In this episode, we speak to Robert, an ex IELTS examiner about three complex grammar features for IELTS speaking part 3.

We discuss:

Why it’s important to get your basic grammar solid first

What the examiner is thinking when you use the “passive voice”

How to introduce the subject of the sentence after introducing it with a “What or Why or How“

How and where to use the gerund or the infinitive (with examples!)

A helpful way to stand out to the examiner during the speaking test

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Coherence in writing is defined as the connection of ideas, while cohesion is how you link all the ideas present in your work.

Many students fail to understand what is needed for a high score on Coherence and Cohesion. They think that if they use enough linking devices like firstly, secondly and lastly, then they are on their way to getting a 7 in Coherence and Cohesion. However, If you want to get a high score for the writing tasks, you need to know the best ways to build clear and logical paragraphs where all the sentences are tied together.

In order to make your writing sound clear, organised and connected, it should contain both cohesive features or link words and the main thought or central idea. These help you structure your response and show clear relationships between your ideas.

In this episode, we discuss the biggest unwritten rules about cohesion and coherence in IELTS writing.

You will learn:

What cohesion and coherence really mean in IELTS

How to use sentences to create cohesion in your writing

What you need to score above Band 7 in Writing Task 2 Coherence and Cohesion

How to arrange your answers for Agree/Disagree questions

An important thing your paragraphs must contain to show cohesion and coherence

Examples of words to use and avoid to show coherence

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In this episode, we speak to Jose from Towson University about their study opportunities for international students.

We discuss:

Why Towson University is Maryland’s best-kept secret

What makes Towson a great choice for international students

The most popular courses available 

An inspiring story about an Indian student who is now an international student ambassador

Support and facilities available for international students on campus

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In this episode, we speak with ex IELTS examiner Rob about the grammar you need to score Band 7 or higher in part 3 of the speaking test.

You will learn:

The first and most important step to improving your speaking grammar

The best way to impress examiners with your grammar

How grammatical mistakes can affect your score

A valuable tip to improve not just speaking but writing too!

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In this episode, we speak to Tuan, a successful IELTS student about his experience and how he passed IELTS after two tries.

We discuss

How Tuan prepared for the exam

What happened during the exam 

Important tips Tuan ignored the first two times

What he learnt from the online course that helped him succeed

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In this episode, we speak to ex IELTS examiner Robert about vocabulary to score 7 or higher in the speaking test.

You will learn:

Examples of vocabulary examiners love to hear during the speaking test

3 tips to help you score 7 or higher in speaking.

Important advice to help take your speaking to the next level

A surprisingly easy way to get collocations (even for unfamiliar topics)

How to remember the vocabulary you already learnt during the exam

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In this episode, we speak to Melissa, a successful IELTS student from India now moving to Toronto, Canada. 

Melissa jumped from Band 6.5 to 7.5 in writing only 10 days after taking this massive step of joining our online course. 

Melissa was focusing on “HOW TO WRITE”  the writing task 2 essay and getting 6.5. Then she found the online course, and she realised “WHAT TO WRITE”, and went up a whole band score, in just 10 days!

She got her corrections back in less than 24h – a critically important factor when you are preparing for the exam. 

We discuss:

What she was doing WRONG the first time

Powerful tips she learnt from our online course that helped her achieve success

How she answered the writing questions during the exam

Melissa’s advice for students preparing for IELTS

How Melissa improved her confidence and motivation for the exam

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In this episode, we discuss how to describe two pie charts.

You will learn:

Useful techniques for describing pie charts

Common mistakes that could cost you points

Two types of pie charts you’re most likely to get during the exam

Important vocabulary you need to answer IELTS pie chart questions.

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In this episode, we speak to Rob, an ex-IELTS examiner about how to prepare for Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test.

We discuss:

A surprising detail you didn’t know about the question style

Important phrases to help you score higher

How to think like the IELTS examiner

Model answers to IELTS speaking part 3 questions

How to answer tricky questions that may take you by surprise

 

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In this episode, we speak to Rob, an ex-IELTS examiner about where and why you can lose points in IELTS Speaking Part 2.

We discuss:

What to expect in Speaking part 2

Two types of students who lose points in Speaking part 2

The most important thing to do before you start speaking

Why the examiner could reduce your points in Speaking part 2 

How practice and preparation will help you score higher

 

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