is about to be unveiled to you-the lucky reader! How is IELTS Reading (Academic) similar to IELTS Listening, IELTS Writing, and IELTS Speaking? Well, the four macro skills, also tested in IELTS, share a common attribute. Apart from the anxiety they cause, they are also learned by IELTS candidates in the same way. They are all mastered by doing. In this post, I will tell you exactly how effective IELTS Reading preparation is done. A boost in your … [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...]
IELTS Reading and Writing Preparation Course – Central London
If you are interested in a one day IELTS Reading and Writing course in central London (or know someone who might be) then please read on. I wanted to let you know about something that we're all excited about. IELTS Preparation Course - Central London We're now offering live IELTS preparation courses - with a professional IELTS teacher. We've decided we would now like to meet students face to face and are offering IELTS preparation courses in Central London. The first one was on Saturday … [Read more...]
Knowledge of Prepositions Impresses IELTS Examiners
Most teachers of English as a second or a foreign language consider prepositions as the most difficult to master. It is no wonder why only few books comprehensively discuss them. In this post, I will introduce you to a table of prepositions made by two experts of the field (Murcia and Freeman, 2010). This table will allow learners to familiarize these short yet controversial words in the English lexicon. It is impossible to memorize all their functions, so it is advisable that students get the … [Read more...]
How many English words do you need for the IELTS Test?
Your performance in all aspects of the IELTS Test improves more with a broader vocabulary. You understand more and can express yourself better. Key attributes are required if you are to do well in the IELTS Test! It’s obvious really. Isn’t it? Here are some interesting statistical facts, which may surprise you: Just 10 words make up almost a quarter (23.7%) of the ink on any page. These are the repeated words like; a, the and of. 86,741 word families make up 100% of the ink on a page. I … [Read more...]
