IELTS Speaking Test is a face to face conversation with an authorized examiner. The test is the same for both Academic and GT candidates. Even for candidates taking computer-based IELTS, the test remains the same. It is an informal speaking test spanned over 14 min at maximum. Below are the assessment criteria for your information […]
Continue ReadingHow to Score 8 Bands or above in IELTS Essay – Task 2
A 6-STEP Strategy for Writing Band 8/9 Essay in IELTS Exam STEP 1 – QUESTION UNDERSTANDING: When you see the question you need to understand first what type of question it is. Be sure you answer only what you are asked for. Don’t try to write anything extra other than required in the question. While […]
Continue ReadingAn overview of IELTS marking criteria for Writing an Essay
If you are still finding it difficult to get 7 or above bands in IELTS writing then you really need to understand what the examiner is looking for in your essay and how you are going to be assessed by an IELTS examiner. Hope you will get a good idea of the FOUR ESSENTIALS of […]
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There are mainly Eight Categories of IELTS essays. Two Viewpoints and Your Opinion In this essay you are asked to discuss two different viewpoints of people and give your own opinion on the issue. You have to give your opinion in the introduction in the thesis statement making your position clear in the very beginning […]
Continue ReadingWhy most students fail to write band 7 essay in the IELTS exam is a big question these days.
There are as many answers to this question as many so-called experts are present around you. Students do a lot of net searching as well as go to different IELTS academies/institutes and consult teachers and trainers but unfortunately instead of getting any answer to that question they get more confused and their efforts, time, energy […]
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