βββοΈ HOW TO MEASURE VOCABULARY FOR IELTS / TOEFL?
It's a tricky task to measure how many words you need to know to get your target score on IELTS or TOEFL. But I have made it simple for you! Watch this video to find out the size of vocabulary you have to have for the test.
https://youtu.be/0SfyDfADmQs
#videos #ielts #toefl
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It's a tricky task to measure how many words you need to know to get your target score on IELTS or TOEFL. But I have made it simple for you! Watch this video to find out the size of vocabulary you have to have for the test.
https://youtu.be/0SfyDfADmQs
#videos #ielts #toefl
@wsechannel
π MY EDUCATION STORY - 1/4
I thought it would be useful to share a bit about my education with you. Some will draw inspiration, some will get motivation, some will reach out to ask further questions (you are always welcome to do so in our chat group).
So, I have always loved studying - the idea of learning new things and then implementing them in real life fascinates me. Therefore, I was an excellent student at high school - in my 11th grade, I was awarded a scholarship of the local government and graduated with a gold medal (with honors) when I was 17.
I know that I want to work in international business, so I chose to enrol in World Economics in my Bachelor's. Russia gives the opportunity to study for free to everyone with excellent grades, so I didn't pay anything for my education (at all). During my Bachelor's I discovered the vivid student life, participated (and won!) business championships where a team of students solves real business problems of companies. I was an intern in several companies but felt that my level of education was still not enough. I graduated with honors again at 20.
Next, I decided to apply to the best business school of Russia and Eastern Europe - the Graduate School of Management SPbU. Master's degrees there are taught completely in English, so I had to take IELTS to get accepted. This is where my IELTS preparation began (and lasted only for 3.5 weeks because I procrastinated a lot π ). I got 8.0 on IELTS Academic, then took GMAT and a couple of internal exams. And finally received the fully-funded offer for the Master in International Management programme.
My education at GSOM was wonderful - full of activities, meetings, events, and amazing opportunities. It deserves a separate post.
Click the button below if you want to read what happened next ππ
#my_story
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I thought it would be useful to share a bit about my education with you. Some will draw inspiration, some will get motivation, some will reach out to ask further questions (you are always welcome to do so in our chat group).
So, I have always loved studying - the idea of learning new things and then implementing them in real life fascinates me. Therefore, I was an excellent student at high school - in my 11th grade, I was awarded a scholarship of the local government and graduated with a gold medal (with honors) when I was 17.
I know that I want to work in international business, so I chose to enrol in World Economics in my Bachelor's. Russia gives the opportunity to study for free to everyone with excellent grades, so I didn't pay anything for my education (at all). During my Bachelor's I discovered the vivid student life, participated (and won!) business championships where a team of students solves real business problems of companies. I was an intern in several companies but felt that my level of education was still not enough. I graduated with honors again at 20.
Next, I decided to apply to the best business school of Russia and Eastern Europe - the Graduate School of Management SPbU. Master's degrees there are taught completely in English, so I had to take IELTS to get accepted. This is where my IELTS preparation began (and lasted only for 3.5 weeks because I procrastinated a lot π ). I got 8.0 on IELTS Academic, then took GMAT and a couple of internal exams. And finally received the fully-funded offer for the Master in International Management programme.
My education at GSOM was wonderful - full of activities, meetings, events, and amazing opportunities. It deserves a separate post.
Click the button below if you want to read what happened next ππ
#my_story
@wsechannel
π MY EDUCATION STORY - 2/4
After starting my first semester at GSOM, I knew I was in the right place right away. The place where I had always wanted to be - surrounded by smart and ambitious young people, studying business and management with the possibility to build a career in a corporate or startup world. The GSOM Master's in Management programme was the only one in Russia that made it into the Financial Times MiM rating and that means - lots of worldwide possibilities for its graduates.
One of the prominent features of this degree is the ability to get into CEMS. CEMS is a unique double-diploma programme that allows one to study in 2 European business schools while enjoying the benefits of being in the very closed carefully-selected group of students. I definitely recommend it to everyone! It's a life-long membership in the exquisite circle of people.
The thing is, to enrol for the CEMS programme one must apply only after getting into the Master's and starting the first semester. It's obligatory to have excellent grades, internship experience in good firms, know the CEMS values, explain your motivation.
