You're getting closer to the IELTS Test. But how do you know your study plan is working? It's difficult to tell. Often we are all our own harshest critics. However, with learning English as a foreign language that's hard. It often feels like you can read, write, listen and speak well - and you are probably very good. But assessing if your standard is IELTS Band 6 or Band 7 - or even Band 8 or 9 - is the job of a specialist. Someone who is experienced and trained. And the thing is, knowing … [Read more...]
7 Idioms for Compelling English
Native English speakers pepper both speech and writing with idioms. This makes them sound more compelling. For the IELTS Test student this is a good skill to develop. It makes speech interesting and vibrant. However, using too many idioms can make you sound like a comedy sketch – lampooning idiom users. So what is an idiom? A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words, e.g., a bird in the hand is worth two In the bush – this … [Read more...]
What has IELTS done for me?
Is IELTS worth the trouble it takes? This is a question that many students of must ask themselves. I have a colleague - who passed the IELTS Test with high band scores and I was interested to know if it had helped her. So I asked her to write a short Essay style article answering the question: "what has IELTS done for you?". Below is her unedited response - these are all her own words. I am publishing her response with her permission. Below the post is an assessment of the writing. What … [Read more...]
Best IELTS Test Writing Strategies for Task One and Task Two
Students often say ‘ I need a band (whatever) what can I do to improve my writing?’ Here are some of my suggestions and I hope they’ll help you, too. Read the question carefully. How many parts are there to the question?-What is the question asking you to write about? Remember to answer each part or you will lose marks. What writing style are you going to use?- (Neutral- not formal or informal and no contractions can’t=cannot ) Do not forget to write in paragraphs, or you will lose … [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...]
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