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by Ryan
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS writing questions asked on 25 March
Replies: 9
Views: 14920

Re: IELTS writing questions asked on 25 March

Task 1 : Write a letter to your friend who has recently agreed to remain at your flat (apartment) while you are on a holiday. In your letter : - give details about your flat - give any additional instructions about flat - explain what he can do in case of any emergency Task 2: People now a days thi...
by Ryan
Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:42 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Capitals or small letters? Abbreviations?
Replies: 1
Views: 7605

Re: Capitals or small letters? Abbreviations?

Most publications are now writing 'internet' with a lowercase 'i'. With regards to acronyms and initialisms, try to avoid them unless they are the more recognised reference. For example, you would probably be OK to use the initialism 'FBI' as it is the more common reference to the Federal Bureau of ...
by Ryan
Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:27 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Please recommend me some teach for speaking evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 6996

Re: Please recommend me some teach for speaking evaluation

Hi Miaacoby,

You could try contacting my friend and colleague, Tom. He is a talented IELTS Speaking coach, and I believe he still teaches online via Skype. His email is thomas@drvipmethod.com.
by Ryan
Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:25 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Conditionals in Writing Task 2 ?
Replies: 2
Views: 6998

Re: Conditionals in Writing Task 2 ?

It is with reference to the grammatical structures that describe the situational relationship between two items. The British Council has a concise explanation of the basic types here: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org ... itionals-1
by Ryan
Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:20 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Writing T1
Replies: 2
Views: 6998

Re: Writing T1

Hi Walid! You will definitely be penalised if your response is only 75 words in length.
by Ryan
Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Task 2
Replies: 5
Views: 8564

Re: Task 2

Hi Elhassan,

Write about both. Clearly declare whether you feel there are more/less advantages in the introduction or conclusion paragraph.
by Ryan
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:37 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: 4th March 2017 IELTS General Reading and Listening Answers
Replies: 54
Views: 99736

Re: 4th March 2017 IELTS General Reading and Listening Answers

omesanni wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:36 am Yea baby. Just checked my result online and i got


Listening: 8.5
Reading: 8.5
Writing: 7.5
Speaking: 7.5
Overall: 8.0


I am so happy. I am going to get a very high score in Express Entry
Great news! Congratulations!
by Ryan
Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:31 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Please send me the writing tasks you see in 2017!
Replies: 14
Views: 29840

Re: Please send me the writing tasks you see in 2017!

Thanks very much for sharing, guys!
by Ryan
Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Congratulations, Navneet! (Band 8 success story!)
Replies: 0
Views: 9295

Congratulations, Navneet! (Band 8 success story!)

This just landed in my inbox:

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by Ryan
Sat Feb 04, 2017 2:17 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: My new videos from January 2017!
Replies: 0
Views: 7725

My new videos from January 2017!

I pulled together three new videos last month. Have a look!





by Ryan
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:14 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Please send me the writing tasks you see in 2017!
Replies: 14
Views: 29840

Re: Please send me the writing tasks you see in 2017!

Writing General: Task 1, Write a letter to colleague, explaining him why he should choose your accomodation and why you are leaving? Task 2, Most of countries allow 18-years-old drivers while some countries has decided it to be 25-years-old Give your opinion after discussing both. (Sentences might ...
by Ryan
Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Please send me the writing tasks you see in 2017!
Replies: 14
Views: 29840

Please send me the writing tasks you see in 2017!

Are you taking the IELTS in 2017? I would really appreciate receiving the Task 1 and 2 questions you see to help with a new series of IELTS YouTube videos I am building. Please reply publicly to this thread or send a private email to ryan@ieltsielts.com. Thank you!
by Ryan
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Got 8 in IELTS and what I did to get there!
Replies: 1
Views: 8835

Re: Got 8 in IELTS and what I did to get there!

