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by Ryan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: FINISHED!📝We're adding one sentence per day to this band 9 essay! | Essay demonstration #️2
Replies: 0
Views: 12942

FINISHED!📝We're adding one sentence per day to this band 9 essay! | Essay demonstration #️2

Well done! Here is the completed band 9 essay: Smart devices have put all of the world’s information at our fingertips. The benefits of this development are obvious, but what are the drawbacks? People today are capable of accessing the internet through their mobile smart device. This puts them in to...
by Ryan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: FINISHED!👉Help rebuild this band 9 essay one sentence at a time!📝 | Essay demonstration #️3
Replies: 0
Views: 12730

FINISHED!👉Help rebuild this band 9 essay one sentence at a time!📝 | Essay demonstration #️3

Well done! Here is the completed band 9 essay: Many people believe that a large proportion of a country's health budget should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give examples from persona...
by Ryan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: FINISHED! Help write this IELTS essay! 📝 Essay demonstration #4
Replies: 1
Views: 3640

FINISHED! Help write this IELTS essay! 📝 Essay demonstration #4

Thank you for helping to finish this essay. We'll start another one soon, so keep an eye out! Some people think that motorists should pay for building and maintaining roads, while others think that the government should pay the costs of such infrastructure. What is your opinion? Give reasons for you...
by Ryan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Need a speaking partner
Replies: 1
Views: 13406

Re: Need a speaking partner

Welcome! I hope you found a training partner.
by Ryan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: Listen to IELTSCast Episode 101! (Speaking Part 1: Shoes)
Replies: 0
Views: 12893

Listen to IELTSCast Episode 101! (Speaking Part 1: Shoes)

Hey guys!

I just released the latest episode of IELTSCast. You can listen to it here:

https://traffic.libsyn.com/ieltscast/IELTSCast_101.mp3
by Ryan
Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: My Task 2 writing sample
Replies: 1
Views: 3334

Re: My Task 2 writing sample

Hi IELTSfriend,

Please find my comments attached.
by Ryan
Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Second essay
Replies: 1
Views: 2971

Re: Second essay

Hi IELTSfriend,

Attached are my thoughts.
by Ryan
Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Academic Task 1 sample
Replies: 1
Views: 3333

Re: Academic Task 1 sample

Hi IELTSfriend,

Attached is my feedback.
by Ryan
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Thanks Ryan here's my first essay
Replies: 2
Views: 3111

Re: Thanks Ryan here's my first essay

Hi Charlie,

Attached are my thoughts.
Charlie 1.pdf
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by Ryan
Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:41 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: IELTS Speaking: Two new 'Repeat After Me' exercises
Replies: 0
Views: 12922

IELTS Speaking: Two new 'Repeat After Me' exercises

You are expected to repeat what you hear aloud while watching these videos.

The first video is for Part 1 of the exam and the second for Part 2. Both were scripted in response to real questions seen on a recent IELTS exam.



by Ryan
Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:32 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Youngest Indian student who got 7.5 bands in ielts
Replies: 1
Views: 24114

Re: Youngest Indian student who got 7.5 bands in ielts

Hi Shahbaz,

Thank you for sharing the story. Congratulations on your success!

I believe someone posted a similar story from your account a few years ago: https://ieltsnetwork.com/viewtopic.php? ... 205#p13205
by Ryan
Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: got 8 overall with 7 or above in each module (with one month prep)
Replies: 2
Views: 7303

Re: got 8 overall with 7 or above in each module (with one month prep)

Big congratulations, Ahmed! Thank you for taking the time to share your story and results. :)
by Ryan
Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS Speaking questions seen yesterday
Replies: 0
Views: 35913

IELTS Speaking questions seen yesterday

These questions were reported to me by email: Cue Card: Who have you met recently? Where? How was your experience? Part 3 conversation: Do you think keeping organised is important? Are you organised at work or home? Who is in your home keeping things tidy? Organisation or working environment how sho...
by Ryan
Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: General Task 1 and 2 questions seen today
Replies: 0
Views: 15152

General Task 1 and 2 questions seen today

Thank you to the candidate that just sent me this by email: Writing task 1 You recently broke your leg and your colleagues visited with 'get well soon' cards and presents. Write a letter to: 1. Thank them 2. Describe how you have been spending your time while recovering 3. Tell some other informatio...
by Ryan
Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:50 am
Forum: Tech questions
Topic: I have one doubt about posting my writing
Replies: 1
Views: 25854

Re: I have one doubt about posting my writing

Hi Ligy, If you haven't already, please take a look at the public versions of the band descriptors charts for an idea of how each response is graded: Task 1 https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/ielts_task_1_writing_band_descriptors.pdf Task 2 https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/...
by Ryan
Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Immigration specific discussion
Topic: Buying a Canadian business can win Express Entry PR points
Replies: 0
Views: 19539

Buying a Canadian business can win Express Entry PR points

This might be helpful information to those of you applying for PR to Canada:
https://youtu.be/hfeBooLswT0
by Ryan
Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Leon shares the story behind his band 7.5!
Replies: 0
Views: 17154

Leon shares the story behind his band 7.5!

https://youtu.be/dy9K129JZFA
by Ryan
Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:46 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: My new IELTS Speaking course has been launched!
Replies: 0
Views: 15312

My new IELTS Speaking course has been launched!

Users with a Premium Subscription will see a new forum: 'Listen and Repeat' Speech Shadowing Library 8-)
by Ryan
Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: Important 2020 changes to IELTS Listening!
Replies: 0
Views: 20145

Important 2020 changes to IELTS Listening!

Watch this video for a quick update on what has been changed:

by Ryan
Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: These Task 2 topics were repeats!
Replies: 0
Views: 22017

These Task 2 topics were repeats!

In this video, I discuss the phenomenon of IELTS Task 2 topics that have been seen more than once on the exam:

https://youtu.be/xCY-uLZnPK0
by Ryan
Sun Jan 26, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Question seen January 2020 in Pakistan
Replies: 0
Views: 20779

Question seen January 2020 in Pakistan

Many people believe that individuals are responsible for their own happiness, while others think happiness is dependent on external factors. Discuss both views and include your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and examples from your experience. I made a quick video suggesting response stru...
by Ryan
Sat Jan 25, 2020 3:21 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: Good vs bad IELTS essay structures (a real Task 2 question seen in 2020)
Replies: 0
Views: 20104

Good vs bad IELTS essay structures (a real Task 2 question seen in 2020)

It's a short video, but I hope you still find it helpful!

by Ryan
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: 25th July 2019 ielts academics exam
Replies: 1
Views: 8670

Re: 25th July 2019 ielts academics exam

Hi Priyanjali,

Can you share the writing questions and any speaking prompts you remember?