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IELTS Reading Tips

by Muhammad Umar Khan

Mar 20, 2013 3713 Views

Reading tips Never read the passage first Never waste your time at reading the passage first. There are so many people who read the passage first and they end up answering not more than 5 questions in a paragraph. You have a better chance of finding the answers if you read the questions first and then read the passage. The reading passage is not going to judge your common sense that means that you might think that smoking is bad for health, but what if the passage has been written by a smoker. You will should not rely on your knowledge to answer the questions on the contrary you should only rely on the reading passage for your answers as it is the place from where you are supposed to find the answers.
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20 Steps to 7 Bands in IELTS For A Complete Beginner!

by Akanksha Makwana

Nov 25, 2013 3489 Views

_notregistered/169b3def3e.jpg Seeing IELTS from an angle other than a university or visa requirement, I find that it's something that needs you to take the language learning fairly dynamically and put into effect some robust steps to incorporate English as a language of your day-to-day communication. A first timer in IELTS, specially if he is weak in English and still aims a 7 or more, has an extra mile to go where he needs to build an environment around him that supports his English language learning equally favorably as his core IELTS preparation. Over an analysis of why many IELTS students fail to get up to the higher side of the performance, I have realized that the shortcomings lie in the misorientation probably to see IELTS as a test and not as a course. Here is a 20-step performance booster to lead you towards a rocking 7-band score and achieve your dream IELTS result:
1. Consider IELTS a priority
2. Identify your level and the maximum duration you can afford to have for the preparation and practice
3. ...
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Understanding the Independent Writing Task in TOEFL

by Thomas M. Johanson

Aug 25, 2014 4131 Views

_notregistered/93981f66f8.jpg The writing section of the TOEFL exam aims at testing your ability to write efficiently. You will be supposed to write well-structured essays with the appropriate syntax, grammar, spelling and vocabulary. In all College settings, students should have the ability to write in a clear and orderly manner. The writing section has only two parts in it, making it all the more important in terms of scoring. There is also less room for error.
There are two essays for the writing section of the TOEFL:
- Integrated essay
- Independent essay
It is essential to understand both the essays and the questions each essay has in order to obtain a high score on the TOEFL. In this article we will have a look at the independent writing task, which is the second task in the writing section. Independent writing task is the best thing to focus upon, if you want to score high in TOEFL.
What is an independent writing task?
The Independent writing task tests your ability to compose an essay expressing your ...
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An Overview of The IELTS Reading Test

by Manjusha Nambiar

Dec 24, 2014 3165 Views

The IELTS reading module takes about 60 minutes. You will have to answer 40 questions based on three reading passages containing between 2000 and 2750 words.
Both the passages and the questions appear on the same question paper. You can write on the question paper, but you can't take it home. All answers have to be transferred to the answer sheet during the 60 minutes itself. No extra time is given for transferring answers.
Types of questions
A variety of questions are asked in the reading module. Here is an overview.
 
Multiple choice questions
Short answer questions
Sentence completion
Summary / flow chart / table completion
Labelling a diagram
Choosing headings for paragraphs
Locating information
True, false or not given
Matching lists / phrases
Multiple matching
 
Multiple choice questions
These questions are usually followed by four answer choices labeled A, B, C and D. You have to choose the best answer. If option A is the correct answer, then you have to write A on the answer ...
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How To Prepare For The IELTS Speaking Test

by Manjusha Nambiar

Dec 24, 2014 3269 Views

The IELTS speaking questions often repeat and hence it is a good idea to go through the question papers of recent IELTS tests. This will help you get a basic idea about the kind of questions asked. And if you are lucky you might be asked the same set of questions. You can find sample answers for speaking questions at many websites. However, while preparing for the test don't memorise long answers. Remember that the examiners are trained to distinguish learned answers from spontaneous ones. If they suspect that you are saying answers that have been memorized, you will not get any marks.
No right or wrong answers
The IELTS speaking test is not an assessment of your general knowledge. The examiner is only interested in testing your English speaking skills. That means there are no right or wrong answers for the questions. All answers will earn marks as long as they are in good English.
Use varied and advanced vocabulary
While discussing non-personal topics, you should demonstrate your ...
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Language Testing - Academic Versus Professional (TOEFL Versus TOEIC)