Thank you for sharing, EL! Great news about your band 8. I'm very happy to hear you recommend Chris Green's work, as I'm also a big fan of his website and resources. Good luck with your future endeavours and thank you for offering to help others. :)
by Ryan
Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: A terrific resource for TOEFL prep...
Replies: 0
Views: 9700

A terrific resource for TOEFL prep...

If you are taking the TOEFL, be sure to check out Mike's TOEFL tutorial series on YouTube and his blog at TOEFLResources.com. Great stuff!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL9Hv-bdqxI
by Ryan
Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:28 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Overall score of 8.5
Replies: 3
Views: 9850

Re: Overall score of 8.5

Hi Chang, I think you are likely going to be the only person ever in the history of this website to report an 8.5 score to the 'Post your results' forum and not the 'Success stories' forum. :lol: Amazing results. Congratulations on the tremendous achievement. Thank you kindly for the nice words abou...
by Ryan
Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:39 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Academic 13/02 Result
Replies: 4
Views: 9246

Re: Academic 13/02 Result

Thank you for the kind words, Micha. Congratulations on the success!
by Ryan
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:02 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Change username
Replies: 1
Views: 1625

Re: Change username

Hi there,

Please send me a private message with the account info you would like changed.
by Ryan
Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: IELTSCast Episode 42 - Syeda and I talk about her band 8 in IELTS writing
Replies: 0
Views: 10003

IELTSCast Episode 42 - Syeda and I talk about her band 8 in IELTS writing

Many thanks to Syeda for taking the time to share this success story: http://traffic.libsyn.com/ieltscast/Episode_42_-_Syeda_scores_band_8_in_writing_on_her_first_IELTS_attempt.mp3 If the player isn't displaying above, you can download the episode here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/ieltscast/Episode_42...
by Ryan
Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: PLEASE ASSESS MY WRITING
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

Re: PLEASE ASSESS MY WRITING

Hi maianh, In future, please do not directly 'edit' the post after receiving feedback. Now that you have edited the original post, David's comments do not entirely apply, and other candidates cannot see the process you have gone through to put his feedback into action. Next time, please paste your e...
by Ryan
Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Need funding to register for IELTS test and to study
Replies: 3
Views: 3542

Re: Need funding to register for IELTS test and to study

Hi Ajay,

Please create an IndieGoGo or Go Fund Me account and post the campaign link here. Good luck!
by Ryan
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: IELTSCast Episode 41 - Glenn uses iPhone and Facebook apps to help him get band 8
Replies: 0
Views: 8592

IELTSCast Episode 41 - Glenn uses iPhone and Facebook apps to help him get band 8

Glenn and I dissect his band 8 in this episode. It is (if I may say so myself ;)) a really interesting talk, and Glenn articulates his positions well. Have a listen: http://traffic.libsyn.com/ieltscast/Episode_41_-_Glenn_uses_iPhone_and_Facebook_apps_to_help_him_score_band_8.mp3 Direct download: htt...
by Ryan
Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Post information about your school, service or product
Topic: ESLMeet.com has been relaunched
Replies: 1
Views: 7617

ESLMeet.com has been relaunched

I pulled this community together a few years ago to help put ESL teacher and students in touch with each other. I recently redid the user interface to make navigating a little easier. If you're looking for a language tutor or student(s) in your area of the globe, have a look: http://www.eslmeet.com ...
by Ryan
Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Tech questions
Topic: Hi Ryan
Replies: 1
Views: 7757

Re: Hi Ryan

Thanks, Radwa! Looking forward to your IELTS success story. :)
by Ryan
Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)
Replies: 11
Views: 19424

Re: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)

Congratulations on the success, LCHU. I hope this performance has helped opened all sorts of doors for you. Thank you for the kind words about my work, too. I'm truly happy the videos helped you get results. :)
by Ryan
Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: thanks sir. i scored 8.5 overall in academic test
Replies: 1
Views: 8718

Re: thanks sir. i scored 8.5 overall in academic test

What a performance! That you for sharing your success with this community, Dr Sid. :) Please let me know if you can spare an hour to do an IELTSCast interview and share some of the strategies that allowed you to score so well.