Better IELTS Writing: Mastering Articles for Higher IELTS Band Scores

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One of the most common mistakes in IELTS Writing is incorrect use of articles. Mastering the three articles in English will give your writing a band score boost. There are two categories of article: definite and indefinite. Definite Article – “the” The definite article ‘the’ is used to introduce a certain or particular noun. In short, the noun being talked about is familiar to both the speaker/writer and the listener/reader. See the example below: Susan:   Did you enjoy the party? Nina:     Yes, I did! In the example above, both Susan and Nina refer to a … [Read more...]

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How many English words do you need for the IELTS Test?

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Your performance in all aspects of the IELTS Test improves more with a broader vocabulary. You understand more and can express yourself better. Key attributes are required if you are to do well in the IELTS Test! It’s obvious really. Isn’t it? Here are some interesting statistical facts, which may surprise you: Just 10 words make up almost a quarter (23.7%) of the ink on any page. These are the repeated words like; a, the and of. 86,741 word families make up 100% of the ink on a page. I should add that there are more words in the English language, so there is a very, very small … [Read more...]

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7 Spelling Rules for IELTS Vocabulary

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Is spelling Important in the IELTS Test?

Have you ever experienced a situation where you are stuck with the clock ticking because you can’t figure out how to spell a word? You wracked your brain yet nothing came out? This is a universal struggle of both native and non-native speakers of English, let alone IELTS Test candidates. Spelling Most people, in their lives, have experienced this inability to spell correctly. Even professional writers. Why should we spell correctly? Is it really important?      Read this passage: Aoccdrnig to rscheearch by the Lngiusiitc Dptanmeret at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it … [Read more...]

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The IELTS Test – Some Facts and Figures

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I’m often asked for advice on which associations and governments recognise or require candidates to hold an IELTS test report. For those who don’t know, IELTS candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. After completion they receive an IELTS test report form. There is a distinction between Academic and General IELTS Training in the reading and writing modules. The Academic reading and writing modules assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is … [Read more...]

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The first rule for IELTS Test success

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Nowadays, the successful band is at the IELTS higher band range, which begins at band seven. These higher bands are required in the IELTS exam for many professional qualifications, such as in the medical professions and dentistry not to mention academic qualifications, where the IELTS higher band seven is now frequently requested on university courses for MBAs and other postgraduate research courses. A change in Government Visa regulations also means that to gain some entry visas into Britain (and some other English speaking countries) or to extend some existing visas, it is also … [Read more...]

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7 Idioms for Compelling English

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Native English speakers pepper both speech and writing with idioms. This makes them sound more compelling. For the IELTS Test student this is a good skill to develop. It makes speech interesting and vibrant. However, using too many idioms can make you sound like a comedy sketch – lampooning idiom users. So what is an idiom? A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words, e.g., a bird in the hand is worth two In the bush – this means having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because … [Read more...]

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IELTS Test Tips – 5 Ways to improve your grammar

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Native English speakers aren’t expected to achieve IELTS 7 or better just to be allowed to live, study or work in their home country - unlike most IELTS Academic students who want to live in those same countries.  Perhaps this is just as well because English grammar can be very challenging, even for native English speakers and the fact that English is your mother tongue doesn’t mean you automatically have a good grasp of English grammar. So how does a native English person learn grammar? With the exception of formal teaching at school, the native English speaker learns from many … [Read more...]

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How to Score Highly in the IELTS Test – 7 Points to Remember

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The IELTS test is one of the most challenging things to do. To get that high band score in just one take you need to concentrate and work hard at your IELTS test preparation, just as you did at school in your other subjects. Not being able to reach the required band score will be costly for you in money and time because you have to take the test again and again until you reach the band score you need for your chosen career path. Students wishing to have their IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 marked and corrected by our professionals - click here For those who don’t know, the IELTS test … [Read more...]

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IELTS Test Day – 5 Tips to Prepare Yourself Mentally and Physically

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The day of the IELTS Test is often a very long day beginning at 8.00am, when you register, until 1.00pm when you finish the first three parts of the exam. And you still have to wait for your speaking time. A natural way to sustain energy during the day is to have a good night's sleep. Sleep rejuvenates the body and relaxes the mind. Poor sleep patterns disturb both the physical and mental faculties. Then, make sure you are ready for the day by having a good breakfast that will sustain your energy levels and help control your nervousness. A balanced diet and a proper lifestyle are … [Read more...]

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