Improving your pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test - 5.

Here's the fourth video in my best IELTS Speaking Test pronunciation tips series.  In video 1, I talked about the pronunciation of vowel sounds in British English, in video 2 diphthong sounds and in both videos 3 and 4, I talked about the pronunciation of eight consonant sounds.

This video talks about the pronunciation of the final eight consonant sounds.

If you have enjoyed the information in this video, why not download my free IELTS Speaking report; Speaking Test Tips from an IELTS Tutor.  I'm sure you'll find it useful!

 

 

Alanna

 

Improving your pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test - 4.

Here's the fourth video in my best IELTS Speaking Test pronunciation tips series.  In video 1, I talked about the pronunciation of vowel sounds in British English, in video 2 diphthong sounds and in video 3, I talke about the pronunciation of eight consonant sounds.

This video talks about the pronunciation of another eight consonant sounds and video 5 covers the final eight.

If you have enjoyed the information in this video, why not download my free IELTS Speaking report; Speaking Test Tips from an IELTS Tutor.  I'm sure you'll find it useful!

 

 

Alanna

 

Improving your pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test - 3.

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Here's the third video in my best IELTS Speaking Test pronunciation tips series.

 

If you have enjoyed the information in this video, why not download my free IELTS Speaking report; Speaking Test Tips from an IELTS Tutor.  I'm sure you'll find it useful!

 

 

Alanna

 

Tips for a higher IELTS score - Speaking Test Part 3 .

Today's best IELTS tips are about the IELTS Listening Test.

In IELTS Speaking Part 3, the Examiner will ask you about more absract features of a topic.

Make sure that you give and extended reply to every question.  Give reasons and, if possible, add more points connected to te topic to develop the discussion.

Don't panic if the Examiner asks you challenging questions; this part of the test is designed to push you as far as you can go.  It's a positive thing!

 

For speaking tips, why not download my free IELTS Speaking report; Speaking Test Tips from an IELTS Tutor.  I'm sure you'll find it useful!

Alanna

Improve your IELTS Listening Score.

Today's best IELTS tips are about the IELTS Listening Test.

Make sure you make the most of every second in the IELTS Listening Test; read questions carefully in advance.  While you are reading the questions, think about the type of information required; is it a number, a place name, a noun or an adjective?

Remember that the order of the questions usually follows the order of the audio.  You should also study the layout of the questions as this can help you follow the information you are going to hear.

Sometimes you are given a list of items (A-G) and then in the questions that follow, choose one of these answers. I suggest you approach this type of question in the following way:

• Listen out for the key words on the lists
• Be aware that it may not be the key words you hear, but synonyms (so listen out for them too!)
• Make sure you're also listening out for any other words connected with the topic of the question

For speaking tips, why not download my free IELTS Speaking report; Speaking Test Tips from an IELTS Tutor.  I'm sure you'll find it useful!

Alanna

 

IELTS Writing Test tip 2

Today's best IELTS tip is another tip about the IELTS Writing Test.

Remember that there are more marks awarded to IELTS Writing Task 2 than to IELTS Writing Task 1.  Task 2 carries two-thirds of the marks, Task 1 only a third.  I therefore strongly suggest that you  keep to the suggested timing of 20 minutes for task 1 and 40 minutes for task 2.

I have heard of too many situations where candidates have spent far too long on task 1 in the IELTS Writing Test and therefore not finished Task 2.  You must successfully complete both tasks to score well.

Make sure you do some time practice IELTS Writing Tasks before the day of your IELTS test so that you know exactly what 20 / 40 minutes 'feels like'.

For speaking tips, why not download my free IELTS Speaking report; Speaking Test Tips from an IELTS Tutor.  I'm sure you'll find it useful!

Alanna

IELTS Writing Test tip 1.

Today's best IELTS tip is about the IELTS Writing Test.  It is relevant both for IELTS Writing Task 1 and IELTS Writing Task 2, both for General Training and Academic.

Always, always, always answer the question; you must keep to the topic set.  If you check out the writing band descriptors, you will see that this is one of the Examiner's marking criteria; Task Achievement for Task 1 and Task Response for Task 2.  Think about it, the Examiner doesn't know you, if he/she reads an answer that doesn't answer the question, he/she may assume you didn't understand the question and that not understanding the question is possibly a reflection of your level of English.

Never, never try to memorise sections of text for the writing test.  You will be penalised for this.

For speaking tips, why not download my free IELTS Speaking report; Speaking Test Tips from an IELTS Tutor.  I'm sure you'll find it useful!

Alanna