🌟 YOUR VIDEO IDEAS
I am going to work on new IELTS video lessons. Please send me your requests and ideas! 🙌🏻
I am going to work on new IELTS video lessons. Please send me your requests and ideas! 🙌🏻
🤷🏻♀️ WHY READING FEELS THE MOST DIFFICULT ON IELTS?
Let's face it - the majority of candidates deem Reading the most difficult module on IELTS. I personally don't think so, because modules where you operate already given information and don't have to improvise (Reading and Listening) are much easier than the other two that require using your knowledge of grammar and structuring.
Here is one reason why you might fail in Reading desperately. You are not used to analyzing everything you read on the daily basis. In the age of information, we consume it insanely fast in large amounts, not having time to stop and think: "What have I just read?"
The logic of IELTS Reading tests our ability to clearly understand what we read, simultaneously answering questions like "what is the main idea", "what was mentioned in the paragraph and what was omitted", "what is the author's point of view", etc. Therefore, spend more time reading your favorite articles and question your understanding every now and then. This will greatly improve your IELTS Reading performance.
#reading #ielts
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Let's face it - the majority of candidates deem Reading the most difficult module on IELTS. I personally don't think so, because modules where you operate already given information and don't have to improvise (Reading and Listening) are much easier than the other two that require using your knowledge of grammar and structuring.
Here is one reason why you might fail in Reading desperately. You are not used to analyzing everything you read on the daily basis. In the age of information, we consume it insanely fast in large amounts, not having time to stop and think: "What have I just read?"
The logic of IELTS Reading tests our ability to clearly understand what we read, simultaneously answering questions like "what is the main idea", "what was mentioned in the paragraph and what was omitted", "what is the author's point of view", etc. Therefore, spend more time reading your favorite articles and question your understanding every now and then. This will greatly improve your IELTS Reading performance.
#reading #ielts
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📚 MACMILLAN ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT - ADVANCED
This grammar book is one of the most profound ones. I will take you from the very beginning of the English grammar and provide very concise rules, examples and context all the way through. Having read this and done all the exercises you will be able to safely say that your knowledge of grammar is solid.
#books #grammar
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Download it here ⬆️
This grammar book is one of the most profound ones. I will take you from the very beginning of the English grammar and provide very concise rules, examples and context all the way through. Having read this and done all the exercises you will be able to safely say that your knowledge of grammar is solid.
#books #grammar
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Download it here ⬆️
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⛔️ WHAT NOT TO DO ON IELTS
1. Don’t memorise answers
Lots of people think that the best way to do well in the speaking test is to remember scripted answers and simply use these in the test. This is a bad idea because memorised answers are very obvious and examiners are trained to spot them. You will not only lose marks, the examiners may also ask you more difficult questions to test your English and establish your real level.
2. Don't worry about the examiner’s opinion
I was surprised when some students told me that you can only do well on the speaking test if the examiner agrees with your opinion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Examiners are not concerned with your opinion; they just want you to demonstrate your speaking ability. Focus on giving a fluent answer that responds to the question and is grammatically correct.
3. Don't insert lots of ‘big’ words
A common misconception is that you must have very long, ‘complicated’ words in every sentence to get a high score on the test. If you listen to how native speakers talk, this just doesn't happen, unless you are at a conference of university professors. You should try to show the examiner that you have a wide-ranging vocabulary, but you should not try to use words you don’t fully understand. If you try to use ‘complicated’ words you don’t fully understand, it is very likely that you will make mistakes and lose marks.
If you are not 1100% sure about the meaning and form of a word, don’t use it.
4. Don't show off your grammar
This point is connected to the previous one. Many candidates feel that they need to show the examiner how amazing their grammar is in order to get a high mark. Again, the danger here is trying to use grammar you are not 100% sure about and then losing control of the sentence. There is no point in using the future perfect continuous tense if it is not appropriate to do so. Think about the tense you need to use when practising, and familiarise yourself with functional language for giving opinions, contrasting views, emphasising, and so on.
