World Speaks English (IELTS Prep)

2021-09-09 12:09:35 LIVE IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE

Today I've run a live lesson for 25 students from an Indian school called IELTS Cafe. We had a blast!

Not only did we practice real-difficulty IELTS questions, but also laughed a lot. Because IELTS is fun!

Some things I have pointed out from the practice:

1) don't use overly complicated words! Using "plethora" in a casual answer about movies will make you sound out of context.

2) don't use "very" with strong adjectives like "overwhelmed" or "jubilant". Use "absolutely" instead. "Very" is for weaker adjectives.
For example: "I was absolutely jubilant to see you, you make me very happy!"

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2021-09-04 14:14:56 The live stream has started, join! https://www.instagram.com/d_sandmartin/ Open / Comment

2021-09-04 10:35:13 HOW TO GET THE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP — LIVE STREAM

Chevening is one of the most prestigious fully-funded scholarships for studies in the UK. And I know a person who received it!

We will hold a live stream today on my Instagram page where I'll ask her all the important questions:
- What minimum requirements does it have?
- Who is this scholarship looking for? Who is its ideal candidate?
- What doors does it open?

Join us at 11 am GMT here

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2021-08-18 21:38:28 Do we have people here who got a scholarship for studies abroad? Let me know in the comments if you're the lucky guy / girl Open / Comment

2021-08-03 18:12:59 The WSE team that brings you high quality educational products about IELTS has just expanded

Welcome the new team member - Begim! She is from Uzbekistan, currently studies at the University of Westminster. Which means she has recently completed her IELTS journey herself that helped her move abroad. She will be responsible for content creation for World Speaks English filling the copywriter position.

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2021-08-02 13:14:40 JOB OPENING — COPYWRITER We are seeking a skilled copywriter in English who will be responsible for creating content on all the WSE platforms (telegram, intstagram, facebook, email subscription). Our ideal content manager is the one who will be keeping an… Open / Comment

2021-08-01 21:34:53 EMBARRASSING PRONUNCIATION MISTAKES

Do you know how important clear pronunciation is? What if I tell you that pronunciation is not the same as an accent?

Even though having an accent is absolutely fine, having poor pronunciation can be damaging to your relationships

Check out this video to see how I put myself in an awkward situation because of mistakes anyone can make




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2021-07-29 15:20:05 Well, in reality, I don't believe in hacks! Progress is always the result of hard work, dedication and clear strategy. In this post, I'll give you the strategy and will trust you on bringing the work and dedication to the table?

Okay?

So, your IELTS reading success is basically a compilation of 3 components:
Wide vocabulary and grammar range
Clear approach to every question type
Speed reading

Check cards to read the strategy for every component! Check out the Rocket IELTS course here.

Also, let me know in the comments if you haven't had progress with Reading lately. Let's find a way out of it

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2021-07-24 20:14:01 Community power is incredible.

I remember that I was too much of an introvert in middle school. I would avoid talking to people and didn't feel comfortable when I had to join a group of other students. However, now I am a member of 5 different communities and even a founder of my own one.

What's so cool about communities?

They make us surrounded with like-minded people. Those who share our views, values and interests. I founded the World Speaks English Community to help IELTS candidates who felt alone on their preparation journey. Now they have a safe space to discuss tasks, modules, books and share experiences. Not to mention friends from across the globe!

Also, communities help solve problems. At WSE you can ask any question about IELTS or life abroad and other members (or me) will answer right away.

Communities = friends, support, achievements

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2021-07-15 19:40:00 10 TIPS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH IN YOUR NATIVE COUNTRY

You do not need to live in an English-speaking country to speak English fluently. That's how I learned English without leaving Russia even once.

1. Surround yourself with english
That's an absolute must!. Find ways to make English a part of your daily life at home, for example, make a shopping list, read a newspaper, listen to the radio, write a diary in English, or listen to songs on or watch a video on the way somewhere. Switch all of your information sources to English!

2. Make friends with native speakers
Even if you do not live in an English-speaking country, there may be many foreigners nearby. Find ways to meet native English speakers: go to foreign bars and restaurants, conversational clubs, join sports and social clubs, or participate in language exchange programs. I personally just approached English-speaking people on the streets.

3. Find training partners
If you can't find a native speaker, start learning English at the same time with your friends to practice together. You can create an English speaking club and meet regularly to speak English. You can motivate each other, and you will learn by helping others with their problems. I asked my friends to conduct mock IELTS Speaking tests for me.

4. Use authentic materials
Just reading English in textbooks can get boring. Try reading English texts written for native speakers. At first it will seem difficult, but over time you will get used to it and be able to do it with ease. There are hundreds of resources on the Internet.

5. Online communication
I bet you know you chat with people from all over the world on the Internet. Join chats or forums, take online English courses, or find a pen-friend to practice English by learning different cultures. I have a special app where you can meet people for practice in seconds.

6. Set yourself realistic goals
Give yourself a reason to study: do you want to get a promotion, have the opportunity to talk with your foreign colleagues, study abroad or spend your next holiday in an English-speaking country? Set both short-term and long-term goals and track your progress.

7. Listen to real English
Train your ears, listening to English at a normal speed, even if you do not understand everything. It is easy to find free English podcasts on the Internet, and news agencies from most English-speaking countries publish audio and video news on the Internet for free.

8. Find fun ways to learn new words
If you like to sing, find the words of your favorite English songs. Or, if you have good visual memory, write new words in “Post-it” notes and attach them across the house. Make funny examples of sentences or draw small pictures next to new expressions to memorize them.

9. Learn about culture
Learning a language is not only grammar and vocabulary: it is communication with people who think and speak differently!

10. Whatever you do, have fun
Learning a language requires work, but you will be more motivated if you like the process itself. Play games, do crossword puzzles, sing songs, read comics and don't worry too much about mistakes - mistakes only help to get better!

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