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2023-11-24 13:31:58 #idpIELTS #OfficialExpertTip
IELTS Reading: True, False, Not Given! Which one is it?

If you have found that you're interested in learning more about the 'true, false or not given' question type from the IELTS Reading test, then this video should help to explain what exactly each option means when responding to the given text.

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2023-11-15 19:18:43 Here's why this performance was given a Band 7:

"This test taker can speak at length without noticeable effort or loss of
coherence. He does, however, demonstrate some language-related hesitation, repetition and self correction.

He develops topics appropriately, using a range of markers and linking words to give cohesion (lately; in my opinion; if I’m not wrong; maybe you know; actually).

He has a good vocabulary and shows some awareness of style and collocation (working for peace; internal problem; people in need; in conflict; a border city) but he sometimes makes the wrong word choices (if I do something very queer; to be in-between everyone).

He has good grammatical control and produces many error-free sentences, using both simple and complex structures (more easily than before; without being treated differently). However, there are some problems with tenses (they bring instead of ‘they brought’; if I will like to read;

I can be famous instead of ‘I could be famous’; I prefer my privacy instead of ‘I would prefer my privacy’), with articles (they don’t have private life) and with word order (even you can upload).

There are many examples of very natural pronunciation and he can be easily followed, as he uses intonation and stress to good communicative effect. There are just a few problems with the production of individual sounds but, overall, his accent is slight and has very little impact on intelligibility.

This test taker is a clear example of a Band 7."

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2023-11-14 09:29:40 Watch this Official Speaking test sample, where Mauricio from Colombia talks about 'Famous people'.

Use the timestamps below:

0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - What kind of people become famous in your country?
1:30 - Are politicians more famous than other types of people in your country?
2:08 - Do you think people who are famous today different from people who were famous in the past?
2:51 - What kind of people will become famous in the future?
3:15 - Are there more advantages or disadvantages to being famous?

What score would you give to Mauricio's performance?

P.S. Carefully watch the video before assessing his speaking performance.
Use speaking band descriptor

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This video discusses common myths and bad advice about IELTS Writing Task 2 and then gives the facts about this task.

Use the worksheet (and the timestamps below) to practice your language as you listen.

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Common Myths about Task 2 – Worksheet Task 1
02:04 The Facts about Writing Task 2 – Worksheet Task 2
02:39 Why the myths lower your score– Worksheet Task 3
05:23 Why complex grammar does not increase your score – Worksheet Task 4
06:21 A summary of the Facts about Task 2 – Worksheet Task 5

The Key to IELTS Writing Task 2
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2023-09-25 17:52:10 IELTS Writing Task 2
Cambridge IELTS 9 Test 4

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ln some parts of the world, native languages are being lost as the world develops and evolves. Some believe that this is unimportant and even see it as an advantage. This essay will discuss whether the loss of languages should be cause for concern.

Certain aspects of everyday life are made easier through sharing a common language. First and foremost, business transactions are much simpler when the two parties concerned can understand each other well. Travel problems can also be dealt with much faster when there is mutual understanding Thanks to globalization, these types of communication are increasing and could be seen as largely responsible for the disappearance of languages in more remote areas. If people in those areas want to do business with others, to avoid frustrations, they must adopt the more widely used languages of the world. Thus, with each new generation, their native tongue becomes both less useful and less used. Thus, sadly, the need to make life simpler makes the loss of some languages inevitable.

Nevertheless, language has a multitude of uses that go far beyond tourism and business communication. Firstly, our native tongue is used to express our deepest feelings and emotions. These are much more difficult to convey when using a second language. Language also plays an important part in our culture and identity, uniting us as a community, Thus, when a language is lost, part of the community and culture also disappears. This must be an enormous loss for
the people concerned. Clearly, some people are affected far more than others by the disappearance of a language.

ln conclusion, while it is true that having fewer languages benefits the world of business, and makes transactions easier, I completely disagree with the view that the continued loss of languages is unimportant. The variety of native languages is what makes the world a richer place, and any loss of this kind should not be dismissed lightly.
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