So, in my last selection round for CEMS, I set my preferences for the second business school to study in. I listed HEC (Paris), LSE (London), HSG (St. Gallen, Switzerland), Bocconi (Milan). Finally, I got in and soon received the invitation letter of my second business school ππ₯°
All during studying in my first semester in GSOM. I had no idea what adventures awaited me in the 3 following semesters!
Click the button below if you want to read what happened next ππ
#my_story
@wsechannel
After starting my first semester at GSOM, I knew I was in the right place right away. The place where I had always wanted to be - surrounded by smart and ambitious young people, studying business and management with the possibility to build a career in a corporate or startup world. The GSOM Master's in Management programme was the only one in Russia that made it into the Financial Times MiM rating and that means - lots of worldwide possibilities for its graduates.
One of the prominent features of this degree is the ability to get into CEMS. CEMS is a unique double-diploma programme that allows one to study in 2 European business schools while enjoying the benefits of being in the very closed carefully-selected group of students. I definitely recommend it to everyone! It's a life-long membership in the exquisite circle of people.
The thing is, to enrol for the CEMS programme one must apply only after getting into the Master's and starting the first semester. It's obligatory to have excellent grades, internship experience in good firms, know the CEMS values, explain your motivation.
So, in my last selection round for CEMS, I set my preferences for the second business school to study in. I listed HEC (Paris), LSE (London), HSG (St. Gallen, Switzerland), Bocconi (Milan). Finally, I got in and soon received the invitation letter of my second business school ππ₯°
All during studying in my first semester in GSOM. I had no idea what adventures awaited me in the 3 following semesters!
Click the button below if you want to read what happened next ππ
#my_story
@wsechannel
π MY EDUCATION STORY - 3/4
During my studies at GSOM, I had participated in dozens of events worth remembering.
For example, I was the Head of Corporate Relations department at the Management of the Future conference. This is a huge business event that only 100 best students across the country are invited to. The conference lasts for 3 days and students participate in various workshops and lectures conducted by the leading Russian companies. Those participants who do well in corporate events get job offers! π€ This was an amazing experience in the organizing committee where I made lots of connections in the business.
Of course, I tried business ventures myself. It was so intriguing to gather a team, develop a vision, motivate others and set up something (a service / product) that would hopefully disrupt the market. WSE is one of the successful projects that I had started during my university years π₯° Yes, solving business problems for Google and advising a marketing strategy for Netflix might be very interesting, but there comes the time when we all want to try something of our own.
Speaking of courses, we studied everything that influences companies' life cycle (finance, marketing, strategy, operations, human resources, IT). Each course was practice-oriented, meaning that we worked on the real-life situations, discussed recent successes or failures, came up with strategies for new startups, and of course - looked for internships at different companies abroad. But the Master's degree is not only about classes, as you have already found out!
In the next part, I will share with you a bit more about international education and the way to finance yourself. Click the button below if you want to read what happened next ππ
#my_story
@wsechannel
During my studies at GSOM, I had participated in dozens of events worth remembering.
For example, I was the Head of Corporate Relations department at the Management of the Future conference. This is a huge business event that only 100 best students across the country are invited to. The conference lasts for 3 days and students participate in various workshops and lectures conducted by the leading Russian companies. Those participants who do well in corporate events get job offers! π€ This was an amazing experience in the organizing committee where I made lots of connections in the business.
Of course, I tried business ventures myself. It was so intriguing to gather a team, develop a vision, motivate others and set up something (a service / product) that would hopefully disrupt the market. WSE is one of the successful projects that I had started during my university years π₯° Yes, solving business problems for Google and advising a marketing strategy for Netflix might be very interesting, but there comes the time when we all want to try something of our own.
Speaking of courses, we studied everything that influences companies' life cycle (finance, marketing, strategy, operations, human resources, IT). Each course was practice-oriented, meaning that we worked on the real-life situations, discussed recent successes or failures, came up with strategies for new startups, and of course - looked for internships at different companies abroad. But the Master's degree is not only about classes, as you have already found out!
In the next part, I will share with you a bit more about international education and the way to finance yourself. Click the button below if you want to read what happened next ππ
#my_story
@wsechannel
π MY EDUCATION STORY - 4/4
In Switzerland, I didn't only study either. There were so many events by the corporate partners and student organisations that I could literally go out every single day! For example, Goldman Sachs (one of the most well-known investment bank in the world) ran a cool meetup for girls only where they invited a confectionary chef who taught us to cook sweets from the Swiss chocolate. Each of us brought home a box of hand-made sweets and we had an opportunity to chat with the bank's representatives over an apΓ©ro (a serving of food and drinks) ππ«
I got to travel as well - we went to Milano, Germany and I drove around Switzerland, admiring the beautiful architecture, waterfalls, historical castles and small cozy cities - the scenery that is so much unlike the typical one I had been used to at home.
