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3 IELTS Speaking Essentials for Success

For many of you, the speaking part of IELTS is easy and you might not need to do a lot of practice. This is most likely because you use English every day in and are quite comfortable speaking English. For others of you it can be quite worrying and you may be afraid of this […]

IELTS Speaking exercises to do on your own

Things you can practise by yourselfPart OneSearch for typical questionsImagine what you would say if you were asked thisIf you can work with a friend, then be examiner and studentRecord the conversations, analyse and repeat to improve Part TwoThis is better practised by yourself (unless you can get good feedback)Pick a topic, speak, record yourself, […]

It’s great fun to match keywords

Well I think it is! Searching for individual words or synonyms and then matching these in the question can be a challenge but if you see it as such rather than a drudge then you may become more involved in the thrill of the hunt. Some words are associated with particular topics and they come back […]

Improve your English language skills for a better IELTS result

I once received a comment from a student who had asked me for the best way to improve their IELTS score which made me laugh, but was, at the same time, quite tragic. I had told him that the best way to get a higher band was to focus on his English language skills and he […]

Why good IELTS preparation and just practising IELTS tests are different

A huge number of students prepare for the IELTS test by going through endless practice tests (like the Cambridge Books). This method of preparation is very limited and will not help you to achieve your band easily or quickly. Here are the reasons why:Practice tests are normally the final stage of learning for any exam – […]

It’s great fun to match keywords

Well I think it is! Searching for individual words or synonyms and then matching these in the question can be a challenge but if you see it as such rather than a drudge then you may become more involved in the thrill of the hunt. Some words are associated with particular topics and they come back […]

I am too scared to practise my IELTS

IELTS phobia is not funny and it is a genuine fear for some people. If you find that when you start a reading or listening that you can’t concentrate or you begin to panic as soon as you sit down and you easily get lost and the more you try the worse it seems to get […]

Can you get your IELTS band completely alone?

If you have seen any of the interviews that I have done with some of my students who have now passed the IETS with the bands that they wanted you will know that they all said one of the things that changed everything for them was not trying to get their IELTS score alone.Here are […]

7 Top Tips for IELTS Writing

Here are 7 things that you absolutely must do when taking the writing part of the IELTS. In my posts and in my lessons, I talk a lot about planning, and I feel very strongly that this is key to good writing. Checking comes next; you don’t want to throw away marks, or lose points senselessly […]

7 Tips for Achieving a High IELTS Score

Passing the IELTS is an important milestone for anyone who wants to work or attend a university in an English-speaking country. Achieving a high score allows you not only the benefit of having acquired the qualification to start your course or career, but also provides a high standard of reassurance that you are able to […]