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Getting The Most From Your IELTS Preparation Course

August 15, 2017 by

Tony Rusinak

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Getting the Best Advice for the IELTS[...] October 16, 2017 by

Lauren McKenzie

There are many websites, prep courses, books and online materials that offer IETLS candidates with sources of advice for the exam. There’s advice on what expressions to use during [...]

Pronunciation and Word Stress: Why It's Important on the Speaking [...] October 6, 2017 by

Tony Rusinak

The 14 minute speaking exam is no time to be a robot. During this exam, your head may be running wild with a million ideas on how to ace the [...]

A Positive Attitude Towards the IELTS Exam[...] October 2, 2017 by

Andrea Castro

Exams can be stressful, as anyone who has taken an exam at some point knows. Given that exam results can have a significant effect on people’s lives and careers, [...]

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P.O.W.E.R.
An Acronym for IELTS Success

September 26, 2017 by

Ashlee Hunter

The writing section of the IELTS test is a daunting task for most students. Some candidates try to read the question once and write for the whole 60 minutes, while others spend too much time [...]

Preparing for the IELTS in a Non-English Speaking Country

September 19, 2017 by

Lauren McKenzie

Practical advice for taking advice Once you’ve decided that the IELTS is the next step for you it’s time to plan. Look at the IELTS test dates and decide how long you need [...]

Preparing for the IELTS Reading Module: Selecting Your Own Reading Materials

September 12, 2017 by

Tony Rusinak

Sometimes IELTS practice materials can be boring. You end up sleeping more than studying during your important preparation time. So why not choose your own practice reading materials? Let’s start with an analogy. Imagine [...]

The IELTS and International Students: What You Need to Know

September 11, 2017 by

IELTS

If you're planning on attending university in an English-speaking country, like Canada, Australia, The UK, New Zealand, or South Africa you may be required to take the IELTS exam. You might also be required to [...]

About Grammar and Why It’s So Important in IELTS

September 5, 2017 by

Andrea Castro

Nowadays, it’s common to hear that the kind of grammar we use is not what really matters for everyday English; the important thing is whether or not other people understand what we say or [...]