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- Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:01 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Every Candidate Appearing in IELTS should read this article.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2105
Every Candidate Appearing in IELTS should read this article.
The article is by an IELTS Examiner named David Park. It deals with the importance of being pin pointedly on Topic. There is a sample essay and comments. At first glance the essay looks to be addressing the topic well. But only till the examiner explains why the essay cannot get anymore than 4 bands...
- Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:09 am
- Forum: IELTS preparation resources
- Topic: How to Improve Intonation?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2108
Re: How to Improve Intonation?
Just realized I posted it in the wrong section. Sorry for that.
- Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:50 am
- Forum: IELTS preparation resources
- Topic: How to Improve Intonation?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2108
How to Improve Intonation?
Any suggestions on this? I consider myself as having good command over grammar when I express myself in speaking. At least that is what most of the native speakers I have been lucky to have a chat with on Skype say. The area of improvement I am constantly suggested is the intonation. I also realize ...
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:06 am
- Forum: IELTS preparation resources
- Topic: List of useful English words for Essay writing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2837
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:52 am
- Forum: IELTS preparation resources
- Topic: List of useful English words for Essay writing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2837
List of useful English words for Essay writing
I just stumbled upon this useful list of words and phrases. Thought it would be a good share for students of IELTS.
http://martinpiecyk.com/site/improveyou ... index.html
http://martinpiecyk.com/site/improveyou ... index.html
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:39 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Academic Writing Task 2 - Children
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6531
Re: Academic Writing Task 2 - Children
It is important to ensure that children with a wide range of abilities and from a variety of social backgrounds mix with each other at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge and experience (250words) An...
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:08 am
- Forum: Post your success story
- Topic: Just a quick thanks to everybody
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10204
Re: Just a quick thanks to everybody
That is a great news. Overall 8.5 or 8.5 in writing?
- Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:36 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3006
Re: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
Good idea! The four pie charts illustrate information regarding the people in Yemen and Italy ( better say the population share of various age groups in Yemen and Italy). They show the change in the ages of populations in 2000 and 2050. ( you might want to rephrase this. Something like - They show ...
- Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:26 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3006
Re: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
The pie charts illustrate the percentage of population in different age groups in Italy and Yemen in 2000 and predicts the same for the year 2050 .From an overall perspective it is visible/clear/evident that major percentage of population is formed by young adults in these years. ( you are overusin...
- Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:15 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3006
Re: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
Hi Harry I just went through your report after submitting mine , and I realized that my report is exquisitely simple as compared to yours. Your writing is great. I hope I can improve on mine. :? Candy Nothing to worry about. You will only improve. I was actually keeping the format that a a former I...
- Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:45 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3006
Re: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
The given pie charts provide an overview of the percent share of various age groups in the total population of Yemen and Italy in the year 2000. The second pie chart makes predictions for the year 2050 regarding the same. Taking a closer look at the Pie chart relating to Yemen it is evident that ado...
- Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:44 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3006
Lets do it together - IELTS AC writing task I - June 05
So, I was thinking that it would be a good idea for us to do the same task in a single thread. This could help us opening our minds to new ways of presenting the given data. A lot can be learned I believe from seeing others do the same task you yourself have done. You get to learn about many details...
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:29 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: preserve minority languages (Can this piece be 7?)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3071
Re: preserve minority languages (Can this piece be 7?)
@Inidaharry, What's your score on writing? I saw your essays which are really good. Vocabulary is something that a person cannot learn in a short time. If you didn't get a high score, I will be frustrated. You know, I just cannot write essays like yours. I will appear for IELTS test for the first t...
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:26 am
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: study partners aim for 7+
- Replies: 2
- Views: 764
Re: study partners aim for 7+
You can add me - harry.5abi
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:14 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: preserve minority languages (Can this piece be 7?)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3071
Re: preserve minority languages (Can this piece be 7?)
Some people believe that governments should protect the lesser-known languages, to what extent do you agree or disagree? It is true that some minority languages are dying and being replaced by few of the major languages such as English, Chinese and Spanish. When the debate comes to whether or not w...
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:40 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Writing Task II - Sporting events precursor to World peace?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5078
Writing Task II - Sporting events precursor to World peace?
Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? The history of Human race has been a one filled with violen...
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:00 pm
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: Need partner for IELTS speaking...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 760
Re: Need partner for IELTS speaking...
What band are you aiming for in speaking?
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:54 pm
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: Finding speaking partner to score 7.5
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1085
Re: Finding speaking partner to score 7.5
Great, add me. Skype ID - harry.5abi
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:44 pm
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: Speaking partner aiming for 7.5+
- Replies: 1
- Views: 638
Speaking partner aiming for 7.5+
Hi, I'm appearing for my IELTS academic on July 10. And I am looking for a speaking partner who I can practice with regularly at a fixed time. My time zone is +5:30. Remember, regularity is important. I am sick and tired of speaking buddies who show up once a week. It would be good if you are alread...
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:37 pm
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: i need an ielts partner with an aim of 8 band score
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1454
Re: i need an ielts partner with an aim of 8 band score
I'm also aiming for 8 bands. So, if that is your need , add me to skype. ID- harry.5abi
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:36 pm
- Forum: IELTS related discussion
- Topic: looking for female ielts speaking patner to score 8
- Replies: 42
- Views: 14183
Re: looking for female ielts speaking patner to score 8
Hi, I am not a female but we share the common goal of 8 bands. In case you changed your mind , add me to skype. ID - Harry.5abi.
- Sat May 10, 2014 12:29 pm
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Hi Please correct this essay and give me the band score
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1402
Re: Hi Please correct this essay and give me the band score
Thanks a lot for your time and effort . Can you please be more specific as to what changes are required in the last line Thanks again Rather the last paragraph. You can just remove the "it is felt" part and the sentence will still make sense. " It is thus hoped that these solutions a...
- Sat May 10, 2014 10:54 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Hi Please correct this essay and give me the band score
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1402
Re: Hi Please correct this essay and give me the band score
Essay question - Many children today find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention in school . What could you think are the possible causes ? What are the possible solutions . The power to concentrate and ability to focus are considered to be the major attributes for the success of an individua...
- Sat May 10, 2014 10:35 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: Task 2 - Language learning and Cultural Understanding
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3515
Task 2 - Language learning and Cultural Understanding
In order to learn a new language well one should get to know the culture and the lifestyle of the country where it is spoken. To what extent do you agree with this idea? Perhaps the single most important skill that separates humans from other animals is the ability among humans to readily use vocal...
- Sat May 10, 2014 9:22 am
- Forum: Post your writing
- Topic: IELTS Task 1 - International Tourist Arrivals
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1176
IELTS Task 1 - International Tourist Arrivals
http://www.ielts-exam.net/images/graphs/IELTS_Writing_Task_1_135.png The line graph above traces the number of tourists that visited 5 different countries – namely, Brazil, Egypt, Malaysia , France and USA, over a span of 15 years beginning from the year 1995. It is evident that both Brazil and Egy...