How Complex Sentences Are Used In IELTS Writing And Speaking
Howdy people! Do you want to smash the IELTS test? The let me show you how complex sentences are used in IELTS so you can use them too! Complex sentences are used in IELTS writing and speaking anytime you want to link more than one idea or piece of information together in a sentence. Normally…
IELTS Speaking Do’s and Don’ts For Bands 7, 8, and 9!
OK people. Tim James, here, former IELTS speaking examiner ready to give you my top do’s and don’ts for the IELTS speaking test. I’ll be telling you what I believe it is important for candidates to do and what to avoid in order to score an IELTS band 7, 8 and 9. First Up, IELTS…
How To Introduce Yourself In IELTS Speaking
Introducing yourself in the IELTS speaking test Before the examiner says anything to you at all they will say this opening paragraph for the benefit of the recording: ‘This is the International English Language Testing System on the 20 March 2020. The Candidate name is… The candidate number is… The centre is… and the centre…
How Do IELTS Examiners Mark Speaking?
Question: How do IELTS examiners mark speaking? IELTS Examiners mark speaking by assessing your speaking skill across 4 categories, they are: fluency and coherence, lexical resource (vocabulary), grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation. The examiner gives you a band score out of 9 for each of those criteria and then the average of those is…
How To Get A Band 9 In IELTS Speaking
Firstly, to be clear I am a former IELTS Speaking examiner and so the information I am offering is genuine and the advice I give will work. This article, is aimed at students who are already very good at English and are just looking for that extra nudge to get them from an IELTS band…
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 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…
IELTS Speaking Fluency and Coherence
Want To Improve Your IELTS Fluency And Coherence for the Speaking Exam? The owners of the IELTS exam have produced the video below to show candidates how to improve their IELTS Speaking Fluency and Coherence band score. As normal, the full script is underneath to help. Play The Video… Improve English & Prepare For IELTS…
IELTS Speaking Vocabulary
Need Help Improving Your Vocabulary for the IELTS Speaking Exam? If so, then you are in the right place. Watch the short video from the British Council (IELTS owners) and discover how to improve your vocabulary for IELTS speaking. The full script is underneath to help, and don’t miss my recommendations below the script! Play…
IELTS Speaking Grammar
How To Improve Your IELTS Grammar Band Score For The Speaking Test The video below was produced by the British Council who actually part own the IELTS exam. This means their advice is important. The script is below the video in case you need it. Play The Video… IELTS Speaking Grammar – Improve English &…
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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