IELTS Writing Band 7 Tips
Check out these IELTS writing band 7 tips: Tip 1 – Make a short plan before you write your essay. Tip 2 – Reread each sentence as you go. Tip 3 – Spend most of your time on your body paragraphs. Tip 4 – Use topic sentences. Tip 5 – Know what your common errors…
How To Improve Listening Skills In IELTS
How To Improve Listening Skills in IELTS Their are two main ways to improve your IELTS listening score: 1. Improve your exam technique – covered here. 2. Improve your general listening skills for IELTS. Once you know how to do the listening test and have good technique, the only thing left is to actually improve…
What Are Common Mistakes In IELTS Speaking To Avoid!
The quick answer to what are common mistakes in IELTS speaking to avoid is… Memorising answers, it doesn’t sound natural. Getting so nervous that you don’t speak properly. Overthinking your answers before saying them, this will slow down your speech. Worrying about what the examiner might think of your opinions. Expecting help from the examiner,…
7 Dangerous IELTS Writing Myths and Misconceptions
Here are some of the most common IELTS writing myths that might be lowering your score: You score higher for using British spellings than American spellings. Your essay ideas must be interesting and original. You have to use real life examples, facts and figures. You need to write using lots of long words. You need…
7 Dangerous IELTS Speaking Myths
Here are some IELTS speaking myths that I regularly hear from candidates: You need to sound British. There’s only one correct answer. The examiner can’t repeat anything for you. Some IELTS examiners or centres are easier than others, Band 9 is for native speakers only. You have to tell the truth. You need to use…
How To Do IELTS Listening Part 2
Here are some quick tips and guidelines on how to do IELTS listening part 2 of the test, a monologue/conversation. Be aware that you will hear different people speaking with different accents, don’t let this disrupt your concentration. Answer questions as you listen, you won’t remember the sentences once they have gone, the test moves…
Quick Ways For Thai Students To Improve their IELTS Band Score
Every language has its own characteristics, unfortunately when someone tries to learn another language they often transfer the characteristics of their own native language to the new language. As a native English speaker For Thai students this can cause several common problems. However, the good news is that with a bit of knowledge they can…
About Me…
Hi there, I’m Tim James a former IELTS examiner and IELTS teacher of over a decade. This site is where I share my exam strategies to help people get the score they need. I hope it helps you!
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