This. And this e-mail today. Hearing kind words like these simply makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for making my week! Until next time!
Read more "What my IELTS students have been saying recently …"To all my Chinese students who are celebrating New Year tomorrow, 恭喜发财! 😀 Yes, I scripted the Chinese characters myself in the picture above: thanks to my Chinese primary school background! It’s amazing how a language stays with you after 35 years of having left primary school. And this is why I always emphasise the […]
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Read more "How to describe trends in IELTS Writing Task 1"In test preparation, there are barriers that only an outside perspective can help you overcome. Spending a little bit of money on IELTS training could be what you need to take your IELTS studies to the next level. The money spent could increase your chances of getting your target band score tenfold if what you learn is […]
Read more "5 Signs an IELTS Teacher or Trainer is a Waste of Money"If you are very familiar with the IELTS test, you will probably already know that it is more or less theme-based. You would do well to gather enough information to not only be more acquainted with the vocabulary or have adequate background knowledge when following the information given in IELTS Listening or Reading texts, but also argue your […]
Read more "Discussing ‘nature’ vs ‘nurture’ in IELTS Writing and Speaking"IELTS candidates who are struggling with their listening skills may find micro-listening exercises quite useful in understanding how words are uttered. The website below shows clips of films, containing words, which the listener will then have to guess the meaning of, in context. You can either watch the clip with or without subtitles, but I strongly recommend […]
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