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by ieltscharlie
Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:08 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: IELTS Speaking: My Top Tips
Replies: 0
Views: 7440

IELTS Speaking: My Top Tips

http://ieltscharlie.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iStock_000012499903Small-trans_543_300_c1.png Here are my top tips for the IELTS Speaking Test. Watch my video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YIBN4J6Dv9M Here is a Summary In IELTS speaking part 1, do not just say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to a question – add mo...
by ieltscharlie
Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: Watch an IELTS Essay being assessed
Replies: 0
Views: 6810

Watch an IELTS Essay being assessed

http://ieltscharlie.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OM6UUZ0-1.jpg Watch me assess an IELTS Task 2 Advantages and Disadvantages Essay. This will help you to understand how IELTS Examiners assess IELTS essays. I use the IELTS assessment criteria used by examiners. I discuss why the essay gets certain ...
by ieltscharlie
Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: How to prepare for IELTS
Replies: 0
Views: 6802

How to prepare for IELTS

Are you preparing to take the IELTS Test? How should you prepare? When people ask this question, they often get the answer " practise, practise, practise! " This is bad advice! Doing practice tests is important, but it is not enough. So here are some other things you should do: 1. Improve ...
by ieltscharlie
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: can you suggest grammatical structures that i could incorporte in my essays ?
Replies: 2
Views: 9748

Re: can you suggest grammatical structures that i could incorporte in my essays ?

I've written a blog post about this. Here is the link http://ieltscharlie.com/ielts-writing/ielts-grammar-tips/ Here's a summary: 1. Use subordinating conjunctions Join clauses with: e.g. because, so that, although, while, whereas 2. Use relative clauses Don't write "The cat was sitting on the ...
by ieltscharlie
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Which one is correct?
Replies: 2
Views: 6385

Re: Which one is correct?

They're both grammatically correct. "Turn the switch on" is using the verb "to turn" - "on" is being used as a prepositional adverb - it's telling you where to turn the switch. "Turn on the switch" is using the phrasal verb "to turn on" - "on&qu...
by ieltscharlie
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:31 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS testing centres in order of time zone
Replies: 25
Views: 85909

Re: IELTS testing centres in order of time zone

Hello all, I'm not sure if I understand it correctly. Are there testing centers that have the same listening, reading, and writing parts when held on the same day :o --for confirmation to this subject above wrote by Zenicanka..it is true? I don't think anybody here knows the answer for sure. IELTS ...
by ieltscharlie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Will remark will reduce the current mark?
Replies: 3
Views: 19585

Re: Will remark will reduce the current mark?

AFAIK, no, the score won't reduce. IELTS / BC / IDP are a bit vague on this. Note: I've edited my previous post which said that scores could go down. I cited this page: https://support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838326-Re-marking-your-exam-Results-Enquiries-and-Appeals However, that p...
by ieltscharlie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:12 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Revaluation
Replies: 2
Views: 7517

Re: Revaluation

I know it's a bit late, but there may just be time to apply for a re-mark if you haven't done so already. EDIT - I've just noticed the original post is from February 2015, not 2017! So it probably is a bit late now ;) But I'll leave my comment up in case it helps anyone else. First of all, my unders...
by ieltscharlie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: IELTS task 1 best resource youtube/web
Replies: 2
Views: 7390

Re: IELTS task 1 best resource youtube/web

Yes, you must write an overview paragraph in Academic Task 1. If you look at Band 6 and Band 7 of Task Achievement, the overview is mentioned there. It's not mentioned in Band 8 or Band 9 because if you don't present a clear overview, you don't go above Band 7.

Hope this helps!
by ieltscharlie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:32 pm
Forum: Post information about your school, service or product
Topic: IELTS Preparation Course online - special offer
Replies: 0
Views: 6824

IELTS Preparation Course online - special offer

Join over 2000 students on my 2 hour self-study IELTS preparation course on Udemy . https://www.udemy.com/ielts-preparation-course/?couponCode=IELTSNETWORK Get All The Essential Information Learn The Best Exam Tips Find Out How To Prepare At Home Take The IELTS Test With Confidence! This IELTS Prepa...
by ieltscharlie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please assess my IELTS General Task 1 - Thank you for the feedback...
Replies: 1
Views: 1366

Re: Please assess my IELTS General Task 1 - Thank you for the feedback...

Hi It's quite a nice introduction, although I think you need to start addressing the 3 points more quickly - it's 45 words before you get to the first point, so you have less time to respond to the 3 points in detail. Task achievement is good, although you could add more detail on the 2nd and 3rd po...
by ieltscharlie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Best IELTS Tips
Replies: 10
Views: 13315

Stop Practicing and Start Reading!

If you're stuck at the same band score, despite lots of practice and lots of tips, it's probably time to stop practising IELTS. The reasons you're stuck at the same band score is probably because you don't have enough vocabulary. So if you find yourself stuck at the same IELTS band score, stop study...