IELTS Test candidates seeking band score 7 or higher often lose marks needlessly by making elementary mistakes which annoy the examiner. In this short post I've included some examples for you, with the correct answers. You can find more IELTS Test grammar tips here. Can you correct the following? IELTS Task 1 Mistakes A singular noun/expression needs a singular verb: a) The pie diagram give information about tourists. b) The first chart illustrate c) The table below show the consumer … [Read more...]
Writing Task for IELTS – Apostrophe Uses and Abuses
Nothing grates more for an English grammarian than seeing an apostrophe used incorrectly – abused some would say! This small mark is often used in written English yet many still stumble on its correct use. Is it really necessary to know how to use it correctly? Rumours of its imminent demise are premature and it still forms an important part of English grammar, so - as well as other IELTS Test tips we provide - IELTS Test candidates wanting to get high band scores do need to learn correct … [Read more...]
How to get higher IELTS Band Scores using linking words and phrases
Students are often disappointed with their IELTS score, wondering why after all the studying they’ve done, they did not receive the IELTS band score 7 they needed. Here’s where Pass IELTS Higher can help – by teaching you easy ways to improve your English techniques for the IELTS Test. 5 Reasons to use Linking in IELTS Writing and Speech One way to improve your IELTS band score is to use linking in your writing and speech. Here are 5 reasons why: Linking your ideas from sentence to sentence … [Read more...]
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If so, check this... When you visit our Facebook page, you'll see a custom tab that invites you to like our page. Then, after you press like, you'll see another tab that asks you to subscribe to our email list. It's a two-step process, and I'm loving it. Here's why it is helpful for you: People interact differently on Facebook than on a website. People stop by and say hi or just drop a quick message to tell you what is on their mind - or even if they like what you have just written. And … [Read more...]
IELTS Vocabulary Expansion – Adjectives and Synonyms
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...]
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