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IELTS Vocabulary Strategies
In this article I want to give you 3 vocabulary strategies that you can use really easily to improve your vocabulary for IELTS. Random Words This first strategy will work better if you are living in an English-speaking country however with globalisation there will be chances even in your own country to take advantage of […]
Continue reading7 Secrets to Successful IELTS Study
I don’t know if these are really secrets or not. In fact most of them are really just common sense but I am often surprised how many students seem to make life more difficult for themselves in terms of IELTS than it needs to be. By taking this route it not only costs more (how […]
Continue readingHow to get BAND 7 in IELTS Writing
This is a million dollar question! To really understand what you require for band 7 and 8 writing you can look at the Writing Assessment Criteria (public version) and study the criteria. You can download these here.
Continue readingThe Facts you should know about IELTS Speaking
IELTS Speaking isn’t just a ‘chat’. Just like all the other parts of the IELTS test, it is put together in such a way that you can demonstrate a variety of speaking skills to the examiner – such things as showing your vocabulary, being able to communicate at length about various topics and presenting a […]
Continue readingWarning: What you must check before you take the IELTS Exam
I meet students every day who need IELTS for various reasons; higher education, immigration to get jobs, to keep jobs or for promotions. One thing that strikes me often about some students is how they will just book a test without giving any thought to, firstly, whether they are ready to achieve the band […]
Continue reading5 Secrets to Great IELTS Grammar
Students often ask me if grammar is important in IELTS. The answer is of course, YES. The IELTS exam tests your English language ability and grammar is fundamental to any language learning. The examiners will test your grammar as well as vocabulary, spelling, and any other aspect of language.
Continue readingThe Ultimate IELTS Study Plan for Band 7 and 8
The Ultimate IELTS Study Plan for Band 7 and 8 It’s important to remember that a language is a skill (like driving a car or playing the piano). The more you practise the better you will become and if you don’t practise then you won’t be able to do these things well at all. There […]
Continue readingThe Facts you should know about IELTS Reading
Along with IELTS Writing, IELTS Reading is the area of the IELTS exam that I find most people find challenging. The amount of text to read, the number of questions and the short amount of time to do it all conspire to create something which most students feel is impossible and create panic in many.
Continue readingA Tale of Focus and Dedication
Every so often, I like to blog a case study. I like to do these blogs because it shows you firsthand what it looks like to work with me and how I can help you achieve your goals, and it also highlights the success and victories of my extremely hardworking students! This case study illustrates […]
Continue readingExpand Your Vocabulary
One of the fun things about learning any language is expanding the number of words with which you can express yourself! Each language has many, many words to choose from all with their own shades and nuances of meaning. Widening your vocabulary in every language that you speak is always a fantastic goal to have. […]
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