PODCAST: Interview with an Ex-IELTS Examiner

By IELTS Podcast

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Did you know it takes between 10 – 15 minutes for an IELTS examiner to grade your paper? And that they usually assume the paper is at a Band 5 – 6.5, then from there they award or take points.I learned ALL this information and a lot more by interviewing a very smart EX-IELTS examiner called Tracy. In this tutorial Tracy shares valuable advice on how to prepare for the exam, boost your score and offers some really practical advice.

PODCAST: Why these IELTS essay samples got Band 8 and these 6.5

By IELTS Podcasts

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In this article we will be looking at a few samples of essays that got Band 8, and others that got Band 6.5 in IELTS Academic Writing Task 2. We will look at the criteria, analyze their structures, and compare their differences to see why one was graded higher than the other.

PODCAST: How to describe a diagram or graphic

By IELTS Podcast

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In this podcast you get a complete and detailed tutorial on how to describe a diagram/graphic for your IELTS Academic Writing: Task One.

Using Modal Verbs in English

By Oxford Online English

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In this lesson, you can learn about modal verbs, what they are, why you need them and how they work. Modal verbs, like 'can', 'must' or 'should' are very common in English.

Adverbs of Frequency

By mmmEnglish

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These words help you to explain how many times you do an activity or how often something happens. There are lots of different ways to express how often something happens in English. Learning to use these adverbs will help you to express yourself more clearly! 

Regular verbs vs. Phrasal verbs

By Espresso English

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A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb + preposition that has a specific meaning. Sometimes the meaning of the phrasal verb is quite different from the meaning of the regular verb by itself! Students often make mistakes by mixing up regular verbs and phrasal verbs. Here are some common verbs and phrasal verbs in English, and the situations in which each one should be used.

Q&A about Introductions: English Speaking Practice

By Teacher Prix

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Teacher Prix: In this video, I'm going to show you questions and answers about Introductions. Try to pay attention at the vocabulary I used, how I answered the questions as well as the vocabulary.
I believe this is a good way to help you prepare for specific situations. By practicing questions and answers about introductions and other subjects, you will be practicing your English speaking. You can even try to think about these questions during the day and how to answer them.

21 Common Present Perfect Questions in English

By English Lessons with Alex (engVid)

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Where have you been? We've missed you! In this extremely practical English lesson, Alex from engVid teaches you the most common present perfect questions that English speakers actually use. These are FIXED questions that you can drop into your conversations with confidence, since every English speaker on the planet has heard them and uses them on a regular basis. The questions covered in this lesson include: What have you done? How long have you been here? Have you considered...? Have you thought about...? Have you ever wondered...? and many, many more! Watch this video to increase your vocabulary and to improve your English speaking skills. 

Passive-Aggressive Language

By English Jade - Learn English (engVid)

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What is passive-aggressive language? In this lesson Jade from engVid talks you through examples of passive-aggressive communication, which happens when a person is angry but their anger is not directly expressed. You’ve probably experienced a situation in which someone tells you that everything is fine, even though that person is actually angry: this is an example of passive aggression.This lesson is designed for you to learn the different forms of passive-aggressive communication and typical phrases people use, so that you can improve your own communication and express your needs more directly. It will also help you to recognize when someone's confusing behaviour towards you is being driven by passive aggression.

Stop procrastinating and start learning!

By Learn English with Emma [engVid]

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Do you spend time on Facebook or Instagram when you should be studying? Do you clean your desk when you have a test the next day? Do you get distracted when you have something important to do? Most people have a hard time concentrating and focusing on their work and studies. This leads to stress and a lot of wasted time. In this video, I'll talk about what causes procrastination, and share the best scientific research on how to overcome it. If you learn even one thing from this video, you'll become a better learner and get so much more done. I've been using these tips in my own life, and want to share these secrets for success! 

From IELTS Band 6 to 8.5 in Just 1 Month

By IELTS Advantage

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Like many of you, Komal was stuck at Band 6. She had the ability but was doing some crucial things wrong. We helped her jump from a 6 to an 8.5 in just 4 weeks. This is an exceptional achievement and all credit goes to her. She agreed to share some of her lessons with you in order to help as many people as possible get the score they deserve. 

How I got Band Score 9 overall

By IELTS Liz

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Learn how Gokul, an IELTS student, got overall Band Score 9 in IELTS this year. He shares his useful tips and experience with you in order to help and inspire you to achieve your best in your IELTS test.

How to Talk About Your Studies in English

By Oxford Online English

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Are you a student? Do you study at school or university? If you’ve finished your education, can you describe what you studied, when and where? In this lesson, you can learn to talk about your studies in English.Talking about your studies could help you in conversation, in an exam such as IELTS or in a job interview, so it’s good to be able to talk clearly about your studies in English.

Listening to directions: maps and plans

By DC IELTS

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This lesson is designed to give you some practice in answering questions listening to directions on a map or plan in IELTS. You will also find some advice on how to listen and answer more effectively. Most of the skills you need are general listening skills, but there are some skills and items of language that are particular to this type of question. I suggest you read through these tips first before trying the practice.

TED Talk: 8 secrets to success (Richard St John)

By TED IELTS

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Why do people succeed? Is it because they’re smart? Or are they just lucky? Neither. Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable 3-minute slideshow on the real secrets of success.

TED talk: The world's English mania (Jay Walker)

By TED IELTS

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Jay Walker explains why two billion people around the world are trying to learn English. He shares photos and spine-tingling audio of Chinese students rehearsing English — “the world’s second language” — by the thousands.