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This post explains the difference between IELTS writing test band 5 and band 8 task 2 answers.
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In the IELTS speaking and writing tests, the most important thing is to answer the question. This seems obvious, but many students are so worried about using 'difficult grammar' that they don't give relevant answers. In the speaking test, listen carefully to the question and answer it as if you were speaking to a friend. Try to speak without thinking too much; forget the grammar and just have a normal conversation. In the writing test, take some time to understand each question and plan your answer. Check the question every time you write a new idea; make sure that everything...
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Obvious but very good advice!
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Explanation of common mistakes students make in IELTS.
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May 13, 2016 1:13 AM
Every IELTS candidate aims to get a perfect band score in any subtest of the examination. However, there are times that our dream of hitting a high score are shattered with the mistakes that we commit during the examination. Anybody can make a mistake, yet this mistake can always be avoided.
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Listening test Section 1. About a library.
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Topics that you should be familiar with in the IELTS exam.
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Here are three simple tips that could make a difference to your score: 1. Be confident Although you might be nervous, try to speak clearly and confidently. Smile and be friendly* with the examiner. As you go into the exam, tell yourself that you have prepared well and that you're going to enjoy the challenge. 2. Know that you are prepared You will feel much more confident if you know that you have prepared and practised for the test. You should know exactly what to expect. For example, have you prepared some common topics (e.g. describe a place, a person,...
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Simple but very important tips for the speaking part.
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s number one English language test, taken by over 1 million people every year from across the world. (Have you heard of the IELTS exam? Via Berni Wall
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For those wondering what IELTS is this explains everything.
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View IELTS Writing Task 1 example graphs and answers - the best and quickest way to improve your score with IELTS buddy! Via Ajda Osifo
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Helpful site for those practicing for the writing exam in IELTS
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“ Questions + keys: http://www.mediafire.com/?x777wku8711j6u1 The new IELTS Listening test from Cambridge The International English Language Testing ...”
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“ Questions + keys: http://www.mediafire.com/?x777wku8711j6u1 The new IELTS Listening test from Cambridge The International English Language Testing ...”
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Useful for IELTS students
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Do you know how to use commas? In this lesson, youll learn simple rules for using commas with coordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions connect two ideas or clauses in a sentence. Well look at the most common conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Knowing how to place commas in your sentences will help you to write better, and will make your writing easier to read. This grammar lesson is essential for anyone who wants to improve their English writing. It is especially impo
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Nice video to help your writing.
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Ideas to keep your motivation to learn English going. |
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Linguistics expert David Crystal tells Hay festival that school advisers are ‘not aware of complexity of decisions they are asking kids to make’
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We were hoping our IELTS results competition winners would come back with some great tips for everyone, and they didn't disappoint! Today we will be sharing the
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May 12, 2016 5:13 AM
A lot of people know these tests, yet some are wondering with the difference of the two. Let us break down the differences between the TOEFL and the IELTS tests.
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April 22, 2016 4:12 AM
The first task of the Writing test in the Academic module is to interpret a given data. The data can vary from pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, tables and even a combination of different data. Interpreting these data is tricky and might pose a problem if you do not know what to consider in your writing. Here is how you can write an essay for the Writing Task 1 of the IELTS Academic test.
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Did you know that some English words change their meaning if you change the syllable stress? For example, there is a huge difference between CON-tent and con-TENT! With 14 examples of this amazing phenomenon, this lesson is a PER-fect way to per-FECT your English! After watching, you can download and print the resource page which contains 30 more examples for you to practice.
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Interesting and an important area to be aware of when speaking English.
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What happens in the IELTS test? Academic English teacher, Simon, explains the different parts of the IELTS exam... So the IELTS exam is actually based on the ... Via jameel56
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Nice clear explanation of what happens in the exam.
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The British Council have some great videos about the IELTS test. I decided to use one of them to introduce task 1 (academic) to a new class. The lesson aims to familiarise students with the test fo... Via TeachingEnglish
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Worth watching for those preparing for IELTS.
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“ Talking about the past - the differences between ‘used to’ and ‘would’. Take our test #grammar https://t.co/ZrGubeu9v1 #learnenglish #elt”
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Shall and will are both modal verbs primarily used to express the future tense. Shall currently tends to ... have been very angry if he had seen you.
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Nice visual although in my experience shall is not used very often in spoken English these days.
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“ Prepositions of movement and motion English grammar PDF and conversation”
Via Learning Basic English vocabulary and grammar
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Work on learning English prepositions.
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September 5, 2015 11:35 PM
Prepositions of movement and motion English grammar PDF and conversation
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“ Free PDF download of an English Irregular Verbs list from Language On Schools. Improve your English by learning and memorizing the common English irregular verbs.”
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Useful list.
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November 3, 2015 7:52 AM
Improve your English by learning and memorizing the common irregular verbs in English below. If you have any questions about studying English, please contact us. We are here to help!
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Watch this fun video, where Ill teach you how to talk about going out with friends. Ill give you a lot of useful expressions, vocabulary, and slang you can use to talk about social situations. Do you use Facebook? Im going to teach you how native speakers write Facebook statuses, comments, and captions. When we write on Facebook, we generally use informal English and slang. Ill share some cool expressions you can start using right away. Ill also teach you how to ask someone out on a date and how
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Some useful phrases and a glimpse of how to use Facebook in English. |
