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...]
How to Score Highly in the IELTS Test – 7 Points to Remember
The IELTS test is one of the most challenging things to do. To get that high band score in just one take you need to concentrate and work hard at your IELTS test preparation, just as you did at school in your other subjects. Not being able to reach the required band score will be costly for you in money and time because you have to take the test again and again until you reach the band score you need for your chosen career path. Students wishing to have their IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 … [Read more...]
IELTS Test Day – 5 Tips to Prepare Yourself Mentally and Physically
The day of the IELTS Test is often a very long day beginning at 8.00am, when you register, until 1.00pm when you finish the first three parts of the exam. And you still have to wait for your speaking time. A natural way to sustain energy during the day is to have a good night's sleep. Sleep rejuvenates the body and relaxes the mind. Poor sleep patterns disturb both the physical and mental faculties. Then, make sure you are ready for the day by having a good breakfast that will sustain your … [Read more...]
IELTS Test Practice – Help us to help you
A lot of IELTS websites you see on the internet are poor. Little more than adsense clothes-horses in fact. This isn't helpful to students who are using their valuable time searching the internet for extra-curricular IELTS Test practice, support and preparation. Students need a source of help that can be relied upon to deliver the advice needed. without having to wade, knee deep, in random advertisements which don't even appear to relate to IELTS! At this site we are striving to be the best, … [Read more...]
IELTS Banding Explained
Many people are required to have the IELTS qualification nowadays. Especially those wishing to study in the UK, Australia or Canada. In order to get a visa for England, some nationalities require band 4, some professionals, footballers for example, from other countries, too, need band 4. Can you hold a fairly basic conversation in English without many mistakes? You’re on your way to band 5 if your writing and listening skills are very similar. Try this good intermediate level complete audio … [Read more...]
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