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- Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:24 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Re: Ryan, feedback on my writing task 2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3866
Re: Ryan, feedback on my writing task 2
Hi ____, You are composing sentences that are too complex for your skill level. As an example, let's dissect your first supporting paragraph: The Idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one because technology now a days providing the platform to know, how a particular field is in...
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:07 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Writing Task 2 - Computers Invention ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3532
Re: Writing Task 2 - Computers Invention ?
Hi Bunni, As I stated before, I think you are attempting to use grammatically structures that are too complicated for your skill level. Please don't fall into the trap of thinking that the only way to score well on the exam is to write long, elaborate sentences. I've seen people score as high as ban...
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:00 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: IELTS test in the UAE and India - August 2013
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2165
Re: IELTS test in the UAE and India - August 2013
Hi Ryan, Thanks for validating the letter. I'll try to follow your suggestions. I am still, in the process of grasping the content that you have uploaded in your YouTube channel. However, The tidings is that, I had already appeared for the IELTS exam on September 21st, 2013 in India. I am eagerly w...
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:58 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Comment on my essay
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1658
Re: Comment on my essay
Hi Ashwin, Your essay is much to personal in tone. Using pronouns and asking rhetorical questions make your essay read as though it were a letter. Thus, instead of lines like "we read in the newspaper...", try "many newspapers report...". Your thesis isn't clear. The question ask...
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:19 am
- Forum: Post your success story
- Topic: Finally, I achieved my target
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7648
Re: Finally, I achieved my target
Hi Lakdas,
Wow. Those are some incredible scores. Congratulations! I'm happy to hear you were able to finally get your 7. What were the strategies you followed in the reading section?
Wow. Those are some incredible scores. Congratulations! I'm happy to hear you were able to finally get your 7. What were the strategies you followed in the reading section?
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:17 am
- Forum: Post your success story
- Topic: Mission IELTS Accomplished
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8818
Re: Mission IELTS Accomplished
This is terrific news, Yogi. All of your hard work has paid off!
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:46 am
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: Re: Introduction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1763
Re: Introduction
Hi ____,
It is a pleasure to meet you. Why have you switched focus to the IELTS?
Good luck with your studies!
It is a pleasure to meet you. Why have you switched focus to the IELTS?
Good luck with your studies!
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:45 am
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: Hi every body
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1449
Re: Hi every body
Hi Suo, Thank you for the kind words about my work. I'm happy to hear you've had so much success with the IELTS. Oman is one of my favourite holiday destinations. It is just beautiful and the people are lovely. Several of my teaching colleagues ended up working there and never left! Good luck with y...
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:40 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: My IELTS Score GT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1573
Re: My IELTS Score GT
Hi Bunni,
I'm sorry to hear the disappointing news. Try to stay positive. What were the questions you faced in the different parts of the exam?
I'm sorry to hear the disappointing news. Try to stay positive. What were the questions you faced in the different parts of the exam?
- Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:02 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Comment on my essay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1754
Re: Comment on my essay
Hi Ashwin, You use a lot of very personal language in your essay (i.e. we, our, I). This makes your essay read like a letter. The examiner would not appreciate the lack of academic tone. There are also several grammatical issues. Plural use is an area in need of improvement. I think the examiner wou...
- Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:51 pm
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: Use this video's comment section to find speaking partners
- Replies: 48
- Views: 10016
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:51 am
- Forum: IELTS preparation resources
- Topic: Let's talk about speed reading
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4040
Let's talk about speed reading
In an interview I conducted for IELTSCast, Toby shared with me that part of the secret to his 8.5 in reading was learning to speed read using Tony Buzan's material. You can find this material and more on YouTube (just do a simple search). Before you start practicing, however, try this test to check ...
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:35 pm
- Forum: Latest IELTS questions
- Topic: ILETS - AUS - Task 2 - General Training Question - 21/09/13
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3351
Re: ILETS - AUS - Task 2 - General Training Question - 21/09
Of course. I should have recognised you from your email.
Let's hope for good news.
Let's hope for good news.
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:48 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: 21 September essay topic in India
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3166
Re: 21 September essay topic in India
Thanks Ryan, for your best wishes. This is a classical example that how a person as an examiner can dent your carrier. I cannot express the mental harassment , I underwent . On the other hand , people like you , who are doing selfless service to students . There should be some audit system to check...
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:46 am
- Forum: Latest IELTS questions
- Topic: ILETS - AUS - Task 2 - General Training Question - 21/09/13
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3351
Re: ILETS - AUS - Task 2 - General Training Question - 21/09
Thank you for sharing this information, Fulecha. How do you feel about your performance?
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:38 pm
- Forum: IELTS preparation resources
- Topic: Anyone else watching BBC Words in the News?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3663
Re: Anyone else watching BBC Words in the News?
^Yes, I am also a big fan of that series. I use it from time to time with my in-class students. Thank you for sharing.
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:36 pm
- Forum: IELTS preparation resources
- Topic: Post helpful online listening resources!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5401
Re: Post helpful online listening resources!
Those are some great resources, Anna. Thank you for sharing them. I will include them as part of my newsletter next week.
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 2:34 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: 21 September essay topic in India
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3166
Re: 21 September essay topic in India
Thank you very much for your kind words, Tina. I also feel very fortunate to be able to connect with people all around the world via these websites. Your speaking mark is quite extraordinary. A 1.5 band jump after reevaluation? The original examiner must have been asleep at the wheel. ;) I wish you ...
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 2:01 pm
- Forum: Post your speaking
- Topic: How to prepare in one minute for speaking part 2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2436
How to prepare in one minute for speaking part 2
As you know, you are given one minute to quickly prepare your thoughts for part 2 of the speaking exam. In this video, I explain how to effectively make use of this minute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSGmvVQVBhM I encourage you to try this speaking yourself. Record your response to this cue card...
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:31 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: 21 September essay topic in India
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3166
Re: 21 September essay topic in India
Thank you for sharing this information, Tina. How do you feel about your performance?
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:46 am
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: hello
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1527
Re: hello
Hi Crissy,
It's very nice to meet you. Yes, the exam can be so frustrating. At least you know you are capable of scoring 7+ in each section. I'm sure you will be successful in your next attempt.
It's very nice to meet you. Yes, the exam can be so frustrating. At least you know you are capable of scoring 7+ in each section. I'm sure you will be successful in your next attempt.
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: missing letter need feedback
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3305
Re: missing letter need feedback
You lost something on the train. Write a letter to the stationmaster of your local train station. In your letter • state what the item is • describe where you think you lost it • explain how you can be contacted in the event the item is found Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any a...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:45 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Hi Ryan can you please check my essay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2552
Re: Hi Ryan can you please check my essay
These days in many countries various governments have been increasing retirement age. What do you think increasing this age is good or bad? Nowadays, there is a different superannuation age in various countries and it is a paradoxical debate that what should be the ideal retirement age. It is argue...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:21 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: IELTS test in the UAE and India - August 2013
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2165
Re: IELTS test in the UAE and India - August 2013
Task 1 General training A friend of yours is planning a business trip to the city you know very well. He/she wants to spend one day to see the city. Please say - What are the must-see places to visit? - Suggest a few places to eat in. - What transport is available and convenient to use there? Need ...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:42 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Nursery school
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3630