by John T Dooley

Feb 5, 2015 2882 Views

_notregistered/6de13e094c.jpg The action of utilizing English language assessments for a professional or academic career path is as simple as two acronyms.
As a psychometric assessment, English language proficiency testing customarily consists of either TOEIC or TOEFL.
Professional Career English Assessment - International Business English:
The 'Test of English for International Communication' ("TOEIC") is an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment.
On the other hand, the 'Test of English as a Foreign Language' ("TOEFL") is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in U.S. universities.
Academic English Assessment for college admissions:
Enhance your TOEFL score with a TOEFL Sample Test
Similarly as with TOEFL, the TOEFL sample test, (Test of English as a Foreign Language), is utilized to gauge English dialect capability.
The utilization of English as the ...
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IELTS - An English Language Test

by Ika Barell

Jan 26, 2016 2887 Views

IELTS - International English Language Testing System
IELTS is one of the most popular English language tests. More than two million students take this exam every year. It is one of the pioneers which has been implementing four-skills English language exam for about 25 years ago. It still sets the standard for English language testing today.
International English Language Testing System is owned jointly. The owners are British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment, IELTS Australia. Tests regularly take place at more than 1000 exam centres and locations in over 140 countries.Taking this test brings you an opportunity to live, study and work around the world. It is accepted by more than 9000 organisations worldwide.
All countries that require English for immigration procedures, accept IELTS only. Government, NGOs, academic and employment institutions recognize it as well. This testing system is made to help students to their English in their new life abroad.
There are Academic ...
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Language Testing - Academic Versus Professional (TOEFL Versus TOEIC)

by John T Dooley

Feb 9, 2016 2584 Views

The action of utilizing English language assessments for a professional or academic career path is as simple as two acronyms.
As a psychometric assessment, English language proficiency testing customarily consists of either TOEIC or TOEFL.
Professional Career English Assessment - International Business English:
The 'Test of English for International Communication' ("TOEIC") is an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment.
On the other hand, the 'Test of English as a Foreign Language' ("TOEFL") is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in U.S. universities.
Academic English Assessment for college admissions:
Enhance your TOEFL score with a TOEFL Sample Test
Similarly as with TOEFL, the TOEFL sample test, (Test of English as a Foreign Language), is utilized to gauge English dialect capability.
The utilization of English as the ...
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How to Write Essays For IELTS? - An Overview For ESL Learners and Teac

by Neil Paton

Apr 29, 2016 2412 Views

_notregistered/1cd443d7ba.jpg Writing a good I.E.L.T.S. essay for either the general or academic I.E.L.T.S. test is perhaps one of the most challenging parts of taking the I.E.L.T.S. exam. Firstly, the student has to understand how to write an essay (this involves analysing the question) and then, the student needs to write the essay in a foreign language, using a set of rules which often seem obscure. Remember, abstract reasoning and writing is generally, not the easiest task for native speakers. I mean that as well as writing in a foreign language, the student is often learning how to write a short essay for the first time.
One way that a student can approach the task is to look for different types of question. For example, the question type maybe:
an argument inviting you to explore advantages and disadvantages
a hidden argument - these questions usually ask "to what extent...?", "In what way...?" or "how has...changed?"
a situation, where you need to suggest and explore reasons, causes and solutions to ...
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Language Testing - Academic Versus Professional (TOEFL Versus TOEIC)

by John T Dooley

Jun 18, 2016 2037 Views

The action of utilizing English language assessments for a professional or academic career path is as simple as two acronyms.
As a psychometric assessment, English language proficiency testing customarily consists of either TOEIC or TOEFL.
Professional Career English Assessment - International Business English:
The 'Test of English for International Communication' ("TOEIC") is an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment.
On the other hand, the 'Test of English as a Foreign Language' ("TOEFL") is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in U.S. universities.
Academic English Assessment for college admissions:
Enhance your TOEFL score with a TOEFL Sample Test
Similarly as with TOEFL, the TOEFL sample test, (Test of English as a Foreign Language), is utilized to gauge English dialect capability.
The utilization of English as the ...
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