By Ben Worthington, founder and manager of IELTSPodcast.com. An expert IELTS tutor for over 12 years, helping thousands of students every year pass the IELTS exam with Band 7 or higher.

Why Are Comparisons Vital in IELTS Speaking Part 3?
Comparisons play a crucial role in the IELTS Speaking exam, particularly in Part 3, where candidates are expected to engage in deeper discussions and express opinions on various topics. Utilising comparisons effectively can greatly enhance your speaking performance and demonstrate your language proficiency to the examiner.


How Can You Effectively Make Comparisons Across Different Times and Tenses?
In this guide, we will explore how to make comparisons in time and using different tenses, along with practical examples and tips to help you ace this aspect of the exam.



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Further Reading:

* IELTS Essay Frameworks
* IELTS Speaking Feedback
* IELTS Writing Task 1 Band Scores


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What Will You Learn in This Tutorial?

In this tutorial, we will focus on how you can tackle matching questions more effectively and get familiar with different sections of the IELTS listening test.

Why Are Matching Questions Common in Sections 2 and 3?
Matching questions often appear in Sections 2 and 3 of the listening test. Understanding the specific instructions and variations is crucial, which can be mastered through practice tests.


How Important is Continuous Practice?
As with other types of questions in the listening test, continuous practice is essential for improvement. Remember, it’s not about cramming; it’s about making small, consistent efforts daily.


How Can Systems Help You Succeed?
While setting goals is important, having a system in place is what truly leads to success. This approach has proven effective in our IELTS Online Course, which breaks down writing tasks into manageable parts.

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IELTS Listening: Complete Guide To Matching Questions

By Ben Worthington, founder and manager of IELTSPodcast.com. An expert IELTS tutor with over 12 years of experience, Ben has assisted thousands of students annually in achieving a Band 7 or higher on the IELTS exam.

How Can Adult Learners Effectively Prepare for the IELTS?
Preparing for the IELTS exam as an adult learner involves balancing busy schedules and competing priorities. With the right strategies and mindset, overcoming these challenges to achieve your desired band score is within reach.


What Is the Best Way to Break Down IELTS Prep Skills?
Begin by breaking your preparation into manageable parts. Start with mock exams to identify weaknesses, then isolate and improve these areas gradually for effective study.


What Is the ‘One Thing Plan’ for IELTS Prep?
Inspired by Gary W. Keller’s advice, determine your target band score and focus on improving one specific skill each week to enhance your preparation efficiency.


How Can You Develop Productive Study Habits Inspired by ‘Atomic Habits’?
Implement strategies from James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” to cultivate effective study habits, including setting specific goals, habit stacking, and focusing on incremental progress.


What Tools Can Enhance Your IELTS Preparation?
Use online resources like virtual study partners and AI essay checking services to receive feedback and support your self-study efforts effectively.


Why Is Mindset Important in IELTS Prep?
Maintaining a positive mindset helps embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, enhancing resilience and belief in success throughout the preparation process.


How Can You Stay Motivated While Preparing for the IELTS?
Identify both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation sources, such as visualising future success or setting rewards, to stay committed and dedicated to your IELTS goals.


Why Should You Celebrate Progress During IELTS Preparation?
Celebrating small achievements boosts motivation and reinforces positive habits, propelling you towards your ultimate success in the IELTS exam.


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IELTS Prep in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for Self-Study Adult Learners

 
In this tutorial, you’ll learn
 

How to easily and simply ‘upgrade’ your IELTS task 2 essay to Band 9 by adding collocations or extra adjectives to your sentences.


How to use a few idioms to show the examiner you are a really confident writer.


How to use these adjectives to further develop your ideas which will help you to score highly in both the Task Achievement and Cohesion and Coherence marking categories.


How to look at sample essays and see how these upgrades REALLY CAN TRANSFORM a good essay into a GREAT essay!

 
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How to Upgrade Your Essay to Band 9

By Ben Worthington, founder and manager of IELTSPodcast.com. Ben is an expert IELTS tutor with over 12 years of experience, helping thousands of students annually achieve Band 7 or higher in their IELTS exams.

What Is a Clause and Why Is It Important in IELTS Writing Task 2?
OKA clause refers to a segment of a sentence containing a main verb or a section of a legal agreement. Understanding different types of clauses is crucial for effective communication in the IELTS Writing Task 2.


How Can You Use Independent and Coordinate Clauses Effectively?
Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while coordinate clauses connect two ideas. Utilising these clauses effectively ensures clear communication.


What Are Subordinate and Concessive Clauses, and How Do They Enhance Writing?
Subordinate clauses add complexity to sentences, while concessive clauses introduce contrasting ideas, providing a nuanced approach to writing.


How Do Relative Clauses Improve Sentence Variety and Precision?
Relative clauses, both defining and non-defining, join ideas and provide additional information, crucial for enhancing clarity and precision in your writing.


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Further Reading and Resources

* IELTS Writing Task 2 Tips
* Grammar Tips for IELTS
* IELTS Vocabulary Enhancements

For additional learning, explore academic resources at Harvard University.

 

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