When preparing students for proficiency exams, how do you bridge the gap between their actual level and the level they need to be at?
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What do the IELTS bands mean?
Learn what your score really means Photo by ThisIsEngineering on Pexels.com Every test has a score range. In school, this may be shown as numbers (0–10), letters (A–F), or percentages. In the IELTS test, scores are given as bands, ranging from 0 and 9. And then the final result – or overall band – isContinueContinue reading “What do the IELTS bands mean?”
What to expect on test day
Taking the IELTS test? See what to expect. Picture this: you have studied and you are prepared for the IELTS test. You know how many papers there are, you know how to tackle each question type and you feel very confident. It’s great. But what to expect on the day of the test? Photo byContinueContinue reading “What to expect on test day”
Which is the IELTS test for me?
A quick guide to help you decide on which IELTS to take Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com There are mainly two types of IELTS tests: Academic and General Training. If you are planning to study in a country where English is the official language, you will be asked to provide proof of proficiency inContinueContinue reading “Which is the IELTS test for me?”
The IELTS dilemma
Or how “advanced vocabulary” can have a negative impact on writing scores Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com If you consume any English-learning content on the internet, you must have come across social media accounts highlighting the difference between English and IELTS English. According to these profiles, “regular English” simply won’t do, and you’ll onlyContinueContinue reading “The IELTS dilemma”
My journey to distinction
The title might sound a bit conceited; however, I promise the content you are about to read is not. I have recently received my Delta Module One (M1) test results and thought the journey that led me to it might be worth sharing.
Read faster and score higher
When you are reading for fun, it doesn’t really matter what you do or how you do it. You have all the time in the world – potentially. But when you take an exam, what and how you read will impact your score.
Tips to ace the CPE
If you are preparing for a proficiency test, you might have encountered a number of gap-fill exercises along the way. Here you’ll see how to tackle the Cambridge English Reading and Use of English task.
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