How to write the introduction for an essay on IELTS Task 2

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

The introduction should be clear and concise. It doesn’t need to be very long and grand since this is a short 250-word essay. Here’s what it should include: a paraphrase (use of different words but same meaning) of the topic…

How to answer diagram label completion questions for the IELTS Reading Test

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

e_monk via Compfight One type of question that you might get on the IELTS Reading test is completing labels for a diagram. This tests how well you can follow a detailed description of a process or features/traits of something. You…

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Speed of Language – Which is faster – English, Japanese, Chinese or Spanish?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

This isn’t directly related to IELTS, but I thought this was interesting about how different languages sound to other speakers. If you think English sounds fast, well, compared to Japanese or Spanish, it’ slower. BUT, there are a lot more…

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What IELTS score do you need to study in New Zealand?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

Christopher Bowley via Compfight I thought I’d make a resource list of places that state what their requirements are for IELTS. It’s just a start and it’s mostly the main ones that I know off the top of my head,…

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Sample IELTS Speaking questions – Full Interview

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

As you know, the IELTS Speaking session is divided into three parts. Here’s a sample of what you would expect to hear from the examiner. Of course, the number of questions they ask will depend on the time spent –…

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How to get a 7 on your IELTS essay – use sentence variety

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

If you look at the band descriptors for both Task 1 and Task 2, you will find that under Grammatical Range and Accuracy, you should “use a variety of complex structures” to get a 7+. You want your writing to be…

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How to write an Opinion Essay for Task 2 in IELTS

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

Wendell via Compfight Using the steps I’ve written about before: Analyzing the Task Question and the 4-Paragraph Structure, here is how you can approach the Opinion essay. Example: With the recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that…

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Overview of the IELTS Speaking Test

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Pearl — 1 Comment ↓

There are 3 parts in the IELTS Speaking test. Part 1: Introduction & Interview (4-5 minutes) The examiner introduces him/herself and confirms your identity and will ask for your passport. The examiner will then ask you general questions on familiar…

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How to write the Discuss and Give Your Opinion essay for Task 2 in IELTS

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Pearl — No Comments ↓

One type of Task 2 question is one that gives you two views about an issue and then asks you to discuss those two views and to give your opinion as well. How do you approach and organize this kind…

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