IELTS IELTS Letter Writing: Formal and Informal This post will go through some fundamentals about these two letter types, along with an example of each to highlight their distinctions. There are specific contexts that IELTS uses to create letter types, these are: 1. Informal letter 2. Business letter 3. Complaint letter 4. Job application letter 5. Request
IELTS Featured Mastering IELTS Reading to reach the high upper bands Let's apply two main methods for the reading test, that will enable you to answer correctly because you know language, and can pair language together correctly. Contents 1. Using show not tell to expand your vocabulary 2. Using context to understand the text 3. Actionable take away's The reading test
IELTS General test: How to write a letter of request IELTS letter writing is a fantastic way to learn how to write for many different circumstances, whether it is through a letter, an email, or to be said in conversation. The idea with this task is that it is designed to replicate many every day, realistic instances, that you are
IELTS How to improve your Reading Test skills Contents * What is active reading? * What is passive reading? * Skills for active reading What is active reading? Active reading is when you are actively taking steps to learn the material you are studying. Taking notes for example when watching a TV program, instead of simply watching it, is a form
IELTS IELTS for Canada You might be someone that is preparing to move to Canada to possibly carry out postgraduate work, obtain work (separate from the influence of higher studies), or to migrate to Canada. Whatever the reason is, if one of the requirements to enter Canada is to pass your IELTS, then we
IELTS IELTS Paraphrasing. Everything you need to know Practicing for your IELTS test and devoting time to it, is crucial. My personal belief is that when you are serious about something, you will go the extra mile to reach your goal and succeed. That's why I believe investing in some tutoring, even if it is only a handful
IELTS IELTS and OET Tips for International Nurses and Midwives (NMCs) So, you want to move your nursing or midwifery career to an English speaking country- exciting stuff! This article will go through the core information about the requirements surrounding the IELTS and OET test, for nurses and midwives. Make sure to look at the comparison between the IELTS and OET,
IELTS IELTS top tips for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) What is the iELTS test? The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is designed to either help you work or study, or migrate to a country where English is the native language, such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. The IELTS test consists of four areas
IELTS IELTS Speaking Part 1 Test Questions Let's go through typical questions that come up in part 1 so that you know what to expect. What is IELTS Speaking Part 1? * An in-person 4-5 minute interview (if you are doing the computer test, this would be a video interview) * 12 questions based on 3 topics * Typically, questions
IELTS 100 IELTS Words- The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide Boost your scores with vocabulary for the IELTS exam. The intention of this article isn't to load you with vocabulary, but to focus our attention on the right vocabulary. Another intention is to keep the vocabulary simple. This isn't the same as easy. Keeping the vocabulary simple is about using
IELTS IELTS Reading: Summarising & Paraphrasing The brilliant thing with practicing this skill is that it is used in all of the four test types. Summarising information is akin to being able to paraphrase well, and it needs a good level of vocabulary to do so. With the IELTS exam, you need: * a wide range of
IELTS IELTS Reading Practice- the short answer question This article will focus on how to answer the short answer question task. The answers are provided after the 'Strategies' section. Avoid looking at this until you have had a go at the test and done so in the 60 minute time limit. Contents: * 3 top tips * Worked example with
IELTS IELTS Speaking Sample There are two ways of preparing for your speaking test that are especially useful: 1. Speaking with an IELTS speaking partner using mock test questions (put yourself in the context of the exam to better prepare yourself) 2. Listening to other students practice for speaking test 🎧 When you engage with
IELTS Mastering IELTS Application Letters and Resignation Letters How to successfully write an application, and resignation letter For the general exam, you'll need to be well-versed in writing different letter types. Two out of the ten types are the application and resignation letter. This article will go through each and give you examples of both, along with practice
IELTS Essential IELTS Synonyms for Success Synonyms for IELTS How to increase synonyms for IELTS We’re told to have lots of synonyms in our language use, not only for the purpose of taking an IELTS test, but generally to express yourself with ease and variety- whether a native speaker or not. When pairing this idea
IELTS Navigating IELTS Question Types Like a Pro There are five different IELTS question types, and before you begin practicing writing them, it's a good idea to know the question types, and how they differ. Book online tutoring Question type 1: Agree or disagree essay The agree or disagree question provides you with a topic, and asks you
IELTS Mastering fluency in your IELTS speaking exam Speaking with fluency in your IELTS exam is tricky, mainly because you are under pressure in the context of an exam, and therefore, using fillers is very tempting and easy to do. With practice, it is possible to significantly reduce these and even remove their usage entirely. Fillers (um, ah,
IELTS Exploring language for IELTS topics There are roughly a dozen topics in the IELTS exam. Any of these can be covered in your writing, speaking, listening and to an extent, reading exam. That's why it is really important to know a specific set of vocabulary for each IELTS topic. I have put together a succinct
IELTS The ultimate IELTS guide for graph vocabulary This post is specifically created for task 1 graph language. This resource specifies what language you need in order to describe the patterns and trends in graphs. Some of the vocabulary is multifaceted and can be repurposed. This depends on the graph type you get. This resource is more suited
IELTS Mastering Task 1: Graphs & Diagrams language Let's go over the language that is specific to this task and improve our detection of what language is needed when. There are five types of IELTS graphs for Task 1 * Maps * Process diagrams * Bar charts * Line graphs * Pie charts * Tables What is the structure for this task? 1. Introduction-
IELTS Useful phrases for letter writing In the realm of IELTS Writing, mastering the art of crafting compelling letters is a skill that can make all the difference. Whether it's for General Training Task 1 or as a possible element of Academic Task 1, an adept command of language in letter writing can significantly influence your
IELTS How to tackle a tricky graph Your Task 1 for your Academic IELTS exam may be tricky. It’s best to prepare for all types of graphs and to sometimes, expect the unexpected. This article goes through how to deal with a tricky graph. Book online tutoring What do I mean by tricky? A difficult graph
IELTS Ace IELTS Task 2: 5 Quick Fire Steps for Success Before we get started with this post, I wanted to thank you for being here. It means a lot to me that you’re reading this. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever have a request for a topic that you want me to potentially cover. Your
IELTS The easy way to great vocabulary In any of your IELTS essay topics, you'll need to have a good range of vocabulary up your sleeve. Adding to this, knowing some idioms and collocations is also advantageous. It will further show your experience in English usage, and help to reach the higher bands. Book online tutoring *Idioms