Students often ask me ‘How do I improve my reading and listening skills?’ The short answer is ‘Read and listen more.’ However, this is not a very good answer because you need to know HOW to practice and WHERE to get good sources of reading and listening material. This article will help you: Learn HOW […]
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Best Podcasts for English Learners
The best English students are always looking for new ways to develop their skills, and increasingly, podcasts have become an unparalleled source of ‘real English’. There are lots of podcasts out there that focus on teaching grammar, vocabulary and other skills, but they tend to be a little too much like being in English class […]
IELTS Listening- Summary Completion Lesson
This lesson will help you prepare for the IELTS listening test by familiarising you with summary completion questions, giving you some tips and a chance to practice. IELTS Summary Completion- Skills Tested When you get to university or start working, two of the key skills you will have to use are summarising and paraphrasing. These skills are […]
IELTS Listening- Multiple Choice Questions
This post will show you how to effectively answer multiple choice questions in the IELTS listening test. It will show you the three different types of multiple choice questions, look at common problems and give you tips and a strategy to help you on test day. 3 Kinds of Multiple Choice Questions There are three […]
IELTS Listening- Labeling a Map or Plan
This post will help you answer labeling map or plan IELTS questions more effectively by looking at common problems, useful language and giving you a strategy to use on test day.
IELTS Listening Overview and Tips
Listening Overview The IELTS listening test is the same for both those taking the Academic and General Training papers. It consists of 40 questions (10 per section) and lasts around 30 minutes. You will have 10 minutes at the end to transfer your answers from the question paper to the answer sheet.