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 the same format as the IELTS computer-based test, and has similar requirements as the online TOEFL test: A quiet and comfortable space to take your […]
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 doing, then, to finally achieve that band 7? Read on! Far too often, test-takers will deliver short, curt, direct responses to an examiner’s questions on […]
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 searches for the IELTS: These can be quite the rabbit hole if you venture deep enough! What I find interesting is that many students look […]
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 the help of a student what needs to be done during the test. Much of the advice here is applicable for the other parts of […]
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, if not all, students I’ve taught had quite a couple of things in common when it came to the IELTS Listening test. They’d generally get […]
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 test-taker errors in the Speaking exam. Knowing that this was something most of my students initially struggled with, I asked them what they wished test-takers […]
Listening – Multiple Choice Questions
Questions 11-15. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C BICYCLES FOR THE WORLD 11 In 1993 Dan Pearman went to Ecuador A as a tourist guide. B as part of his studies. C as a voluntary worker. 12 Dan’s neighbour was successful in business because he A employed carpenters from the area. B was […]
Listening – Notes
Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. LIBRARY INFORMATION Example Answer Minimum joining age: 18 years For registration, must take • two 1 and • two forms of I.D. e.g driving licence, 2 Cost to join per year (without current student card): 3 […]
Listening – Matching information
Quiz mode: Questions 37-40 Which statement applies to each of the following people who were interviewed by Shona? Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A—F, next to questions 37-40. A gave false data B decided to stop participating C refused to tell Shona about their job D kept changing their mind […]
Listening – Tables
Questions 1-5 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. Programme of Activities for First Day Time Place Event Example 10.00 1 Meet the Principal and staff 10.15 Talk by 2 10.45 Talk by 3 4 Classroom 5 5 test Questions 5-10 Complete the table below. […]
