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- How preparing for an English test can help students build academic habits that last
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How students use their preparation time before university matters. The transition to campus life can be challenging and even international candidates who have met minimum language requirements may not...
- How to address vocabulary in an IELTS preparation course
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References: Milton, J., Wade, J. & Hopkins, N. (2010). Aural word recognition and oral competence in English as a foreign language. In R. Chacón-Beltrán, C. Abello-Contesse, & M. Torreblanca-L...
- How to be an independent, proactive learner
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Have you ever felt like you just can’t seem to get motivated to study? And you don’t know where to start? In this blog, I'm going to talk about how you can become more of an independent learner when s...
- How to boost student talk time in Zoom
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During the 2020 pandemic lockdowns, instructors and students alike were cast into unfamiliar online waters. As an instructor, you may have missed the natural energy of face-to-face interaction to spur...
- How to boost student talk time using scripts
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Script 2: Student as teacherAre you familiar with the Learning Cone? The bottom of the cone reminds us that learners retain 90% of the material when actually teaching it proactively, as opposed to 10%...
- How to help IELTS students improve their spelling
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When answering this task, some students will use the word ‘outweigh‘ in their answer but misspell it by adding a ‘t‘ on the end (outweight).Three ways IELTS students can improve their spellingOnce stu...
- How to incorporate an independent reading project into an IELTS prep course
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Getting learners reading in an IELTS preparation course can be quite a challenge. Our learners may already feel overwhelmed with the task of preparing for the test itself, and their time at home is co...
- How to know if an English proficiency test is right for your institution
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Why test choice matters for admissions and academic outcomesAssessing the right skillsEvery English language test for international students promises to measure proficiency, but not all tests assess t...
- How to use idioms in the IELTS Speaking test
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To reach a band 7 and higher in the IELTS Speaking test, you need to be able to use a wider range of vocabulary and to show the examiner that you can use idiomatic language. Read through this article ...
- How to use the preparation time in IELTS Speaking Part 2
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Do you know how best to use the one-minute preparation time in IELTS Speaking Part 2? Well, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you use this time so you’re ready to start talking when you need to.
- How to write a semi-formal letter for IELTS General Training Writing Task 1
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Do you know how to write a semi-formal letter? Are you wondering how it’s different to a formal or informal letter? Well, a semi-formal letter is one that is more neutral in style.
- IELTS – helping universities to recruit students with the right skills
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If your students can communicate effectively in English, they are likely to find their classes much easier and less stressful, especially at the start of their courses.