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  Carl Gene: Examiners are sick of formulaic, memorized sentences, it’s time to get an opinion.   Weak grammar will cost you points in 75% of the writing sections.   Carl is a genius! He speaks fluent Chinese, he’s a fully booked IELTS Tutor, AND he still has time to study for the advanced interpreting  exams. Thankfully he had time for a great interview where covered loads of material.  Writing  Are you translating directly from your native language into English?   Absorb as much as possible of authentic native material.   Carl explains that for Chinese students he tends to focus on the grammar side because this effects the C&C, and task response.   Weak grammar will cost you points in 75% of the writing sections.   Also a sound grammar base in your own language is essential to start studying English grammar.   Do you read the question fully? Scrutinize it!   Make sure you read EVERY part of the question, does it ask you your opinion? To what extent do agree or disagree?…..Under what conditions do you agree / disagree?   He shared how examiners are sick of formulaic, memorized sentences, inauthentic essays with very abstract ideas and little opinion.   Giving a direct opinion versus academic writing?   In contrast he states be direct have a strong opinion, give a fresh two sentence introduction; THIS IS MY OPINION AND STATE WHY….   Then give examples the examiner could relate to, write in a persuasive way, be direct and strong.   Natural Improvement?   To improve a students Band score to a 7, he focusses on the grammar and task response, empowering students with accurate grammar will improve the other areas…naturally.   READABILITY, does the examiner stress themselves reading the essay?   To improve readability use collocations and structures picked up through reading and listening authentic material.   Academic Writing vs. Your Opinion???   Don’t worry about being academic, they want a position, they want you to maintain that position, be direct and express yourself.   Long vs. Short sentences? Use a range, a topic sentence then an imperative sentence. An imperative sentence will show your grammatical knowledge, it may look like this:   Consider poverty, crime and food shortages, which are amongst the chief factors negatively affecting the quality of life in Brazil….   This is a powerful structure with persuasive speech and a good style.   Improve your pronunciation -stop making the same mistakes.   Carl explains a fantastic method which prevents future pronunciation mistakes.   With his students he goes through all the unique sounds in English, identifies the problems and works on those specific sounds with the students. Pronounce all these sounds not just the way you think they are pronounced, the way they actually are. Then he concentrates on speech focussing on intonation, rhythm, and emphasis to push the student to a higher level.   Training will get you there quicker, but determination and active listening are essential.   Carl recommends reading THE WEEK, which have lots of small paragraphs with authentic material not text books.   Also you need to be curious about the material not just simply engage it.   Your style of writing?   We then have a chat about Carl’s new book which covers the features of good style when writing; -Keeping word repetition to a minimum. -Avoiding redundant sentences.   The book also covers the kind of structures used and then has a grammatical section covering common mistakes Chinese students make (Articles etc.).   This is a fantastic podcast, and definitely worth a listen if you are Chinese or not!   LISTEN HERE     The post 008 Carl Gene: Examiners are sick of formulaic, memorized sentences. appeared first on IELTS podcast.The po[...]

Scoring low on the IELTS?   How would you enjoy having a feel for correct grammar and language?   It would be amazing.   But what holds students back and prevents them from speaking the English they deserve is something that almost 85% of students suffer from. They fail to see the to see the big picture ? What is the best view to have when going for the IELTS?   Almost all of the interviewees have answered the same to this question.   The answer?   Make English your focus and the rest will follow (including the IELTS).   So I decided to get one of the Internet’s best teachers to give us some guidance.   In this interview we cover:   What is TPRS? and how can it help you learn / English…   Which do you work on first? Speaking? Listening? Writing or Reading?   When should you consider doing an academic test like TOEFL/IELTS…   How do you keep your motivation high?   How do you get a ‘feeling for correctness’ with the language? How a good English program can give you a feel of correctness for the language with the best-selling tutor AJ Hodge By now you know that smart students who want to score high must master the language before even thinking about an exam.   And that’s why you’ll love this IELTSPodcast.com master class with A J Hodge. Just press play!   DOWNLOAD HERE  And then, when you’re done, as part of our “little deal”, if you loved this Podcast, share it with 3 friends. Thanks. Anyway, here’s what you’ll learn: Which skill needs to be mastered first, listening, writing, reading, or speaking…? How would his course help the IELTS students? How do you improve your ‘core’ English abilities? Learn to ‘feel’ if it sounds right. You’ll learn a motivational trick to push you to learn English How you keep your motivation, Why English teachers should be like Ferguson and Mourinho. Why in an ideal English class the students actually forget they are in an English class. And much, much more. LISTEN HERE The post 007 -AJ Can teach you to speak English -TEXTBOOK FORBIDDEN! appeared first on IELTS podcast.The post 007 -AJ Can teach you to speak English -TEXTBOOK FORBIDDEN! appeared first on IELTS podcast.

