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- Preparing learners for Task 1 on the IELTS Academic Writing test
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Responding to the TaskThe first challenge for many test takers is knowing how to start. To make this more manageable, break this up into two parts for your students.Part 1 of responseSince Task 1 only...
- Six daily habits for a higher Speaking band score
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Achieving a higher Speaking band score in your IELTS test is achievable, and comes down to what one does on a daily basis. Here are six daily habits to help you achieve your goal: 1. Speaking English ...
- Six key academic reading skills you need to succeed at university
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Reading skills create the foundation for the rest of the language development. Through reading, students not only build vocabulary and learn about the different sentence structures, but also create le...
- Test types
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If you are planning to study in a country where English is spoken, it's likely that the IELTS Academic test is the right choice for you. The test assesses if you are ready to begin studying in English...
- The benefits of positive test impact for universities
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Across departments, these challenges increase staff workload and reduce the quality of academic interactions.There are indirect costs too. When students struggle to follow lectures or express themselv...
- The Chunking Method: Teaching language learners how to paraphrase
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Whether you are preparing learners to write research papers or to take the IELTS Writing Test, paraphrasing is an important skill; however, the task of taking a long sentence with elevated vocabulary ...
- Three parts of IELTS Speaking, and what to look out for
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Everybody knows how significant it is to ace the IELTS test with flying colours. Besides the fact that it’s an internally-recognised language certification, it’s also the key to getting into your drea...
- TOEFL or IELTS: Which is the right test for me?
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We've put together a list of important things to consider before choosing between TOEFL and IELTS, two of the most widely accepted English language proficiency tests. This article should help you deci...
- What automarking means for language test validity and integrity
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Explore how automarking affects language test validity, fairness and integrity, and why human oversight remains essential in high-stakes assessment.
- Why IELTS Speaking sets students up for academic and social success
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Strong speaking skills means success in higher education. Learn how IELTS assesses real-life communication for effective international student recruitment
- Writing test preparation resources
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Prepare for IELTS Writing with videos and resources explaining the assessment criteria, Writing tasks and how examiners mark your test.
- An investigation of the lexical dimension of the IELTS Speaking Test
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This study investigates use by candidates in the IELTS Speaking Test by measuring lexical output, variation and sophistication, as well as the use of formulaic language.