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Most frequently asked question in IELTs module speaking part 2.

 I'm part 2 the examiner will give you a card which has a topic task for you to talk about. The topic will be about something in your life, past or present. There will also be some brief task instructions on the card. You will have one minute to think about the topic and make some brief notes. The examiner will give you a pen and paper to make these noted. After your 1 minute preparation, the examiner will ask you to speak for between 1 and 2 minutes on the topic, when you finish the examiner will ask 1 or 2 short questions about what you have said. Here are two different examples of a part 2 topic task card: Describe a holiday or trip that you remember well  Say when and where this was  What you did  Who you went there with  And say why you remember this holiday or trip so well Describe a time when you entered a race or competition  Say when and where this was What the race or competition involved What happened at the end of it And say how you felt about this at the time The above

Frequently asked questions about the IELTs speaking test. We can get good band score in speaking Module by doing practice on these questions.

 What happened in the speaking test? The speaking test lasts roughly 11 minutes, and has 3 parts. You (the candidate) will enter a room where an examiner is sitting at a table; the candidate and the examiner are the only people in the room. Your conversation with the examiner is recorded in order to verify the grade that the examiner gives you. The examiner will your ID and and provide you with paper and a pencil to make notes during part 2 of the test  What happens in part 1? The examiner will ask you a series of questions about some parts of your life, for example your home country or your plans for study and work. What happens on part 2 ? The examiner gives you a topic to talk about, related to something in your past are present life. You have 1 minute to prepare, and then you need to speak on the topic for between 1 and 2 minutes. What happens in part 3 ? The examiner will discuss with you a general topic related to the personal topic in part 2. How does the examiner mark my speaki

Tips and tricks for IELTs Listening test during test hall.we can icrease our band score by applying these tips

 BE READY TO LISTEN. Remember that the Listening part of the IELTS test is the same for Academic and General Training Module candidates. There are four sections and each is treated separately and played once only. The moment you hear the words "Section 1","Section 2" etc. Should: Be prepared and ready to listen for the instruction that are given. Listen for detail about the information contained in the coming passage. e.g who? what?w when? why? First, check where the questions are located on the passage in the section to be heard. In the short time given to you before the Listening passage begins, which is usually only about ten,twenty or thirty second at most, you should do your best to predict what you will hear. When the conversation, interview or lecture begins, the first item to listen for is the example. Sometimes, the example is heard first and then again when the passage is played  full; in other IELTs Listening test it is heard once only  LEARN TO PREDICT.

IELTS, English Grammar Rules part 2

 Rule 6. When the subject joined by "or", "nor" are different persons,the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. e.g 1. Either they or I are mistaken Correct sentence. Either they are or iam mistaken e.g 2. Neither she nor they is speaking the truth. Correct sentence. Neither she nor they are speaking truth Rule.7 A collective noun takes a singular verb when talked of as a whole and a plural verb when we talk of the individual parts of it. e.g the committee have chosen it's president. Correct sentence. The committee has chosen it's president Rule 8. Some nouns which are plural in form but singular in meaning take a singular verb. e.g Mathematics are my favourite subject. Correct sentence. Mathematics is my favourite subject. Rule 9. Words joined to a singular subject by "with" in addition to "as well as" are supplementary and do not affect the number of the verb. e.g The principal, along with all the teachers have come. Correct sente

English Grammar Rules Part 1. In this lesson we will learn About English Grammar Rules Which will be helpful for our IELTs exam preparation

 Rule 1. Two or more singular subjects joined by "and" take a plural verb. e.g 1 John and Micky is coming. Correct sentence. John and Micky are coming e.g 2 John,Micky and my home town is a hill station Correct sentence. John,Micky and my home town are hill stations. Rule no 2. Two or more singular subjects joined by "and" used for same person, then then take a singular verb. e.g 1 The designer and the producer of the project have come. Correct sentence. The designer and producer of the project has has come  e.g 2. My mother and my critic are here. Correct sentence. My mother and my critic is here. Rule 3.  If the singular subject preceded by "each" and "every", then the verb is singular. e.g 1. Each of us were afraid of being drowned. Correct sentence. Each of us was afraid of being drowned  e.g, 2 Everyone are playing. Correct sentence. Everyone is playing Rule 4. If two or more singular subjects are joined by "or" or "nor"