  Everything was set up, we spoke for an hour, had a really good chat, said goodbye, then I realised I hadn’t recorded ANYTHING!   Disaster!… However, full credit to Nigel he agreed to do it ALL again for us, just showing what a great guy he really is.   Meet Nigel an experienced IELTS tutor from the UK, and part owner of the excellent online academy: ipassielts.com   ipassIELTS.com Increased Score -Guaranteed   Higher score or your money back, things don’t get much fairer than that. (However you do have to be prepared to put the hours in!).     On this recording Nigel explains, learner centred learning covering how different students have different learning strategies. DOWNLOAD NOW    Name: Email: Support   We explore the value of support when studying and how the course offers this alongside tuition and personal attention. Nigel tells us about IELTSAmigo an exciting new project were students can meet and find expert advice and have a chat with the teacher.   We cover ways of practising the Speaking section without a native English speaker. All though it isn’t ideal, the important thing is practising and getting confidence.   Speaking   For the speaking Nigel explained the best approach is really understanding the exam, the three parts. For part one: Think about your answers, make them interesting. For the second part, don’t get carried away, remember the sub questions. For the third part -IF absolutely necessary- you can lie, at the end of the day it’s a test of fluency and accuracy not truth.   Common Errors   I also asked which are the most common errors students make on the IELTS? And then we discuss which is the best way to approach the writing section? Nigel recommends 50-60% of the time should be spent on planning, choosing the verbs, the argument, the vocabulary etc.   ‘If you plan, you come up with a much better answer ….and then of course do the checking’.     Courses also specialised for nurses and the medical professions, so those taking IELTS to work as a nurse – check this out! LISTEN HERE The post 006 ipassIELTS.com -higher score or your money back. appeared first on IELTS podcast.The post 006 ipassIELTS.com -higher score or your money back. appeared first on IELTS podcast.

Meet Patrick, A Wrexham FC Football fan, and also owner of the effective online IELTS preparation site. This podcast is ideal for students who are working full time, who don’t have the time to travel to an academy, but still need to study. On the Podcast Patrick explains how you can make 3 hours of study more effective than 8 hours How is this? You start with an online practise test, identify your errors, then focus on these areas with a knowledgeable guide, remarkably simple. The philosophy is focussing on what you need, instead of dedicating hours to general revision. Patrick explains the concept of learner centred learning, – a highly effective method for ‘time poor’ students, this includes getting instant feedback from your work – not having to wait for the answers.   We talk about what the videos on the course cover: what the test actually wants you to do. For example we discus the two different methods of paragraphing, the real world and the IELTS world. Then we look at real world reading versus IELTS style reading (3000 words in an hour???), and the skills needed to conquer it.   Why television is not the best medium, while repetition definitely is, learning to get the flow of the language. Here are some of the questions I asked: What course video should every student be watching? What is your best advice for the speaking section? If you want free expert advice, or are considering an IELTS course, don’t do anything without listening to this first. Download / listen to the podcast now:  Online IELTS programme  The post 005 Patrick from IELTSTestOnline.com – Powerful learning for time poor students. appeared first on IELTS podcast.The post 005 Patrick from IELTSTestOnline.com – Powerful learning for time poor students. appeared first on IELTS podcast.

