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 … [Read more...]
7 Spelling Rules for IELTS Vocabulary
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 … [Read more...]
IELTS Task 1 mistakes which annoy the examiner and lose you marks for grammar
IELTS Test candidates seeking band score 7 or higher often lose marks needlessly by making elementary mistakes which annoy the examiner. In this short post I've included some examples for you, with the correct answers. You can find more IELTS Test grammar tips here. Can you correct the following? IELTS Task 1 Mistakes A singular noun/expression needs a singular verb: a) The pie diagram give information about tourists. b) The first chart illustrate c) The table below show the consumer … [Read more...]
Writing Task for IELTS – Apostrophe Uses and Abuses
Nothing grates more for an English grammarian than seeing an apostrophe used incorrectly – abused some would say! This small mark is often used in written English yet many still stumble on its correct use. Is it really necessary to know how to use it correctly? Rumours of its imminent demise are premature and it still forms an important part of English grammar, so - as well as other IELTS Test tips we provide - IELTS Test candidates wanting to get high band scores do need to learn correct … [Read more...]
How to get higher IELTS Band Scores using linking words and phrases
Students are often disappointed with their IELTS score, wondering why after all the studying they’ve done, they did not receive the IELTS band score 7 they needed. Here’s where Pass IELTS Higher can help – by teaching you easy ways to improve your English techniques for the IELTS Test. 5 Reasons to use Linking in IELTS Writing and Speech One way to improve your IELTS band score is to use linking in your writing and speech. Here are 5 reasons why: Linking your ideas from sentence to sentence … [Read more...]
