There is nothing better than learning from the experience of those who have travelled the same path. The following tips were generated by a group of students wishing to study on a postgraduate course in Hospitality and Management who needed the IELTS qualification to be able to enrol on the course. They took the time after their IELTS course to prepare some tips to help other IELTS students also studying for the IELTS exam. On your behalf I thank them. Please comment below if you found any of … [Read more...]
The first rule for IELTS Test success
Nowadays, the successful band is at the IELTS higher band range, which begins at band seven. These higher bands are required in the IELTS exam for many professional qualifications, such as in the medical professions and dentistry not to mention academic qualifications, where the IELTS higher band seven is now frequently requested on university courses for MBAs and other postgraduate research courses. A change in Government Visa regulations also means that to gain some entry visas into Britain … [Read more...]
5 Ways to strengthen your vocabulary
In the IELTS test extensive English vocabulary is your strongest weapon as you prepare for your IELTS exam. Weak vocabulary puts you at a huge disadvantage in the IELTS test because you won’t fully understand what is being asked of you in the IELTS Test questions and won’t be able to answer the questions properly. Not understanding the question is a guaranteed way to fail. Strong vocabulary will give you confidence and reduce your stress levels during the IELTS exam. Not worrying about … [Read more...]
Complex grammar boosts your band score
In the IELTS test using any of the conditionals in your writing and speaking will improve the calibre of the contents. The more complicated the conditional you use, the more impressive the substance of what you write or say will be. There are many examples which we will be dealing with in future posts but, today, let’s consider the use of the second conditional. What is a second conditional? The second conditional (also called conditional type 2) is a structure used for … [Read more...]
Is your IELTS preparation working?
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...]
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