IELTS Writing Tips

‪IELTS‬ Writing Tips : Use Pronouns to Link ideas and Avoid Repetition

As a writer, one of your main objectives is to make life as easy as possible for the reader. Obviously, in the IELTS exam, the reader will be the examiner. One way to present your ideas clearly is by using pronouns. Pronouns help the reader to follow your argument.
Pronouns also reduce repetition.

• Example: this, their, it, they, them
• As a result a growing number of people are now choosing to work from the comfort of their own home.

‎IELTS Task 1 answer :

• It is important to describe numbers and data in different ways to avoid repetition.
• You will be given credit for doing this, as it will show you have a wider range of vocabulary.
• Often in Task 1, you will need to write about percentages. It is important to be able to express these in different ways.
  For Example :
  Two-Thirds – 75%
  Half – 50%
  one quarter-25%

Writing Task-2 Tips :

Linking phrases are often used in conclusions to show that you have considered the question carefully and that you understand different points of view.
“To sum up, although it is true that exams can he stressful for children, I think that they are the best and the fairest way to accurately assess students’ progress.”

Important expressions for ‪‎IELTS‬ :

• Describing procedures : the next step, once you have done that, at this point
• Giving examples : such as, for instance, to give an example, to illustrate the point, by way of example, a case in point
• Discussing results : consequently, as a result
• Comparing : alike, in the same manner, similarly, not only … but also, in the same vein, of a similar nature, correspondingly, a related case, more or less, not in the least, to a lesser degree

How to overcome vocabulary problem of ‪ IELTS‬ :

• Practice Cambridge IELTS 1-9 Reading Tests
• As you work through these books, you will increase your vocabulary in the process.
• This will will help you read faster and understand texts more easily.
• Keep a notebook with you and add any useful new words, expressions or collocations to’ it, ideally with a bit of context so that you can see how the word or phrase is used.
• One very important focus is on developing your awareness of paraphrase – different ways of saying the same thing.
• This is because in the test, the questions will rarely use the same grammar and key words as occur in the text

IELTS Latest Speaking Questions 2015

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subjects did you study at school?
– What is your future dream job?
– Do you like reading?
– What is the perfect reading place for you?
– Do you like to read alone or with friends?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting place that you have visited recently. Please say

– What and where is it?
– With whom did you go there?
– What did you like there?

Discussion

– Did you see tourists coming back to your town?
– Do you think you will come back? Why?
– Why do you think people visit the same place again and again?
– Is there a difference between your first visit to a place and your later visits there?
– Do you think it is important for tourists to respect and follow the culture of places they visit?

IELTS Exam dates 2015

IELTS has 48 fixed test dates everry year to ensure high levels of quality and security. IELTS Exam dates 2015 are listed below.

The Academic version of the test is available on all 48 dates. The General Training version of the test is available on 24 dates.

Your local test centre can offer IELTS tests on any of these days, although dates may vary in some centres, according to local demand.

IELTS Exam dates 2015

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IELTS Latest Questions 2015 ,18 Feb

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a flow chart showing the process of making canned fish. We had to describe it.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that children should have some classes outside their schools, visiting local companies or public enterprises for some real life experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subjects are you studying?
- Why did you choose those subjects?
- What will you do after finishing your studies?
- Let’s talk about advertisements.
- Do you watch advertisements on TV or the Internet?
- Do you enjoy watching advertisements showing up in the middle of a TV program?
- Do you like watching advertisements on the street?
- Let’s talk about colours.
- What is your favourite colour? Why?
- What other colours do you like?
Cue Card
Describe a person that you would like to be similar to. Please say
- Who is that person?
- What is he/she doing?
- Why would you like to be similar to him/her?
Discussion
- What is the difference between children in the past and nowadays?
- Do you think famous people should be good role models in your country?
- Do you think companies should use famous people in advertisements to attract children?

Reading test

Passage 1. About pine forests.
Passage 2. About different gestures and mimics.
Passage 3. About a theatre in England.

Latest IELTS Questions 2015 , 14 feb

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You saw an advertisement requiring volunteers for an organisation that helps children. Write a letter and offer to volunteer part time. Include the following in your letter:
- Why are you applying for this position?
- What makes you suitable for it?
- When will you be available?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that computers help to make the world a better place. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject did you study?
- Do you like to write emails?
- Do you prefer to receive a phone call or an email?
- What type of emails do you receive mostly?
- What type of email is hard to write for you? Why?

