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Warning: Complaining about IELTS just stops you being successful
IELTS is your friend. This may sound strange but it is actually true. There are people who want to go overseas to continue their education by taking a Master’s Degree or PhD. Other people want to work in the US, UK Australia, Canada, New Zealand. Still others want to educate their children in one of […]
Continue readingIELTS 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 IELTS Band 8 Reading
To be honest there are no real secrets or ‘tricks’ to IELTS reading just good skill and common sense. However under the pressure of the exam (and in practice too) common sense seems to go out of the window and panic takes over. People look for short cuts or quick fixes to get it done […]
Continue readingYNNG and TFNG Made Easy
Today’s topic is a thorny one and one which many students flag up as being an issue. Sometimes a little bit of thinking needs to go into these questions to weigh up the merits of each but generally if you have the right approach you can get them all correct.
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 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 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 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. […]
Continue reading6 Tips to Tackling the Writing Section of IELTS
I have had many students over the years tell me that the writing portion of the IELTS is very intimidating. Well I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be! In fact, the writing section can be a section of the IELTS that you feel very confident in, and yes, even enjoy! […]
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