The business-school degree opens doors to many events specifically tailored for business students. For example, I was one of the lucky 4% of applicants who got to participate in the Corporate Finance Unlimited workshop that is conducted annually by BCG in a stunning historical chatΓͺau near Paris. On the course of 3 days, we were solving a real-life business case for a company, eating delicious French food and networking with other European students of top business schools.
Would I recommend such a lifestyle? Definitely! π₯Applying for a Master's degree was one of the best decisions in my life. However, it can be really challenging to find enough money for such a life-changing experience. Yes, living abroad is expensive. And not all countries provide free options like Germany, for example.
The financial problem is not the only obstacle though. Young people are afraid of choosing a weak university. They don't know where and how to start searching for a scholarship. This really disturbs me because I am sure that every single one of us deserves the best education ever.
Therefore, I've come up with a new WSE service - the Scholarship search! Me and my team will be glad to help you with this challenging task. Just submit a request here and we'll be in touch to specify your profile details and start looking for the most suitable funding for you βΊοΈπͺπ»
#my_story #scholarship
@wsechannel
In Switzerland, I didn't only study either. There were so many events by the corporate partners and student organisations that I could literally go out every single day! For example, Goldman Sachs (one of the most well-known investment bank in the world) ran a cool meetup for girls only where they invited a confectionary chef who taught us to cook sweets from the Swiss chocolate. Each of us brought home a box of hand-made sweets and we had an opportunity to chat with the bank's representatives over an apΓ©ro (a serving of food and drinks) ππ«
I got to travel as well - we went to Milano, Germany and I drove around Switzerland, admiring the beautiful architecture, waterfalls, historical castles and small cozy cities - the scenery that is so much unlike the typical one I had been used to at home.
The business-school degree opens doors to many events specifically tailored for business students. For example, I was one of the lucky 4% of applicants who got to participate in the Corporate Finance Unlimited workshop that is conducted annually by BCG in a stunning historical chatΓͺau near Paris. On the course of 3 days, we were solving a real-life business case for a company, eating delicious French food and networking with other European students of top business schools.
Would I recommend such a lifestyle? Definitely! π₯Applying for a Master's degree was one of the best decisions in my life. However, it can be really challenging to find enough money for such a life-changing experience. Yes, living abroad is expensive. And not all countries provide free options like Germany, for example.
The financial problem is not the only obstacle though. Young people are afraid of choosing a weak university. They don't know where and how to start searching for a scholarship. This really disturbs me because I am sure that every single one of us deserves the best education ever.
Therefore, I've come up with a new WSE service - the Scholarship search! Me and my team will be glad to help you with this challenging task. Just submit a request here and we'll be in touch to specify your profile details and start looking for the most suitable funding for you βΊοΈπͺπ»
#my_story #scholarship
@wsechannel
π³ I MEASURED MY VOCABULARY
I took a test to measure the size of my vocabulary and was shocked by the result! Does my vocab correspond to my 8.0 IELTS band score? π€
https://youtu.be/FLt-T6fjujE
#videos
@wsechannel
I took a test to measure the size of my vocabulary and was shocked by the result! Does my vocab correspond to my 8.0 IELTS band score? π€
https://youtu.be/FLt-T6fjujE
#videos
@wsechannel
YouTube
I am taking a vocabulary test! | SHOCKING result of my vocabulary size
Do you know how to measure vocabulary size? In this video, I am taking a test to gauge how many words do I know. Watch this video to find out how many words you must know for your IELTS / TOEFL target score - https://youtu.be/0SfyDfADmQs
Test Your Vocabβ¦
Test Your Vocabβ¦
Have you found out if vocabulary size correlates with my IELTS score (from the last video)?
Anonymous Poll
52%
Yes! And I was shocked too!
48%
Not yet, I'll watch it now...
On my Instagram stories today we are discussing arguments and structure for IELTS Writing Task 2. Do you think it's useful? You can send me your thoughts about an essay task and I'll comment on them. You can find the account here - www.instagram.com/d_sandmartin
π 5 PRODUCTIVITY TIPS
Being productive is trendy. Of course, it's not possible to jump over my head and sometimes I just reschedule my plans and there are some to-dos that are hanging for days until I finally finish them. But here are 5 of my tips to stay on top of your own goals:
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π In the morning, I make a comprehensive to-do list for the day. I do it by hand (only!) in my notebook because it's much more effective than using any app for me. Every single app that I've tried eventually failed miserably.
