IELTS Indicator: An online, at-home replacement for the IELTS?
What is IELTS Indicator? On April 22, 2020, IELTS launched an online version of the IELTS test that test-takers could take from the comfort of their homes. This test has…
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Giving well-developed responses on your IELTS Speaking test
So, you took the IELTS again, and disappointingly enough, your speaking score is still 6.5. Frustrating, isn’t it? Especially when you’ve followed tons of “tips and tricks” from YouTube? What should you be…
Is it true that taking rural Punjab as your center will give you more bands in the IELTS?
Do rural Punjab centers give better IELTS band scores? Is the exam particularly “easy” in Punjab? Is there an easy way to pass the exam? Google sometimes returns peculiar suggested…
Free IELTS Speaking lesson!
A lot of people seem to be following the wrong sort of methods when it comes to the IELTS Speaking test. In this part 1 instructional video, I explain with…
Get an 8 on IELTS Listening: FIX these 4 errors now!
The IELTS Listening module is generally regarded as an easier module than the other three, but it certainly isn’t simple and does come with its own set of challenges. Most,…
Three things you should AVOID on the IELTS Speaking exam
Last month, I had the unique opportunity to have a chat with a room full of IELTS examiners, and the conversation soon turned to one of their pet peeves: common…
Using the ‘Past-Present-Future’ strategy in IELTS Speaking Part Two
What is the PPF strategy? Past-Present-Future is a strategy that has been discussed widely, but I am yet to see clear and detailed instructions on how exactly one must apply…
Which exam is easier – IELTS or CELPIP?
“Should I take the IELTS or the CELPIP? I don’t know the differences between these exams!” “I’ve heard that CELPIP speaking is very tough.” “The IELTS is so tough! I…
Why do I keep getting 6.5 in IELTS writing?
“Ugh, not again! I sat the exam four times, and I still can’t get past a 6.5 in writing!”One of the commonest complaints that I encounter from prospective test-takers is…