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IELTS SPEAKING TEST

IELTS SPEAKING TEST ➣ The speaking test lasts for 11-15 minutes. ➣ It will be same for both the Academic and General training. ➣ Part 1: In this part, the examiner will introduce himself/herself and will ask you about yourself and to confirm your passport or identity. The examiner will ask you few general questions related to your hobbies, hometown, family, studies, work and so on. It will take about 4-5 minutes. Be confident, relax and try to enjoy using the English language. If you do not understand the question while in the speaking test, you can ask for clarification if it is necessary. ➣ Part 2: In this part, the examiner will give you a cue card task. This session will takes around 3-4 minutes. You will get one minute to  prepare and make notes on a particular topic and then you will be expected to talk for 1-2 minutes on it. Try to talk as much as you can. Do not fear if the examiner stops you before finishing the 2 minutes while you are talking.  ➣ ...

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: strategies and structures

IELTS Writing Test - Task 1    Academic Report writing. This information will help you to write better report writing for your IELTS Academic Task 1. In this task, candidates asked to describe some information presented in a visual format. It is highly suggested to spend only 20 minutes on it and m ust write at least 150 words.  This task will worth 33% of the test . You will get marks based on: 1. Task achievement - 25% 2. Grammar - 25% 3. Vocabulary - 25% 4. Coherence and cohesive - 25% TYPES OF GRAPHS: Line graph. Pie chart. Bar chart. Flow chart. Diagram. Table. Map. Picture. STRUCTURE OF GRAPH 1. Opening paragraph (2-3 sentences) Explain what you are going to describe. ⬇ 2. Body paragraph  (2-3 paragraphs depending on the question). (2-2 sentences in each paragraphs) Explain the most important part of graph first and then other changes or comparisons). ⬇ 3. Closing paragraph (2-3 sentences) This should be ...

IELTS General Writing Task 1 - Letter Strategies and Structures

IELTS Writing Test - Task 1 General Training - Letter This information will help you to write better letter in your IELTS General Training Task 1. In this task, candidates asked to write a letter on particular situation. It is highly recommended to spend only 20 minutes on it.  Write at least 150 words. Use range of linking words. Avoid spelling mistakes. Punctuation marks (commas, full stop, semi colon and so on). TYPE OF LETTERS. 1.  Formal       For suggestion / recommendation. Requesting information. Applying for job. Complaining for services. 2. Semi-formal Asking for permission. Complaining to landlord. Explain to someone ( neighbour). 3. Informal Inviting friend. Thanking. Apologies. Asking for advice. Opening and closing for each type of letter: Type               Opening                   Closing  Formal...

WRITING TEST FORMAT

WRITING TEST FORMAT: Writing  test  format with essential strategies and other information. The writing test takes 60 minutes to complete. There will be 2 tasks to complete. The tasks are different for both the Academic and General training.  For Academic , task 1 will be report/graph/chart and task 2 Essay writing. For General training , task 1 will be a letter and task 2 Essay writing. Marking criteria will be based on:     (a) Task achievement (task 1) or Task response (task 2).      (b) Coherence and cohesion.      (c) Lexical resources.      (d) Grammatical range and Accuracy.   IELTS WRITING STRATEGIES: Plan and analyse the answer. First of all, always analyse each task properly and take some time making notes. Don't just start writing when time starts. Spend initial time on planning and more time on Task 2, as it is worth twice then Task 1. Use proper Structure. Structure is...

Describe about your Favourite Celebrity - Narendra Modi.

(Mr.Narendra Modi) Describe about your Favourite Celebrity. IELTS Cue Card You should say: who is he/ she what is he /she famous for what you would do when you meet him /her: Sample Answer: I would like to meet bunch of famous personalities but here I would like to talk about one of my favourite famous person who is  India’s current Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. He is a leader of political group named Bhartiya Janta Party.   He is the first Prime Minister who is born in Independent India, in 1950 in Mahesana district of Gujarat.  He born in Gujarati family and he helped his father to sell tea at Railway Station when he was a child. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from the year 2001 to 2014.  I like his radio programme called "MANN KI BAAT". Also, he has launched "Digital India" programme, with the goal of ensuring that government services are available electronically to everyone.  Modi ji's personality is well known for...