Tips And Tricks about Preparing Cu Cards.In this lesson we will learn about.How to prepare cue cards

 Overall strategy  When you prepare cue cards, we recommend you to read only answers. And u should do it many times, slightly change them if you need. If you want to make a completely different story or add some details, use the IDEAS section. Let's imagine you want to review the following cue cards . .Describe an activity you do to keep healthy.you should say: - What the activity is. -When and where you do it. -How you do it. -How it helps you keep healthy Read Our Model Answer several times. In my opinion, by far the best way to maintain good health is to work out the gym, which I do every week,at least twice a week. Of course, I wish I could do it more frequently, but I just don't have that much free time.whats important is that I always mix strength and cardio training. Strength traing exercise help me work out my muscle , increase metabolism and build stamina. So they generally make me stronger. Cardio exercise help me burn calories, and therefore maintain a healthy weight

IELTs ASSESSMENT CRITERIA OF SPEAKING MODULE FOR

 There are four assessment criteria which IELTs eexaminers use in evaluating your speaking performance.  1.Pronunciation 2.Fluency and Coherence  3.Grammaticalange and accuracy 4.Lexical resource You get 1-9 for each of the four criteria.scores are reported in whole and half bands.Then they are added together and that score is divided by 4. For example pronunciation 6, fluency 6, grammar 7, Vocabulary 7. You will get (6+6+7+7)/4 =6,5 25 % Pronunciation 1). You don't have to sound like a native speaker (though it would be perfect), you won't be marked on your accent. 2) you should speak so thay you could be easily understood 3) You should pronounce all the words correctly 4) You should put the stress in words properly What is Pronunciation? It's the way you say words. You make some sounds which english speakers recognise say words. So good pronunciation is important for speaking and understanding for spoken English.However, pronunciation is hard to improve. The main reason i

Some Mytths' About the IELTS test

 1) The IELTs test is more difficult than other English tests. Well, no. The IELTs test is not necessarily any more difficult than other tests, but not all tests assesse the same skills. The IELTs test will certainly challenge you because the training course you are Training course you are considering will be though,too. 2) 1 Can choose which module of the IELTs test 1 wish to take. Not quite. If you want to do a degree course, you MUST take the academic module . The general training module is for diploma level courses and for immigration purposes . But it is true that the IELTs test Module you take determined by the choices you make about your future. 3)  1 can only take the IELTs test a total of 3 times. Not true. You can take the IELTs test as many time as you wish, but you must wait three months before u take the test again. This is the minimum time considered necessary to improve upon your overall band score. 4) 1 can successfully study for the test by myself. We do not think so.

Get High score bands in IELTs writting task 1. You can improve your writting task by applying these techniques.

  Writing Task 1 You have been living and working in a foreign country, but you have made some plans to go back home. Before you leave, you want to give some furniture to your friend. Write a letter to this friend, in you letter, you should: 1, Describe this piece of furniture 2,Explain why your friend may like it 3,Suggest a way that your friend could take it away. Write at least 150 words. A suggested sample is as follows, please note, this is just one possible approach out of many others. I have, however, fully incorporated the instructions from our hero Ryan Higgins. Dear Leon, It's been ages since the last time we got together and I have missed you so much, my dear friend. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you, since you have been incredibly helpful during my first few weeks on this marvelous continent, Australia. Over the past few years, I have deeply fallen in love with the life in here. But, unfortunately my visa is about to expire so I have to start packing a

DESCRIBE A SITUATION WHEN YOU WAITED FOR A BUS OR A TRAIN.

