Is IELTS easier in different countries?
One of the IELTS examiners that works here answers this one. Yes, but only when it comes to the speaking exam. It’s important to say that IELTS is administered in exactly the same way all round the world. The reason I say it is more difficult outside your home country is that the examiners live in the country where they examine. So, if you come from Japan and you do the exam in Japan, the examiner lives there too. How does this benefit...
IELTS and memorizing answers
We got this question from a member of our private Facebook group IELTS writing and speaking support (Feel free to join). "How can I prepare for the IELTS speaking? I’ve seen the website saying memorizing answers lowers the score. Is that true? How should I refer to model answers on the web?" An IELTS speaking and writing examiner answers this one. What you have seen is correct. Memorizing phrases is a very silly way of preparing and they’re very easy to spot. What...
How to improve your Task 2 in IELTS writing
We were asked by a member of our private Facebook group about how to improve their Task 2 writing, so we asked one fo the IELTS examiners here. Here is what they said. There are a few things you can do by yourself, and some things that you can’t. So, things you can do by yourself. 1 Understand the question. When the question says “Discuss both sides….” you need to do so. If it doesn’t say this, then just focus on presenting...
How to do an IELTS Task 2 writing
Get yourself a cup of tea as an IELTS examiner takes you through how to do an IELTS Task 2. This is the kind of information that only IELTS examiners can give you 🔥🔥🔥 As an IELTS examiner, I have seen many test takers struggle with their IELTS writing scores. In this article, I will provide you with the essential tips and strategies to improve your IELTS Task 2 writing score. By following these guidelines, you will have a greater chance...
What is the biggest mistake people make with IELTS writing?
We get asked this a lot so we thought one of the IELTS examiners that works here would be best to answer this one. What is one of the biggest problems we see in IELTS writing? There’s lot so things I see that make me wonder wat kind of guidance that some candidates receive but a common one is length. Sometimes, I see a Task of 250 words or a Task 2 of 400 or more. Now, if your English is really good,...
How to write an introduction in IELTS Task 2
A lot of people that use our writing service come to us starting their writing with phrases like........ “This essay will discuss.......” “In this essay, I will.......” “This essay will show.....” “This essay believes......”? But why? It comes from the way children were taught how to write discursive essays at school, and it is used by children/teenagers in schools. So, why not use them in IELTS? Well, for a couple of reasons. 1) As mentioned previously, these phrases are used by children. 2) They are memorised phrases. IELTS examiners are...
How do I improve my IELTS writing?
A great way to improve your IELTS writing Something that we do with people studying for IELTS is live writing. This is where you work with an IELTS examiner and sit down (on Zoom) and do a Task together with some guidance. This is a great way to develop your IELTS writing for lots of reasons. The examiner can see exactly what you need to do to get higher marks and will tell you. Are you structuring your writing correctly? Are you...
What do I have to do in the IELTS writing exam?
If you're preparing for the IELTS exam, you know that the writing section can be challenging. But don't worry - with the right guidance from IELTS examiners and practice, you can improve your skills and get the score you need. In this post, we'll share some tips for how to approach IELTS writing and succeed on exam day. First, it's important to understand the format of the IELTS writing test. You'll have 60 minutes to complete two tasks: Task 1 is...