What do I need to do in the IELTS speaking test?
So, the good news is the speaking test is very short. It is 14 minutes maximum and is strictly timed. Things you need to be aware of; 1) If the examiner stops you talking, stop talking. As I said above, the test is strictly timed. If the examiner says “Thank you” to stop you talking, they are no being rude and you are not losing marks. They just need to move the test on to the next part. 2) Part 1 is easy. ...
Is there a word list for IELTS I can study?
Ok, so IELTS is just a test of your English level. Nearly every other English (Or any language) exam out there is levelled. This means that you can do an A2 exam in any language, or a B1 exam in any language....all the way to C2. For these exams, there are word lists that you can kind of follow and you will have the vocabulary that you need to pass the exam. So, for the A2 Cambridge exam called KEY, there is...
A definitive IELTS frequently asked questions (FAQ)
IELTS Frequently Asked Questions Got a question about IELTS? The IELTS examiners that work with us have got the answers. Browse our range of questions to get the answers you need whether you want to book an IELTS test, get your results, get help with your preparation, band scores, refunds and how it's marked. If you can't find an answer here, please contact us. and we will answer your question What is IELTS? I need help preparing for my test. Can you...
How many times can I do IELTS to get what I need?
This is a question that came from a member of our Facebook group IELTS writing and speaking support and one of the examiners answered it. You can take IELTS as many times as you like until you get the score you need. However, as Einstein said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results”. Why would you plan to do the exam again and again? Instead of spending 150 US dollars doing...
How many words should you write in Task 1?
This is a good question and we get this one a lot. IELTS deems 150 the minimum number of words that you need to write to be able to fulfil the Task i.e. get Band 9.0. Aim for 150 to 180 words. If you write more than that then you may run out of time for Task 2. Remember, and this is key for IELTS writing, the more you write, the more time you will have to spend checking your writing. ...
What IELTS vocabulary gets me high marks?
Common questions about IELTS we get are about vocabulary and what you need to use to get high marks. Questions like these are common. “What vocabulary do I need to use to get high scores in IELTS writing?” “How many complicated words do I need to use to get high marks in IELTS writing?” This is a common mistake people make in IELTS. They think they need to use really complex vocabulary to get high marks and this is not the case. Why not?...
How do I prepare for the IELTS speaking exam?
This is a common question we get from a lot of IELTS candidates that are preparing for IELTS. An IELTS speaking exam explains what you need to do. You need to focus on what you have to do in the speaking exam and then you will be able to focus on practising. Don’t practice alone though. Get yourself an English teacher so they can work on accuracy with you. So, in part 1, all you have to do is answer the question...
In IELTS Task 2, should I explicitly agree or disagree when I have a “To what extent do you agree?” question?
This is a good question we received from a member of our private Facebook group and an IELTS examiner gives their advice I would recommend that you explicitly agree or disagree in these types of question. The main reason why I say this is because it is easier. High users of English (Band 8/9) are able to partially agree and say why. Lower users of English usually struggle to do this and meet all the points on the criteria. So, let’s imagine...