 You should say. .When it was  .where you waited  .How long you waited And explain how you felt about Your Answer. I'm the student of university of Allahabad in India and graduating on on recently, I had to wait for a bus to reach my university and that was a horrible experience for me. I will remember the event for long days.Thank you for the question and I will describe the event now. It was last Monday when I had to attend a class in the university in the afternoon. In fact it was a weired timing for me.it is difficult for me to get out in the afternoon.Besides, the sun is bright at the time which is another issue for me. I Like to say at home at this time of the day but had to the set out my journey to university without finding no other ways as the class was very important. I had also to wait for the bus to arrive at the stoppage. I waited for over one hour at the bus stoppage and finally reached at the university. The bus station is adjacent to my residence.Actually, the bus

IELTS AT HOME.HOW TO PREPARE IELTS AT HOME???.................................................. SOME TRICKS ARE GIVEN BELOW

 The IELTS exam one of the most rcoganised english language proficiency test in the world. passing this exam will bring you closer to studying in 140 different countries, and prepare you for the all important everyday conversation in an english speaking country. IELTS measure your Writting, Listening, Reading and Speaking skill in the english language.The exam also evaluates your communication skills needed for study in an english speaking country.The qualification is accepted by over 10,000 Government departments, employes, immigration authorities and other professional bodies across the globe . Here are some handy tips designed to help you prepare for you IELTS Exam at home. 1MAKE A PLAIN WHICH WORKS FOR YOU . Before you open your IELTS Exam book, its important that you plan  out your study schedule. when preparing for a big test like this, Time management is very important. it has been proven that anxiety and stress do not help your retain  information. this is why creating a balanc

IELTS LISTENING PRCTICE TIPS ..................How to use practice test

 It's good idea to do practice tests (e.g using the Cambridge IELTs books) in preparation for the Listening exam.Here is some advice to help you benefit from doing practice test: 1.YOUR SCORE IS NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. In practice test.The important thing is what you have learnt by doing the test. were there any new words or phrase that you can learn? What did you find difficult ?Did any of the question trick you? In other words, what do I need to do to improve your score. 2. CHECK HOW ACCURATE YOUR ANSWERS ARE. Be stric with yourself, every grammer or spelling mistake is important. For example, if the speaker says "The library has a collection of newspapers," you must not write "Collection of newspaper" 3. GET INTO THE HABIT OF MOVING ON. If you missed something,forget about it and move on. Always prepare for the next question  rather than worrying about a previous question. When you are given 30 seconds to check your answers, use the time to look at the

IELTs READING TIPS...............FOR TASK ONE SUMMARY COMPLETION

 TASK DESCRIPTION  The input for this type of question will be a summary of all or  part of the reading text. The summary contain a number of gaps. All of the information in the summary will be contained in the reading text, although the words used will be different .you will also be provided with a list of words to use to fill the gaps .there will be more words than gaps. these words have been chosen so that only one word will be suitable for each gap the answer but other words may  appear suitable distracters  Your task is to complete the summary using one word from the list for each gap. Because the summary is a paraphrase of the reading text rather than in editing version, you will need to have a good understanding of the overall meaning and main points of the section summarized, rather than a detailed understanding the test. HOW YOU CAN UNDERSTAND SUMMARY COMPLETION QUESTIONS. STEP1: Read the instruction carefully .note that in this case you have to choose your answers from the wo

IELTS writting task 2 Major Tips

 Task 2 writting. Let's start with Task 2 essay. You might be thinking: why? Shouldn't we start with the task 1 essay. I always advise my students to write the task two essay first.There are two reasons for this: 1)The task w is worth more towards your final band score than the task 1 essay. 2)The task 1 essay does not require a conclusion,so if you run out of the time while you are writing your task 1 essay,it won't impact your score as much as if you run out of time writting your task 2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE TASK 2 ESSAY. You will be given 40 minutes to write your task 2 essay. You need to write AT LEAST 250 words.if you write less than 250 words, you will be penalised and your score will be lower. Task 2 essay require you to write about a current global topic ,to give your opinion, and to show that you are able to construct a coherent academic essay. Some points you will be evaluated on: Have you answered the question? Have you organised your essay into clear,logical par

Get high score in the speaking part 1.