5. Don't say nothing
This seems like an obvious piece of advice but you would be surprised by how many students prefer to say nothing rather than attempt to give an answer. It is always better to attempt an answer than simply say nothing. Many students feel this way, perhaps because their old teacher told them to say nothing or criticised them if they didn't know the answer. In the IELTS speaking test, you are not expected to give a perfect response to a question or to be an expert in many different areas. The main thing is to demonstrate your speaking ability. If you don’t know the answer, it is always acceptable to say something like ‘I don’t have much knowledge of this subject, but I think…’ or ‘I'm not really sure, but if I had to say….’, and attempt an answer.
6. Don't be late
Make sure you give yourself lots of time to get to the examination centre and find out where your speaking test will be. By getting there early you will be able to get comfortable in your surroundings and concentrate solely on the exam. Don’t be afraid to ask the staff any questions you might have; they are there to help.
7. Don't rely on the examiner
Some students think the speaking examiner will prompt you if you are talking too much or too little, or not speaking loudly enough, or if you are not sticking to the question asked. In fact, the examiner has no duty to do any of these things and she or he will allow you to make mistakes and not tell you. Take control of your own speaking and don’t look to the examiner for cues or help.
#ielts
@wsechannel
1. Don’t memorise answers
Lots of people think that the best way to do well in the speaking test is to remember scripted answers and simply use these in the test. This is a bad idea because memorised answers are very obvious and examiners are trained to spot them. You will not only lose marks, the examiners may also ask you more difficult questions to test your English and establish your real level.
2. Don't worry about the examiner’s opinion
I was surprised when some students told me that you can only do well on the speaking test if the examiner agrees with your opinion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Examiners are not concerned with your opinion; they just want you to demonstrate your speaking ability. Focus on giving a fluent answer that responds to the question and is grammatically correct.
3. Don't insert lots of ‘big’ words
A common misconception is that you must have very long, ‘complicated’ words in every sentence to get a high score on the test. If you listen to how native speakers talk, this just doesn't happen, unless you are at a conference of university professors. You should try to show the examiner that you have a wide-ranging vocabulary, but you should not try to use words you don’t fully understand. If you try to use ‘complicated’ words you don’t fully understand, it is very likely that you will make mistakes and lose marks.
If you are not 1100% sure about the meaning and form of a word, don’t use it.
4. Don't show off your grammar
This point is connected to the previous one. Many candidates feel that they need to show the examiner how amazing their grammar is in order to get a high mark. Again, the danger here is trying to use grammar you are not 100% sure about and then losing control of the sentence. There is no point in using the future perfect continuous tense if it is not appropriate to do so. Think about the tense you need to use when practising, and familiarise yourself with functional language for giving opinions, contrasting views, emphasising, and so on.
5. Don't say nothing
This seems like an obvious piece of advice but you would be surprised by how many students prefer to say nothing rather than attempt to give an answer. It is always better to attempt an answer than simply say nothing. Many students feel this way, perhaps because their old teacher told them to say nothing or criticised them if they didn't know the answer. In the IELTS speaking test, you are not expected to give a perfect response to a question or to be an expert in many different areas. The main thing is to demonstrate your speaking ability. If you don’t know the answer, it is always acceptable to say something like ‘I don’t have much knowledge of this subject, but I think…’ or ‘I'm not really sure, but if I had to say….’, and attempt an answer.
6. Don't be late
Make sure you give yourself lots of time to get to the examination centre and find out where your speaking test will be. By getting there early you will be able to get comfortable in your surroundings and concentrate solely on the exam. Don’t be afraid to ask the staff any questions you might have; they are there to help.
7. Don't rely on the examiner
Some students think the speaking examiner will prompt you if you are talking too much or too little, or not speaking loudly enough, or if you are not sticking to the question asked. In fact, the examiner has no duty to do any of these things and she or he will allow you to make mistakes and not tell you. Take control of your own speaking and don’t look to the examiner for cues or help.