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π I remove all distractors from my desk. How often do you start working, but somehow end up on Twitter? So now I switch my phone to the silent mode or even put it away and start working.
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π In case of emergency, I use the Pomodoro technique - it breaks the workload into intervals of 25 mins, separated by short breaks. There are many apps that help you track the time like that. It really helps to stay focus, so highly recommended!
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π― I prepare my workspace: clean the desk, find necessary papers, put a glass of water nearby, and wear comfortable work clothes. Otherwise, the work is less fruitful and I get distracted every minute to go drink some water or get snacks.
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π΄ Of course, there are "lazy" days when I'm too tired and stressed to work hard. I usually change the nature of work that I do. For example, instead of sitting in front of the computer, I do household duties. I don't feel guilty about wasting time and get a clean flat as a bonus.
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These are my main productivity tips. I believe that you canβt become more productive overnight. But making small changes and adopting some of these habits, youβll be well on your way to becoming more efficient. Do you have any productivity secrets of yours? Share with me and the community on @wsecommunity
#productivity #lifestyle
@wsechannel
Being productive is trendy. Of course, it's not possible to jump over my head and sometimes I just reschedule my plans and there are some to-dos that are hanging for days until I finally finish them. But here are 5 of my tips to stay on top of your own goals:
β
π In the morning, I make a comprehensive to-do list for the day. I do it by hand (only!) in my notebook because it's much more effective than using any app for me. Every single app that I've tried eventually failed miserably.
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π I remove all distractors from my desk. How often do you start working, but somehow end up on Twitter? So now I switch my phone to the silent mode or even put it away and start working.
β
π In case of emergency, I use the Pomodoro technique - it breaks the workload into intervals of 25 mins, separated by short breaks. There are many apps that help you track the time like that. It really helps to stay focus, so highly recommended!
β
π― I prepare my workspace: clean the desk, find necessary papers, put a glass of water nearby, and wear comfortable work clothes. Otherwise, the work is less fruitful and I get distracted every minute to go drink some water or get snacks.
β
π΄ Of course, there are "lazy" days when I'm too tired and stressed to work hard. I usually change the nature of work that I do. For example, instead of sitting in front of the computer, I do household duties. I don't feel guilty about wasting time and get a clean flat as a bonus.
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These are my main productivity tips. I believe that you canβt become more productive overnight. But making small changes and adopting some of these habits, youβll be well on your way to becoming more efficient. Do you have any productivity secrets of yours? Share with me and the community on @wsecommunity
#productivity #lifestyle
@wsechannel
π§ NEW PODCAST- 011 EPISODE
Topic: Food
I think I haven't shared with you my podcast yet π This is where I discuss recent IELTS Speaking topics, give you sample answers, ideas and vocabulary to reach band score 8+.
Listen to is anywhere (iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, etc). But only on my website you can listen to the podcast and download the transcript with questions and answers for free - http://wsecommunity.com/podcast/011-food
#podcast #speaking #ielts
@wsechannel
Topic: Food
I think I haven't shared with you my podcast yet π This is where I discuss recent IELTS Speaking topics, give you sample answers, ideas and vocabulary to reach band score 8+.
Listen to is anywhere (iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, etc). But only on my website you can listen to the podcast and download the transcript with questions and answers for free - http://wsecommunity.com/podcast/011-food
#podcast #speaking #ielts
@wsechannel
I have something unexpected to tell you. It's overwhelming for me, so let me gather my thoughts.
I'll be here in 1 hour to explain everything. Turn your notifications on β€οΈ
- Darian
I'll be here in 1 hour to explain everything. Turn your notifications on β€οΈ
- Darian
π± BIG NEWS
So, you must know that I run the Rocket Speed IELTS Preparation course - this is a comprehensive intensive online course with lots of theory and practice. We start the new batch this Monday (tomorrow, August 3). The course comprises all the knowledge that allowed me to score 8.0 at the first attempt on IELTS Academic. There are 4 IELTS modules covered, plus you get to expand your advanced vocabulary and most importantly - receive my real-time guidance (I check all homeworks, give feedback and answer any questions you might have).
