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Every week I get questions from students asking how they can generate good ideas for essays. This is a mistake! Today, Nick and I look at 6 common types of question that are often misinterpreted by students.

We will show you what he words are that signal these questions and the ramification that has for the ideas that you will brainstorm. After all, if you don't understand the question correctly, there is a high chance you will go in completely the wrong direction and end up with a 6. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way.

Nov 9, Nov 2, You put down your pen. But there are still 3 or 4 minutes left on the exam clock What do you do in this time? The temptation may be to read through your essay from start to finish to check for errors, but is this really the most efficient way to find your errors? And which mistakes should you actively be looking for? Oct 26, We will explain what the test is, which students it might benefit, and then compete a practice version of the test to discuss how it works.

Oct 19, You can guarantee that some point during your IELTS exam, you will need to demonstrate that you can make good comparisons. Interestingly, although the language of comparison is introduced at an Elementary level in most English course books, this is something that many high-level students still struggle with. Today, Nick and describe 4 ways that you can make comparisons in IELTS compare essays, and then show how the same techniques can be used to good effect in the speaking test which Nick giving a masterful demonstration of how to answer some Part 3 questions!

Oct 12, Plus Nick and I have a big annoucement about the future of the podcast Oct 5, Do you use scanning and skimming but still find that you run out of time? Do you find some types of question very difficult and can never find the right answer particularly headings match, MCQ's and information match? Is your neck sore by the end of the exam from looking back and forth and back and forth from the questions to the passage and back again?

Well, this is the podcast episode for you! About a year ago, I realised that the way IELTS teachers teach reading is the not the way that they actually read themselves. From that day forward, I totally revolutionised the way that I teach reading. A system that I have found not only helps students improve their score because they are actually reading now and understanding the passage but also makes it much easier to finish the exam on time.

Sep 28, They are quick and often relatively easy to answer and give you the opportunity of grabbing 3 or 4 quick points in a the space of one short paragraph. Today, Nick and I look at the two types of IELTS Summary Completion questions to show you how the writers "hide" the answers and how you can use this to help you find them.

If you have ever wanted to see inside the horror of an english exam writer' mind, then this is the episode for you! Sep 21, Today, Nick and I discuss 6 of those semi-formal questions in detail to look at what how you can decide the correct tone for your letter.

You see, like formal and informal letters that have a fixed tone, semi-formal letters can swing between very formal and very informal depending on the topic of the letter. Find out how to get it right with us today. Sep 14, Before we start today's show, a quick shameless pieces of advertising for our courses. September means the start of a new school year for those living in the northern hemisphere, and for many adults, the month when they want to make a fresh start on a hobby or study. You can find out more about the courses here - www.

We will breakdown each question to explain what makes it tricky and how you can approach it best. Others argue that it is circumstances that lead people to commit a crime.

Discuss both views and give your opinion. Others believe that only men should be allowed to work in these areas. Therefore, some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to work in rural areas for some time. Others believe that people should be free to choose where they work after graduation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Do you agree or disagree? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Reviews let other students find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Sep 7, Over the last 12 months, I have noticed a definite move trend in the type of questions that IELTS students are being asked to address in writing task two. But, what is a 2-part essay? And how should you approach one to maximise your chance of a high score? That is what Nick and I discuss in today's episode!

Aug 31, Find out how! So, you know that you got a 6. Was it a problem with lexis? Did you write off-topic? Or was it your Task One that let you down? Until now the answer has simply been, only the examiner knows. However, this week, I received an email from a student that may change this. She was able to capitalise on the new European laws for data protection called GDPR to find out exactly what scores she was awarded in the 5 exams that she took earlier this year.

How did she do this? Listen to find out and then go to our blog post for this episode and follow the instructions to do the same! Aug 17, Hopefully, you have already completed our Introduction to IELTS Matching Headings questions and so know the basic techniques for approaching these questions well.

Too many students rely on skimming or scanning to find the answers, or just reading the first and last lines of a paragraph. Well, you are definitely not alone. I sat down, and went through all of books, typing out all of the headings to see if I could see any patterns in the type of language that IELTS uses in their headings.

And, guess what? I did…. Aug 10, These are essay questions which present a current social trend the increase in crime, the loss of community, etc and then ask you to examine it in some way. Aug 3, In the writing exam you will be given a topic that you need to address in an essay. These run from Monday to Friday on Zoom.

Then, if you want more targeted help with one part of the test, you can join one of our monthly intensive courses, or sign up for one-to-one training with one of our experts.

Our Marking Service is available as part of our Silver and Gold Writing packages and, quite honestly, we think that it is most effective when paired with our video courses. However, we do also offer Marking Only Bundles for students who want to know their currentlevel. We'll help you to identify your strengths and, more importantly, give you clear advice on how to address your weaknesses to maximise your score.

We want to show EVERY student what high-quality teaching really looks like, no matter what their budget. The videos are simply amazing and packed with information and fun too!

All thanks to her, I was able to achieve a 7. I particularly saw a great value in her marking and giving feedback on my essays. It's important to know what band scores one's essays are worth and a true assessment is best gotten from the expert that Shelly is. I wholeheartedly recommend lessons with Shelly!

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