Cue Card
Talk about news that you saw on TV or the Internet recently. Please say
- When and where was it?
- What was the news?
- How did you feel after that?

Discussion

- What news would you like to see on TV?

LATEST IELTS QUESTIONS 5th Feb,2015

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– What weather do you like the most? Why?
– Do you prefer any particular season?
– Would you like it to continue throughout the year or should the seasons keep changing?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you received a very good service from a company or a shop. Please say

- What company/shop was it?
– What was the product that you purchased?
– Describe the person that helped you there.

Discussion

- Do you think that customers should always receive good service?
– If you received a faulty product, would you prefer to repair or to replace it?
– What jobs do you know that deal with public?
– Do you think that they need a special training? Why?

Latest IELTS Questions 4th Feb,2015

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend and his/her family are moving to your hometown. Write a letter to him/her to provide information about the town and say
– What types of housing are available in your area.
– Give information about the schools in your town.
– How they can meet and get to know residents living in this area.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyles and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or a negative development?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What are your duties there?
– Do you like your job?
– Do you like nature?
– What is the best way to learn about it? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a game that you play as a good practice for your health. Please say
– What game is it?
– Why did you start playing it?
– Do you enjoy playing it?
– Why is it good for your health?

Discussion

– What other activities do people do for their health?
– Why should people care about their health?
– Should employers take care of their employees’ health?
– What should they do about it?
– Should governments do something about public health?

Reading test

Passage 1. A description of a theater.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 2. About fashion shops in Wellington.
Passage 3. About train driver recruitment and training process.
Passage 4. The history of clocks, from sundials and pendulum to modern clocks.

LATEST IELTS QUESTIONS 3RD FEB,2015

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the process of canned fruit production. We had to describe all the stages on the diagram.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environments such as the South Pole. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you think about tourists in your city?
- How often do they come to your city?
- What would you recommend tourists to do in your city?
- Do you watch any TV programs?
- Do you like watching TV? Why?
- Did you watch TV when you were young?
- Do you think children today watch too much TV? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a friend who is also a good leader. Please say
- Who is he/she?
- When did you meet him/her?
- Describe his/her personality.
- Why do you think he/she is a good leader?

Discussion

- Who should be the leader in a family?
- In your culture, who is the leader in a family?
- Who should make a decision when there are some difficulties?
- Are there some decisions that can be made by women or men better?
- What is the personality of a good leader in a workplace?
- Do you agree that the leader in a workplace should make decisions for the employees?

IELTS SPEAKING EXAM 29 JAN,2015

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like cold weather? Why?
– Are there different seasons in your country?
– What are they?
– Are advertisements important?
– Do they help people buy products?
– Do you watch advertisements on TV or the internet?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite application (app) on a mobile device. Please say
– What app is it?
– How is it useful to you?
– Will you use it in the future? Why?

Discussion

– How long have you been using it for?
– Why is technology so useful today?

IELTS Speaking test questions

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you do?
- Do you like your job?
- Why did you choose it?
- Do you like to travel by car?
- What do you prefer, to receive or to give gifts?
- When do you give gifts usually?

Cue Card

Describe something that you brought back home from holidays. Please say

- When and what was it?
- Whom was it for?
- What happened to it?

Discussion

- Do you prefer to buy souvenirs or useful things? Why?
- Is it acceptable that local people sell souvenirs?
- What is your opinion about the asking price for souvenirs?
- What would you like to buy when you are on holidays?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking photographs?
- Why is it so?

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IELTS Questions 24,Jan2015

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Is there any shopping center near your place?
– Have you ever been to a museum?
– What do you like about museums?
– Do you prefer to go to a museum alone or with friends?
– Would you like to work in a museum?
– Do you like to write letters or emails?
– To whom do you usually write?
– On what occasions do you do it?
– Do you prefer to receive a phone call or a letter? Why?
– What type of letter is the most difficult for you?

Cue Card

Describe a type of vehicle that you would like to have in the future. Please say

- What vehicle is it?
– Why do you like it?
– What is so special about it?