#ielts
@wsechannel
📑 FULL READING TEST SOLVED
Here is my favorite type of learning videos - where I show how to solve IELTS mock tests step-by-step. In this one I will walk you through a full Academic reading test from the authentic Cambridge IELTS book.
Solve it on your own and then tune in for explanations and recommendations!
https://youtu.be/lcaOwLFevIc
#videos #ielts #reading
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Here is my favorite type of learning videos - where I show how to solve IELTS mock tests step-by-step. In this one I will walk you through a full Academic reading test from the authentic Cambridge IELTS book.
Solve it on your own and then tune in for explanations and recommendations!
https://youtu.be/lcaOwLFevIc
#videos #ielts #reading
@wsechannel
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Full IELTS Academic Reading test With Answers | Solved 2019
We are solving together the Academic Reading mock test, with answers and explanations. The difficulty level is authentic and suitable for 2020 tests. You will also get my tips and strategies that allowed me to achieve 9.0 on Reading!
[MOCK TEST]
Questions…
[MOCK TEST]
Questions…
🤸🏼♀️ DISCUSSION TOPIC
Self-driving cars
The technology will soon transform the way we drive cars - they won't require a human driver anymore. This is a promising market for many companies to profit from. Google is now thinking how they can monetize their software in such cars.
• According to you, what are the best ways to profit from robotic cars for Google?
• Are you exited about such innovation? Will you use the self-driving cars?
• What can be advantages of such technology in your country / city?
Join our dicsussion at @wsecommunity 🙌🏻
Self-driving cars
The technology will soon transform the way we drive cars - they won't require a human driver anymore. This is a promising market for many companies to profit from. Google is now thinking how they can monetize their software in such cars.
• According to you, what are the best ways to profit from robotic cars for Google?
• Are you exited about such innovation? Will you use the self-driving cars?
• What can be advantages of such technology in your country / city?
Join our dicsussion at @wsecommunity 🙌🏻
UK HAS VOTED
Results of the UK elections that will shape the British society and the future of the EU ⬆️.
More on my Instagram.
Tune in to discuss here @wsecommunity
#discussion
Results of the UK elections that will shape the British society and the future of the EU ⬆️.
More on my Instagram.
Tune in to discuss here @wsecommunity
#discussion
🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT!
Something that I have been working on for months is finally ready! I am happy to present you the World Speaks English website which is a hub that gathers everything that I create - video lessons, study materials, courses, podcasts, and more!
The website will be updated all the time - I am constantly working on make it fuller and bigger. We are only in the beginning on the journey now 😌
I also welcome your comments - if you have suggestions as to the website look and functions!
www.wsecommunity.com
Something that I have been working on for months is finally ready! I am happy to present you the World Speaks English website which is a hub that gathers everything that I create - video lessons, study materials, courses, podcasts, and more!
The website will be updated all the time - I am constantly working on make it fuller and bigger. We are only in the beginning on the journey now 😌
I also welcome your comments - if you have suggestions as to the website look and functions!
www.wsecommunity.com
🖊 IELTS WRITING PRACTICE - 50 TOPIC IDEAS
If you’re struggling to come up with topics on your own, read through this list of argumentative essay topics to help get you started!
🧬 Science
• Should parents be able to modify their unborn children?
• Do GMOs help or harm people?
• Should vaccinations be required for students to attend public school?
• Should world governments get involved in addressing climate change?
💻 Technology
• Should Facebook be allowed to collect data from its users?
• Should self-driving cars be legal?
• Is it ethical to replace human workers with automation?
• Should there be laws against using cell phones while driving?
• Has the internet positively or negatively impacted human society?
🏃♂️ Sports
• Should college athletes be paid for being on sports teams?
• Should coaches and players make the same amount of money?
• Should sports be segregated by gender?
• Should the concept of designated hitters in baseball be abolished?
• Should US sports take soccer more seriously?
🌙 Religion
• Should religious organizations have to pay taxes?
• Should religious clubs be allowed in schools?
