IELTS Test Info
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 25/07/2022
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After 22 years of teaching English in U.K, I landed myself in India, and over the last 12years of teaching in India, I naively thought that
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IELTS Test Info
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 25/07/2022
I Didn’t Get The IELTS Score I Needed So What Do I Do Now
Majority of the students who sit the IELTS test hopes to pass first time. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that not everybody does, in fact only around 11% of the students in India manage to achieve a 7 Band.
PTE Academic
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 25/07/2022
Exam Overview of IELTS for UKVI and IELTS Life Skills
Get clarity on PTE sections, scoring, and preparation strategy to hit your target score.
IELTS Exams
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 25/07/2022
What is the IELTS
If you’re new and are just starting your IELTS preparation, then this is the perfect place to start, as we will cover everything about the IELTS exam, from what “IELTS” means to how your final score is calculated.
IELTS UKVI
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 25/07/2022
IELTS Speaking test
The IELTS speaking test is face-to-face interview with a trained examiner that lasts between 11 and 14 minutes. The interview is recorded, and if you take the test for UK visa purposes (IELTS- UKVI), it will be videoed
General Information
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 13/06/2019
Lost motivation for IELTS
OK. Let me start by saying, IELTS is hard. For some students, it is not a journey that takes weeks, but months or even years. So, it is totally normal to feel sometimes that you want to quit
Speaking
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 31/05/2018
Why did the IELTS examiner interrupt me in my Speaking Test
This is a question that I see time and time again in Facebook groups. Well, actually, it’s not usually a question, but a complaint. An angry complaint that accuses the examiner of ruining the student’s speaking performance
IELTS Exams
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 03/05/2020
IELTS Truth or Myth
One of the most difficult things for IELTS test-takers is knowing which information about the exam to trust. While online learning platforms are fantastic because they allow people to prepare at home, sites like Facebook and YouTube are also full of “facts” that are just not true. So, in today’s episode
General Information
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 02/06/2020
What makes a good IELTS teacher
Hey! Over the last couple of years, I have noticed that many teachers have taken my ideas and introduced them into their own classes. I think this is wonderful. As far as I am concerned, the more people who are teaching high-quality IELTS classes the better –
Speaking
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 09/10/2019
IELTS Speaking Tips 5 Things No Examiner Wants to Hear
Hey! Believe it or not, your IELTS speaking examiner is hoping that you will do well in the exam. Seriously, nothing is easier for an examiner in any field to assess a candidate who performs well in a test. Unfortunately, not every student performs as well as they
Reading
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 10/04/2020
Introduction to IELTS Reading
Hey! Welcome to the fourth lesson in our IELTS 101 series – an Introduction to IELTS reading. Today, Nick and I will talk you through the basic facts of the IELTS reading test, such as how long it lasts, the type of texts you can expect to find in each part, and the
Speaking
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 09/06/2020
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Common Mistakes
Although the first part of the IELTS speaking test should be the easiest as you are asked questions all about yourself, you still want to make sure that you get off to a strong start. So, today
General Information
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 23/08/2018
5 Common IELTS Task Response Mistakes
Every week I mark dozens of IELTS essays, and each student has their own unique problems stopping them achieving a high score. Some struggle with subject/verb agreement, others have problems using joining their ideas, and
General Information
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 16/08/2019
IELTS Preparation What type of IELTS learner are you?
Hey! Did you know that there are two totally different groups of students studying for IELTS? Two groups who have totally different needs and, therefore, face completely different challenges.
Listening
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 01/03/2020
Introduction to IELTS Listening
Welcome to the third lesson in our IELTS 101 series – an introduction to IELTS listening. I think that listening is usually the easiest of the four tests, but it can still definitely be very tricky if you don’t prepare well.
IELTS Exams
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 24/05/2020
What your previous IELTS results tell me
Hey! Every week I get emails from students asking me to help them prepare for IELTS. The first question that I always ask them is “Have you taken the exam before?” Why? Do I care about their knowledge of the test or how many attempts they have already made?
Writing
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 07/05/2022
How to use referencing in IELTS writing to get a 7
Hey! If you are aiming for a 7.0 or higher, then you absolutely must be able to use referencing in IELTS writing accurately.But, what is referencing? And what are the common problems that IELTS test-takers face
IELTS Exams
Posted By Dr Harshad Patel on 25/07/2022
Why is it so difficult to get the score you need in IELTS?
IELTS is a formal qualification, and it is much more than just a piece of paper. IELTS exam is in fact an assessment of your achievement, and getting the right score opens the door to a new life to either study or live and work abroad. Unfortunately vast majority of the students battle language barriers and fake .
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