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...]
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...]
Monthly Digest – 5 of the most popular posts
In London the weather has seen extremes during the month. A long period of very bright, warm Summer-like weather took many people to the parks and countryside for picnics and relaxation. Conversely the long public holiday weekends saw rain bucketing down and people scurrying to cinemas, museums and indoor shopping centres. For the native British a very typical mix, which makes it difficult to predict behaviours. It's also difficult to predict your behaviour for which posts you favour and … [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 Practice – How Important?
IELTS practice helps students to learn about the possible questions and the format of the questions that can appear in the exam. People often ask about IELTS practice. In particular, students should get an IELTS professional to assess their performance. This identifies strengths and weaknesses and allows the student to establish a better-focussed preparation plan ahead of the IELTS test. Every student planning to take the IELTS Test needs to make sure that they take at least one … [Read more...]