• Should “one nation under God” be in the pledge of allegiance?
• Should religion be taught in schools?
• Should clergy be allowed to marry?
❤️ Health
• Should minors be able to purchase birth control without parental consent?
• Should the US switch to single-payer healthcare?
• Should assisted suicide be legal?
• Should dietary supplements and weight loss items like teas be allowed to advertise through influencers?
• Should doctors be allowed to promote medicines?
🏛 Government/Politics
• Is the electoral college an effective system for modern America?
• Should Puerto Rico become a state?
• Should voter registration be automatic?
• Should people in prison be allowed to vote?
• Should Supreme Court justices be elected?
🐈 Ethics
• Should sex work be legalized?
• Should Columbus Day be replaced with Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
• Should the death penalty be legal?
• Should animal testing be allowed?
• Should drug possession be decriminalized?
📈 Economic
• Should unpaid internships be legal?
• Should minimum wage be increased?
• Should monopolies be allowed?
• Is universal basic income a good idea?
• Should corporations have a higher or lower tax rate?
🎓 Education
• Are school uniforms a good idea?
• Should PE affect a student’s grades?
• Should college be free?
• Should Greek life in colleges be abolished?
• Should students be taught comprehensive sex ed?
🎨 Arts/Culture
• Should graffiti be considered art or vandalism?
• Should books with objectionable words be banned?
• Should content on YouTube be better regulated?
• Is art education important?
• Should art and music sharing online be allowed?
#ielts #writing
@wsechannel
If you’re struggling to come up with topics on your own, read through this list of argumentative essay topics to help get you started!
🧬 Science
• Should parents be able to modify their unborn children?
• Do GMOs help or harm people?
• Should vaccinations be required for students to attend public school?
• Should world governments get involved in addressing climate change?
💻 Technology
• Should Facebook be allowed to collect data from its users?
• Should self-driving cars be legal?
• Is it ethical to replace human workers with automation?
• Should there be laws against using cell phones while driving?
• Has the internet positively or negatively impacted human society?
🏃♂️ Sports
• Should college athletes be paid for being on sports teams?
• Should coaches and players make the same amount of money?
• Should sports be segregated by gender?
• Should the concept of designated hitters in baseball be abolished?
• Should US sports take soccer more seriously?
🌙 Religion
• Should religious organizations have to pay taxes?
• Should religious clubs be allowed in schools?
• Should “one nation under God” be in the pledge of allegiance?
• Should religion be taught in schools?
• Should clergy be allowed to marry?
❤️ Health
• Should minors be able to purchase birth control without parental consent?
• Should the US switch to single-payer healthcare?
• Should assisted suicide be legal?
• Should dietary supplements and weight loss items like teas be allowed to advertise through influencers?
• Should doctors be allowed to promote medicines?
🏛 Government/Politics
• Is the electoral college an effective system for modern America?
• Should Puerto Rico become a state?
• Should voter registration be automatic?
• Should people in prison be allowed to vote?
• Should Supreme Court justices be elected?
🐈 Ethics
• Should sex work be legalized?
• Should Columbus Day be replaced with Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
• Should the death penalty be legal?
• Should animal testing be allowed?
• Should drug possession be decriminalized?
📈 Economic
• Should unpaid internships be legal?
• Should minimum wage be increased?
• Should monopolies be allowed?
• Is universal basic income a good idea?
• Should corporations have a higher or lower tax rate?
🎓 Education
• Are school uniforms a good idea?
• Should PE affect a student’s grades?
• Should college be free?
• Should Greek life in colleges be abolished?
• Should students be taught comprehensive sex ed?
🎨 Arts/Culture
• Should graffiti be considered art or vandalism?
• Should books with objectionable words be banned?
• Should content on YouTube be better regulated?
• Is art education important?
• Should art and music sharing online be allowed?
#ielts #writing
@wsechannel
⭐️ WSE HERO - DECEMBER 2019
I want to celebrate people who have been World Speaks English members for a long time, have contributed to its development, participated in live streams, courses, and our discussions in the community chats. All of them - WSE Heroes - have a unique story to tell.
