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Having a plan for your IELTS can make ALL the difference to your success

I’ve spoken about this before in posts, in Live videos and in posted videos. If you have a plan of action that you follow each and every day which is organised, dedicated, easy to do and certain to develop both your English and IELTS skills then how can you not pass your IELTS with flying colours? Knowing […]

Focus on what is important – Ignore the noise!

The ‘noise’ I mean is social media noise. We’re all guilty of it – sending messages, commenting, sharing tips and advice – some good, some perhaps not. Just the sheer volume of ‘stuff’ out there is enough to give you a headache. And then, what do you do with it all and how does it […]

I don’t have a magic IELTS wand!

I think sometimes when I speak to IELTS students, there seems to be a quest for a magic wand that will deliver the IELTS band that is required. This can be – the best books and materials – lots of Facebook comments asking for this – as if there is a book that will weave […]

Finally, I got my IELTS Bands!!

[Article] Stop struggling to get your IELTS Band

I see this statement quite often on Facebook and other social media platforms. While I am thrilled for those students who post this. I am also intrigued by the word ‘finally’, which suggests that it has been a long time coming. It also suggests that they have taken the exam several times. I understand that […]

Maintaining momentum in IELTS – plan your practice

Today I had no internet connection! Shock, horror – how did I manage!! Well yes, it was a nuisance but I was teaching before the internet, before computers and even before the photocopier (all those student exercises had to be designed and written by hand and on a manual type—writer!!) And, I haven’t put my feet up and […]

Why what you are doing might be stopping you from getting the IELTS result you want

There are lots of ‘rules’ ‘tricks’, tips and shortcuts around IELTS which I see online and also hear about from my students and I can tell you that none of them will help you to get your IELTS band as much as good English skills and strong techniques. In fact, in many cases the opposite […]

Is IELTS Band 7 enough?

I was speaking to one of my students, Abdullah, this morning to work out what he needed to do next to get his band score in his upcoming IELTS exam. We’ve been working together for quite a few months now. When I first met him last year he had just taken the exam and got […]

IELTS – the gateway to many dreams

IELTS is the gateway to many dreams. I’m sure if you are reading this, you have your own dream for you, and maybe also your family, and IELTS is the thing that you need to unlock those dreams. So, if IELTS is the key, then you need to take it very seriously indeed. I am sure that you […]

Don’t make this mistake in IELTS!

Sophia took 10 years to get her IELTS band. She also took 12 tests and just couldn’t get her required score in one sitting. Eventually she managed to get her result at the 13th time of sitting the test. During all that time and all those tests she lacked one major thing…… A Plan Any journey needs […]

How can I keep motivated in my IELTS?

The very best way to keep motivated is to see progress and the best way to see progress is to practise regularly and keep a log of your progress – it’s amazing to look back and see how far you’ve come. You may not recognise this if you don’t monitor what you are doing. Ironically […]

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