Discussion

- Have you ever driven such a car?
– What are the types of passenger cars?
– What are the differences between transportation today and in the past?
– What will the transportation look like in the future?
– What are the main reasons for traffic jams in your opinion?
– What is the main problem related to traffic jams?

IELTS Questions 24 Jan,2015

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Is there any shopping center near your place?
- Have you ever been to a museum?
- What do you like about museums?
- Do you prefer to go to a museum alone or with friends?
- Would you like to work in a museum?
- Do you like to write letters or emails?
- To whom do you usually write?
- On what occasions do you do it?
- Do you prefer to receive a phone call or a letter? Why?
- What type of letter is the most difficult for you?

Cue Card

Describe a type of vehicle that you would like to have in the future. Please say

- What vehicle is it?
- Why do you like it?
- What is so special about it?

Discussion

- Have you ever driven such a car?
- What are the types of passenger cars?
- What are the differences between transportation today and in the past?
- What will the transportation look like in the future?
- What are the main reasons for traffic jams in your opinion?
- What is the main problem related to traffic jams?

IELTS Questions

Writing Test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

You are planning a party for your colleagues from work. Write a letter to them and say

- Why and when did you arrange the party?
– What activities have you arranged for the party?
– Explain how to get to your place.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that students at school need to learn practical skills such as repairing a car or maintaining a bank account, in addition to traditional academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and support it with examples.

Speaking Test  

Speaking test 1

Interview

- What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– Tell me about your neighbours.
– Do you think this place is good for families with children? Why?
– Do you use maps?
– What is the difference between electronic and paper maps?
– How did you learn to use maps?
– What is the best time for reading, morning or evening? Why?
– Do you like to study in a quiet or crowded room?
– How can you keep your concentration when studying for a long time?

Cue Card

Discuss an instance when you shared information with someone. Please say

- With whom did you share it?
– What information did you share?
– How did you feel after that?

Discussion

- What do you know about data privacy?
– Do you think sharing it over the Internet is good?
– Why do researchers share information online?

Speaking test 2

Interview

- What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do for work?
– Do you like the summer or winter season?
– How is the weather in your country?

Cue Card

Describe something you do to keep yourself healthy. Please say

- What activity is it?
– When do you usually do it?
– How often do you do it?

Discussion

- Why do you think it’s a good way to look after your health?

British Council IELTS Test up to 31-Mar,2015

You can choose your IELTS dates and take your test with the British Council in over 130 countries up to once a week.

The British Council schedules the following global IELTS test dates:

• IELTS Academic: 48 days per year
• IELTS General Training: 24 days per year

This means that your local British Council test centre can offer IELTS tests on any of these days, although dates may vary in some centres, according to local demand.

You will usually take the Listening, Reading and Writing tests on Thursdays or Saturdays, and the Speaking test either on the same day, or seven days before or after that.

Date	Day	EN IELTS Academic Training	IELTS General Training
Thursday 29 January 2015	Thursday	Academic	General
Saturday 31 January 2015	Saturday	Academic
Saturday 07 February 2015	Saturday	Academic	General
Thursday 12 February 2015	Thursday	Academic
Saturday 14 February 2015	Saturday	Academic
Saturday 28 February 2015	Saturday	Academic	General
Thursday 12 March 2015	Thursday	Academic
Saturday 14 March 2015	Saturday	Academic	General
Saturday 21 March 2015	Saturday	Academic
Saturday 28 March 2015	Saturday	Academic	General

IELTS Exam Questions 23Jan,2015

Listening test 

Section 1. A man was looking for a part-time summer job. We had to fill in the form information about his previous work experience, relevant skills, where he found this job advertisement and so on.

Section 2. Two students had a discussion with their professor about the upcoming courses they are going to take.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A monologue about four different approaches to tackle unauthorized employee absence problem.

Reading test 

Passage 1. The history of graphite and pencils.

Passage 2. Scientists’ prediction that the Earth is heading for the new “Little Ice Age”.

Passage 3. A story about a famous New Zealand author Margaret Mahy and some of her most popular books.

Writing test 

Writing task 1 (a report) 

We were given a graph comparing sales of different types of books over a period of time.