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This is Ahmad from Syria. One year ago, he started preparing for the Academic IELTS. His goals were to get an IELTS score before graduation so that would give him a great advantage in the future. He also saw benefits in improving his English level in general.
Once he was browsing the Internet and stumbled upon our YouTube channel where he found video lessons that proved useful for prep. He reached out to contact me for clarification in some modules and was pleased with the fact it's so easy to communicate with an online trainer. Regarding the WSE community he made sure to benefit from members' experiences and established some frienships along the way 🤝
He has recently achieved 6.5 overall just in time before his graduation, so now he enjoys a significant advantage over his peers when it comes to applying for Master's degree! 🎓
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Congratulations for becoming the WSE Hero of the month, Ahmad! We love celebrating outstanding community members 🎉
#wsehero
@wsechannel
I want to celebrate people who have been World Speaks English members for a long time, have contributed to its development, participated in live streams, courses, and our discussions in the community chats. All of them - WSE Heroes - have a unique story to tell.
————
This is Ahmad from Syria. One year ago, he started preparing for the Academic IELTS. His goals were to get an IELTS score before graduation so that would give him a great advantage in the future. He also saw benefits in improving his English level in general.
Once he was browsing the Internet and stumbled upon our YouTube channel where he found video lessons that proved useful for prep. He reached out to contact me for clarification in some modules and was pleased with the fact it's so easy to communicate with an online trainer. Regarding the WSE community he made sure to benefit from members' experiences and established some frienships along the way 🤝
He has recently achieved 6.5 overall just in time before his graduation, so now he enjoys a significant advantage over his peers when it comes to applying for Master's degree! 🎓
————
Congratulations for becoming the WSE Hero of the month, Ahmad! We love celebrating outstanding community members 🎉
#wsehero
@wsechannel
💬 IELTS SPEAKING TEST SAMPLE
Get a friend and practice these questions!
Task 1
– Have you had breakfast today, do you think it is important?
– What do you usually eat for breakfast?
– Has your routine changed since you were younger?
– What would you like to change in your present routine?
– What are your hobbies?
– Do you think your circle of friends affect your hobbies?
Task 2
Talk about a time when someone gave you money as a gift. Please say:
– Who it was
– What you used the money for
– How this gift made you feel
– Do you like receiving such gifts
Task 3
– Can a country survive without money?
– Is money the root of all evil?
– Can money buy power?
– When do you think children start to learn about money?
– Should children learn to save money?
– Should you pay children to do house chores?
#speaking #ielts
@wsechannel
Get a friend and practice these questions!
Task 1
– Have you had breakfast today, do you think it is important?
– What do you usually eat for breakfast?
– Has your routine changed since you were younger?
– What would you like to change in your present routine?
– What are your hobbies?
– Do you think your circle of friends affect your hobbies?
Task 2
Talk about a time when someone gave you money as a gift. Please say:
– Who it was
– What you used the money for
– How this gift made you feel
– Do you like receiving such gifts
Task 3
– Can a country survive without money?
– Is money the root of all evil?
– Can money buy power?
– When do you think children start to learn about money?
– Should children learn to save money?
– Should you pay children to do house chores?
#speaking #ielts
@wsechannel
Hello guys! I am available for checking one CV from 5 people for university / job for free. If you're thinking about applying somewhere - I am happy to help you and give some advice as to how to make your resume stand out 👋🏻
Send your CVs over to @wsecommunity!
Send your CVs over to @wsecommunity!
🎄 NEW 2020 YEAR
From cold and snowy Russia I wish you a wonderful year full of love, accomplishments, new friendships and smiles.
Share your New Year's resolutions, goals and traditions of celebration with me!
From cold and snowy Russia I wish you a wonderful year full of love, accomplishments, new friendships and smiles.
Share your New Year's resolutions, goals and traditions of celebration with me!