π₯ So, I have kept the prices for the course very low for the last year - you can literally buy 1 month of comprehensive guided IELTS preparation for 40 USD! However, I don't think that this is the justified price for the huge amount of work, time and effort I put in it. You have maybe seen that other IELTS courses on the market start from 200 USD on average!
Therefore, I've decided to upgrade the course, modify and improve its content to relaunch it for an increased price in 1-2 months. You will be able to buy it for 150 USD and above, after the improvements that I'll make to it.
π Hence, now (today and tomorrow) are literally the last days ever when you can still buy by Rocket Speed IELTS Preparation course for the old prices - 40 or 60 USD! All the details about the packages, fees and FAQ you will find here.
There won't be such a possibility anymore. Ever. Are you sure you want to lose it? I hope you don't.
You can ask me any questions about the course, as always @d_sandmartin
I spend a lot of time to help every single person on the course boost their IELTS scores. Hopefully, I will help you as well! β€οΈ
β Darian
So, you must know that I run the Rocket Speed IELTS Preparation course - this is a comprehensive intensive online course with lots of theory and practice. We start the new batch this Monday (tomorrow, August 3). The course comprises all the knowledge that allowed me to score 8.0 at the first attempt on IELTS Academic. There are 4 IELTS modules covered, plus you get to expand your advanced vocabulary and most importantly - receive my real-time guidance (I check all homeworks, give feedback and answer any questions you might have).
π₯ So, I have kept the prices for the course very low for the last year - you can literally buy 1 month of comprehensive guided IELTS preparation for 40 USD! However, I don't think that this is the justified price for the huge amount of work, time and effort I put in it. You have maybe seen that other IELTS courses on the market start from 200 USD on average!
Therefore, I've decided to upgrade the course, modify and improve its content to relaunch it for an increased price in 1-2 months. You will be able to buy it for 150 USD and above, after the improvements that I'll make to it.
π Hence, now (today and tomorrow) are literally the last days ever when you can still buy by Rocket Speed IELTS Preparation course for the old prices - 40 or 60 USD! All the details about the packages, fees and FAQ you will find here.
There won't be such a possibility anymore. Ever. Are you sure you want to lose it? I hope you don't.
You can ask me any questions about the course, as always @d_sandmartin
I spend a lot of time to help every single person on the course boost their IELTS scores. Hopefully, I will help you as well! β€οΈ
β Darian
The course breakdown - LAST TIME THESE PRICES guys π±π₯
Details about the course - http://wsecommunity.com/rocketcourse
Details about the course - http://wsecommunity.com/rocketcourse
Wow, my payment gate on the website has collapsed because so many people want to buy the course! π³
Guys, if you also want to pay but can't do it - please, text me to @d_sandmartin - I'll send you my PayPal account or we'll find another way around.
I'll help everyone β€οΈ
This won't stop us from getting the dream IELTS scores.
Guys, if you also want to pay but can't do it - please, text me to @d_sandmartin - I'll send you my PayPal account or we'll find another way around.
I'll help everyone β€οΈ
This won't stop us from getting the dream IELTS scores.
Good news - the payment gate on the website now works normally. And we have also started the last batch of the course today! π
If you also want to join while the prices are the lowest they will possibly ever be - you can do it here http://wsecommunity.com/rocketcourse
If you also want to join while the prices are the lowest they will possibly ever be - you can do it here http://wsecommunity.com/rocketcourse
π€― 1 WEEK UNTIL IELTS! π€―
Do you know that feeling when it's only 7 days left until your test date and you are struggling to put your thoughts together to benefit from the last moments of preparation?
Don't worry - I've prepared this guide with clear steps that you should take when there is so little time left. 7 steps to follow and spend your time effectively π₯°
https://youtu.be/6-r3j_SfQlI
#videos
@wsechannel
Do you know that feeling when it's only 7 days left until your test date and you are struggling to put your thoughts together to benefit from the last moments of preparation?
Don't worry - I've prepared this guide with clear steps that you should take when there is so little time left. 7 steps to follow and spend your time effectively π₯°
https://youtu.be/6-r3j_SfQlI
#videos
@wsechannel
YouTube
What to do 1 week before IELTS | 7 steps
In this video, I advise 7 steps to take when there is only 1 week left before your IELTS test. Don't worry if you think that there is no time left, in fact, you can still use these tips for your final IELTS preparation plan.
Kaplan resources (mock testsβ¦
Kaplan resources (mock testsβ¦