Writing task 2 (an essay) 

Some people think that they can make as much noise as they want, while others think that the amount of noise people make should be strictly controlled. Discuss both views and include your own opinion and examples.

Speaking test 

Interview 

- What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy your work?
– Why did you choose this career?
– How was your first day at work?

Cue Card 

Talk about a foreign language (other than English) that you would like to learn in the future. Please say

- What language is it?
– Why do you want to learn it?
– What will you do to learn it?

Discussion 

- What are the positive and negative impacts of learning a foreign language?
– What language do you think will become a new international language in the future?
– Why do you think so?
– Do you think your first language is influenced by any other languages?
– Does English influence your first language too?

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Types of IELTS Essay and Essay Structure

Today I will discuss about IELTS Essay writing part .

Following are the some of the types of IELTS essay we will look at:

• Agree / disagree
• Discuss two opinions
• Advantages & disadvantages
• Causes (reasons) & solutions
• Causes (reasons) & effects
• Problems & solutions
• Compare & contrast

Not every essay will fit one of these patterns, but many do. You may get some of these tasks mixed up. For example, you could be asked to give your opinion on an issue, and then discuss the advantages or disadvantages of it.

It is very important that you ALWAYS read the question very carefully to see exactly what you are being asked to do.

An IELTS essay is structured like any other essay; you just need to make it shorter. There are three key elements:

• Introduction
• Body Paragraphs ( 2 paragraphs- Supporting or against with example )
• Conclusion

To keep things simple and easy to organize – always plan on writing a 4 paragraph essay. By following this same formula, you will be able to plan your essay quickly and easily for any question.

Here is the simple 4 paragraph structure:

Introduction. This will be a short paragraph of only 2 – 3 sentences. It should clearly introduce the topic and Claim made in task question. And it should clearly state your opinion .
First Main Idea. Here you provide your first main reason of support for your opinion. Add supporting details and examples.
Second Main Idea. Here you provide your second main reason of support for your opinion. Add supporting details and examples.
Conclusion. Simply restate your opinion.

Examples are very important part in supporting paragraphs.

Also make sure not to start any new point in Conclusion . Just restate your opinion here .


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IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training

IELTS is conducted in two types of test   –

IELTS Academic and 

IELTS General Training

to serve both academic and non-academic purposes. Every Country/Organisation/Institute sets its own entry requirements. In some rare cases scores from both tests scores may be accepted. Both types of  test include the same Listening and Speaking components and different Reading and Writing components.

Which test do you need to take ?

The IELTS test you take – and the score you need – will depend on both your visa requirements and/or the requirements of the institution where you plan to study or work.

IELTS Academic is required to test English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment.

You may go for IELTS Academic if you want to:

Study or train at a university or college at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Gain registration in a professional organisation (e.g. medical, nursing, accounting, engineering)

IELTS General Training is required to test English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context.

You may go for IELTS General Training if you want to:

Study or train in secondary education or a training program.

This version of the test is also often a temporary/Permanent visa requirement if you are planning to migrate to English speaking countries including Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand.

How are the two tests different?

All test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests, regardless of which type they take. The Reading and Writing tests differ in content, depending on whether you are taking IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training.


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IELTS Listening tips

About the IELTS Listening test

You will listen to 4 different recordings and answer 40 questions.
The test takes approximately 30 minutes. You will have an additional ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet
You only hear the audio once.
A variety of voices and native-speaker accents is use.
You will hear conversations and monologues, with topics ranging from the everyday social to the academic.
A variety of question types are used, including multiple choice, form completion, note completion, summary completion, sentence completion, and short-answer questions.
Candidates for IELTS Academic and IELTS General both do the same listening test.

Listening Tips

Read the instructions and questions carefully before you listen.
Be Relaxed before the exam.
Concentrate only on Exam for that time.
Try to get an idea of the situation. Who are the speakers? Where are they? Why are they speaking?
Remember, you will only hear the audio once. You will need to read, write and listen all at the same time.
Listen for ‘signpost words‘ such as however, although,but and finally. They help you to anticipate what the speaker will say.
While copying your answer to answer sheet always make sure to copy your answers to Speaking side of answer sheet. In case you copy your answer on Reading side , you will not get any marks .
Before the exam try to speak to many english native people from different part of world to get use to ascent .

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