 You can improve your speaking part1 by applying these Rules. Rule Nmubr 1. Example.do you like to read books. Well books are really enjoyable.people like to read books because they find it very relaxing,and they can get a lot of information from books.My father really enjoy reading;and every Friday night,he sits at home with a book and drinks same tea.... An I answering the questions ? No, Iam not. Definitely,the examiner does know that I did not answer the question because I chose not to.i didn't answer the question. Rule Number 2:You need to show the examiner something or some things about you English ability, and that can be something about your grammer , something about your vocabulary, something about the organization of your answer,and maybe something about your pronunciation. We must know the the IELTs is a game,and test is a method with rules that allows you to gain points and lose points.Therefore,in order to be successful with any game and IELTs in particular,wee need to

Important tips for Listening IELTS Module

 You can improve your listening Module by applying these crucial tips. 1) LISTENING MUSIC. Music is a Great aid to memory.rhyne,rhythm,and melody help the brain to focus on what is being said and to remember stressed words,which are generally the most important in any passage of speech. Listen to as many songs you can, without looking at subtitles or text and write down what you hear.Then,check with the original lyrics.we all love stories and songs tell them in interesting ways whether about romance , happiness or sadness,song provide memorable stories about different human emotions. 2) WTCH ENGLISH MEDIUM MOVIES. Watching English medium movies will also help you to improve your listening Module. Movies help us predict what will be said by providing visual cues.The body language of an actor as well as their tone of voice.give signs of what is About to be said,so it is a good idea to watch as many entertaining films or TV show as u can  If you record what you are watching,you can practi

IELTs Linking words for IELTs writting task 2

 Linking words are essential for IELTs writting task 2 to get a high. The words list below will help you show the examiner a range of connecting words to get a high score in the criterion of coherence and cohesion which is 25% of your marks.You will be checked on your range,accuracy and your flexibility of linking words in IELTs writting task 2. LINKING WORDS FOR IELTs WRITTING TASK 2. ARE GIVEN BELOW  1)LISTENING AND ORDER. Firstly, Secondly,thirdly, fourthly,lastly/Last But not least/Finally 2) ADDING INFORMATION. In addition, additionally, furthermore, moreover,also,not only...but also,as well as 3)GVING EXAMPLES. For example,one clear example is,for instance,such as,namely,to illustrate,in other words. 4)RESLUTS AND CONSEQUENCES  As a result, consequently, therefore,t hence,so,for this reason 5) HIGHLIGHTING AND STRESSING. Particularly,in particular, specifically, especially, obviously,of course, clearly. 6)CONCESSION AND CONTRASTS. Admittedly, however, nevertheless,even though, al

LATEST SPEAKING PART 3 QUESTIONS with ANSWERS

 1) do you like to use new technology? To be honest I am kind of "low-tech" person. I mean I find it quite challenging to cope with anything related to new technology.Iam still using my phone and laptop as Indispensable items in work and study.but am only able to handle their very basic functions.you know learning some new technological advances always takes me plenty of time and effort. 2) Does technology deeply affect people's life? Of course,I believe the development of technology has changed human life dramatically most of aspects of life have been affected.from the way people communicate to human interaction, daily habits work and study and so on.while such technological advancements bring about benefits to support mankind Better, their detrimental effects on certain aspects are. Undeniable 3) Is there any difference between technology in cities and in small towns? Well,due to slower paced lifestyle,the technology in small towns may be a lower standard and develope m

IELTs Sample of Essay writting.Essay one of the Most Important part of The IELTs test.

Some people say that advertisement is extremely successful in persuading us. Other people think that advertisement is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give opinion.                                                                    People’s opinions differ as to whether commercials are still influential or have lost their importance due to omnipresence. Although the presence of adverts on every platform is irritating, in my opinion, they persuade people to buy products. On the one hand, advertising is considered to have no influence, owing to its ubiquity. This is because there are multiple mediums for promoting products such as television, social media, emails, and shopping websites. People encounter them so frequently even twice or thrice a day. Consequently, people not only tend to lose interest in them but also find them irritating. Therefore, most people do not bother to pay interest to these commercials. However, this is the only way to reac

IELTs GENERAL WRITING TASK1

    One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new start-up business. Write a letter to him and say – What is your opinion on his new business idea – What have you decided on this matter – What are the reasons for your decision SAMPLE ANSWER Dear Rohan, Hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. Thanks for considering me as a partner for your new business venture. I am sure your idea of opening a restaurant on Banga Road is great because there are no other restaurants in that area. Unfortunately, I will not be able to join you as presently my financial situation is not good and will not be able to contribute my share of the initial investment costs. My mother has not been well lately and a lot has gone into her treatment. Also, I don’t really want to leave my current job, and I think it would be impossible for me to commit to the restaurant project while I’m still working full time. Best of luck with your new business and I am sure you will make

