In this episode we examine a simple mistake that you can make in your writing which will bring your score down and keep you from getting a 7+ Band Score in IELTS writing.

In this episode we talk about General Training Writing Task 1.  When thinking about any task for the writing exam you need to think about the rubric and how to get a good score for every criteria.  We will talk about how to get your goal band score for task achievement, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range.

This week I answer a listener question about IELTS Speaking Task 2.  Speaking and writing are really difficult skills for students to improve and so I give some quick tips on preparing your response for IELTS Speaking Task 2.

In this episode I respond to a listener's question.  This listener wanted to know how to improve your speed and accuracy in reading.  I talk about one of the best skills that you can master in order to improve your speed as well as get the correct answers.

In this episode I talk about my own experiences in learning a language as well as teaching a language.  My first language is English and my second language is Spanish and I have spent several years learning Spanish.  Due to this I can really relate to my students and the struggles they are having and this in turn informs the way that I teach.

In this episode I tell you about a free guide that I have made to help you get organized to prepare for the IELTS exam.  A lot of students don’t know where to start when they first decide to prepare for the exam so I created this to give you some direction and advice.  Listen to the episode for an extra tip as well!

Having an effective vocabulary goes far beyond knowing words that you can use on the exam.  If you follow my tips below you will be able to develop a strong vocabulary which gives you something to say (content), academic words to say it with, and helps you to structure your response in a way that will help you get a higher band score.

In this episode I look at how to improve your writing to get the 7+ band score that you want or need.  Writing can be such a struggle for learners especially if they are doing it on their own.  Take a few minutes to listen to my suggestions and see if they are helpful to you!

Many students ask me how they can do better on the listening portion of the IELTS exam.  In this episode I look at some general tips for doing well on this part of the exam.  Sometimes it can seem that it is a little tricky, and it is true that it can be.  So listen to get some quick tips to help you do better on the exam.

This episode continues my series about IELTS listening and focuses on how your vocabulary impacts your listening comprehension and accuracy on the IELTS exam.  I focus on helping you develop a key strategy for improving your listening skills which is being able to identify synonyms.  Listen for a deeper explanation of why this is important and what you can do to improve this on your own.  I also offer a free download to help you start developing this skill.