No matter what’s happening, you’re on this page looking for advice to score higher, and here you will find it. Bronwyn was an IELTS examiner, has learnt over 3 foreign languages and taught IELTS for over 20 years. If you want higher band scores it’s fundamental to avoid the errors that Bronwyn saw during her time as an examiner. Common mistakes that are insanely simple to solve. Not only are the common mistakes simple to solve, there is also a universal skill to be mastered and utilised in each section, speaking, reading, writing and listening. The skill is actually quite logical, once you know. What I found interesting was that your spelling can effect your score in the LISTENING. Bronwyn also shared some expert pronunciation advice especially with the vowel sounds. Does your culture effect your ability? I also asked if your culture could affect the way you learn English, and the answer was a resounding YES. So find out your weak spot and start working! And again we hear that phrase ‘learn through your ears‘, you should train your ears to adapt, put 60% of your life in English, this way you progress a lot faster. This method educates your brain to decode ‘sounds’ into language. We also cover the two different stages of learning; reviewing and building, applying these two steps makes learning much more effective. Dictagloss? Then we share a method you can use at home, it’s called dictogloss and it improves your writing by getting rid of those tiny mistakes. Download / listen to the podcast now: PAY WITH A TWEET or leave your email to download ALL of the podcasts as mp3s. Name: Email: In addition to the above we also cover: -Expert advice for getting over shyness for a student. -A scary tip to help you progress a lot faster with your English. -We discover the best books for the speaking parts one and two. -A good way to consolidate your sentence structures? This podcast is packed with essential information you need to score higher, direct from an ex-examiner. The post 004 What every IELTS Student needs to know before the exam, from an EX-IELTS EXAMINER. appeared first on IELTS podcast.The post 004 What every IELTS Student needs to know before the exam, from an EX-IELTS EXAMINER. appeared first on IELTS podcast.

Didn’t get the grade you wanted? Listen to an ex-IELTS examiner who wants to help you. Meet Bernie Wall, ex-IELTS examiner, and specialist for students who are re-taking the exam.   How one student jumped from a speaking Band 3 to Band 6, WITHOUT a native speaker.     DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING THIS BUTTON   Or sign up for the mp3  Name: Email:     Why thinking ‘beyond the band’ is PARAMOUNT.   How to avoid ‘learning mistakes’ with the writing.   Why spending all day writing ONE essay is fantastic.   What’s the biggest error Doctors make?   What does the examiner want from YOU?   How to take control in the speaking exam?   And that’s why I asked Berni to tell us all her tips for the IELTS Podcast.   DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING THIS BUTTON   Or sign up for the mp3  Name: Email: And then, when you’ve heard how to get better at the IELTS, you could do me a little favour and share it with 3 friends. Thanks. Anyway, here’s what you’ll learn: What you need to get a jump in your score. A free way to improve your speaking…without a native speaker. To identify where you are going wrong if you have taken the exam more than once. Also don’t forget to check out Berni’s site:  http://www.gapfillers.co.uk/ielts.htm Her courses: http://www.language-tuition.co.uk/?atk=279 The post 003 Meet Berni, an ex-ielts examiner who can improve your grade appeared first on IELTS podcast.The post 003 Meet Berni, an ex-ielts examiner who can improve your grade appeared first on IELTS podcast.

Would you like to know the most common mistakes an IELTS tutor sees when correcting essays? And then… how would you like your essay checked for free? Miracel is another experienced IELTS tutor and has corrected a lot of IELTS essays for her students and through her own blog. DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING THIS LINK   Or sign up for all the mp3s so far:  Name: Email: Download PodcastAnyway, here’s what you’ll learn: -The most common errors students make -How to avoid going in circles for the speaking task 2. -Why using your long term memory is better than talking about hypothetical situations. -How to avoid dead air, build rapport with the examiner, and eliminate uhmmm arhhhh etc. -How to overcome nervousness during the speaking. If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends.   I hope to help as many people as possible with my free content, and I need you to help spread the word. So, thank you. Also don’t forget to checkout Miracel’s blog on the link below: http://teachersodyssey.blogspot.com

Meet Angela from myieltsteacher.com, an IELTS tutor with over 10 years experience to share. In this Podcast we cover the following questions:   Should you put your opinion at the beginning of the essay?   How to eliminate problems with articles and prepositions? Can the examiner follow your essay?   How to make life easy for the IELTS examiner.   Which types of sentences to use ….and where?   How do you improve your speaking and fluency… even if it’s already good?   How to improve your speaking (for free)…without a native speaker.   How do you speak like a BBC presenter?   What is the worst thing you can do in the speaking?   And then, when you’ve heard how to get better at the IELTS, you could do me a little favour and share it with 3 friends. Thanks.   Anyway, here’s what you’ll learn: -Sentence by sentence essay writing. -Fluency and pronunciation tips. -Processes to master graph explanation.   DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING THIS BUTTON Or sign up for the mp3   Name: Email: If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends.   I hope to help as many people as possible with my free content, and I need you to help spread the word. So, thank you. Also don’t forget to checkout Angela’s new videos and resources on the links below: www.myieltsteacher.com