Without meaning to offend anyone, I think it is plain ridiculous to devote 6–8 hours daily for IELTS, as many often suggest. I mean, if THAT kind of effort is…
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IELTS: A bridge too far?
I confess. Today, I have decided to flog a dead horse and tell you what IELTS is. I can almost hear you exclaiming, “For goodness sake, Samit! Hasn’t it been…
SELF-CORRECTING TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE IELTS WRITING
For those who may not be familiar with the test format as yet, IELTS Writing module comprises 2 tasks that are to be completed in 1 hour or 60 minutes….
On Simplicity
“Nature is pleased with simplicity. …” – Frederic Chopin Have you met Simplicity? Lao Tzu to Leonardo Da Vinci. Walt Whitman to Albert Einstein. Charlie Chaplin to…
How can I get a 7 band in each module of the IELTS?
Take it easy! There is absolutely no need to be in that pensive mood! Shall I take one module at a time? Of course, you will not agree with me…
DIY: Effective preparation for IELTS Speaking
I must be clear from the very outset that a candidate simply CANNOT improve her speaking ability to a significant degree within a short span of time. Though, a limited…
IELTS Reading Section 3: Eliminating mistakes
In IELTS, Section 3 tends to be the most difficult one. It is so in Reading, Listening, and Speaking. Writing has only 2 tasks. Accordingly, the 2nd one – The…
IMPROVING IELTS WRITING FROM BAND 5 TO 6
I have inserted a part of the WT band descriptors – something which is freely available for the general public. Please find the link below: ielts task 1 writing…