Writing
Checklist for editing your IELTS Writing
Do you forget to leave time to check your writing at the end of a timed IELTS practice? Catching those mistakes that are easily corrected can make all the difference to your band score. Today, I'm going to give you a checklist of 10 things to look out for as you review your work. Before that, let’s quickly review some facts about Writing in IELTS.
18 February, 2021
Speaking
Preparing for IELTS Speaking Part 3
The IELTS Speaking test is a face-to-face test that lasts approximately 15 minutes.
17 February, 2021
TopTips
New Year’s Resolutions
Happy new year! At this time of year most of us are looking to the future. As one year ends and another begins, it is good to take stock (= examine a situation), look back at what you have achieved and look forward to what you would like to achieve in the coming year.
20 December, 2020
Listening
Understanding the IELTS Listening test
My students spend a lot of time worrying about IELTS Speaking and Writing and forget that they need to prepare for the IELTS Listening and Reading tests too! In fact, I am often surprised by how little people know about the IELTS Listening test. So today I am going to share with you the basics of the IELTS Listening Test. Hopefully this blog post will give you the facts you need, some tips for how to use sample questions and practise tests to prepare.
17 December, 2020
Writing
Grammar Essentials: Subject and Verb Agreement
To get a good band score in IELTS it is important that your written and spoken language is accurate. As teachers we are always telling our students to check their subject-verb agreements but for many this is a real challenge. Don't worry though, I am here to help! Like most grammar challenges it can be overcome with a few rules and a bit of practice.
11 December, 2020
Speaking
Everyday English: Ordering Coffee
Preparing for your IELTS test is really important, but what about real life English? Could you order a coffee in a busy coffee shop? Sounds simple I know but even the most advanced English users can stumble when it comes to this.
20 November, 2020