IELTs Reading tips. Improve your IELTs reading by applying these techniques

 IELTS Reading Tips – Improve IELTS Reading 1. Develop skills of each type of question in reading. There are around 14 different types of questions and you need to find a strategy to tackle each one. Some question types have answers that come in order and others do not. This type of information will help you not only save time but also locate the right answers. 2. Skimming and Scanning. You should be able to skim and scan passages to do well in IELTS. Skimming is reading a passage to get a general idea of the content. This is recommended to do before you tackle the questions. All types of questions, except one, are given after the passage because it is recommended to skim read the passage before the questions. This does not mean you try to understand the passage. It’s just a chance to get a sense of the topic and layout. You should skim-read the full passage in 2 to 3 minutes – not longer. At the same time, you should underline any keywords you see. The only types of questions which co

IELTs Writting Module/components

 This test consist of two tasks.it is suggested that candidate spend about 20 minutes on task 1 which requires them to write at least 150 words and 40 minutes on task 2 which requires them to write at least 250 words Task two contribute twice as much as Task 1 to the writting score  Task 1 requires candidate to look at a diagram or some data (in a graph,table or chart) and to present the information in their own words.they are assessed on their ability to organise present and possibly compare data and are required to describe the stages of a process describe an object or event or explain how something works In tasks 2 candidates are presented with a point of view argument or problem.They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem, present and justify an opinion compared and contrast evidence and opinions and so evaluate and challenge ideas evidence or arguments Candidates are also assessed on their ability to write in an appropriate style more information on ass

Brief overview of #Reading module#IELTs

 This test consist of three sections with 40 questions.there are three texts which are  taken from journal,books, magazines,and newspapers.The texts are  on topic of general interest.At least one text contain detailed logical arguments. A variety of question types is used including multiple choice identifying information (True/False/Not Given) Identifying the writers views or claims (Yes/No/Not Given).matching information , matching headings,matching features,matching sentences, sentence completion,note completion, table completion,flow chart completion,diagram label completion and short answer questions 

Brief View of Listening Module

 #Listening. This test consist of four sections each with ten questions.The first two sections are concerned with social needs.The first section is conversational between two seekers and the second section is the monologue.The final two section are concerned with situations related to education or training contexts.The third section is conversation between up to four people and the fourth section is a monologue. A variety of question types is used including multiple choice,matching,plan/mapdiagram labelling,form completion,note completion,table completion,flow chart completion summary completion, sentence completion,and short answer questions. Candidate hear the recording once only and answer the questions as they listen.Ten minutes are allowed at the end for candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet.

The Test components/ Modules are taken in following orders.

 1)Listening. 4 sections.40 items.approximately 30 minutes Speaking. 11 to 14 minutes. One thing remember that speaking and listening component/module is same in both Academic and also in General Training tests  But different modules are discussed in detail below  Total test time 2 hours 44 minutes this time is overall components/module 2)Academic reading.  3 sections 40 items 60 minutes 3)General Training Reading. 3 section.40 items.60 minutes 4)Academic Writing. 2 tasks 60 minutes 5) General Training Writing 2 tasks 60 minutes 

What is the test format.

 IELTs consist of four components all candidate take the same listening and speaking test there is choice of reading and writing test according to whether a candidate is  taking  the Academic or General training module. Difference between Academic and General ACADEMIC.for candidate wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels and for those seeking professional registration GENERAL.for candidate wishing to migrate ta an English speaking country(Australia, Canada,new Zealand,UK) and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level.

INTRODUCTION OF IELTs

IELTS stand for international english language testing system.  Is widely Recognised as a reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidate who need to study or work where English is the language is the communication. these practice tests are designed to give future IELTs candidates an idea of whether their english is at the required level IELTs is owned bye three partners  Cambridge English Assessment part of the university of cambridge the the british council IDP Education limited through out its subsidiary company IELTs Australia pty limited.