World Speaks English (IELTS Prep)
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To open the 🌍 you need 2 things: IELTS and support. You will find both here.

Join the community of strong English learners created by Darian Sandmartin🌿

Our chat is here https://t.me/wsecommunity
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πŸš€ ROCKET IELTS β€” NEW INTAKE TOMORROW

Time flies, and the next Rocket IELTS course intake starts tomorrow, on Monday!

Jump into the most productive 1.5 months with total guidance from my side and ace IELTS at the first attempt! πŸŽ‰

The course is conducted on a cutting-edge online platform, with a native speaker from the UK, with 50+ unique video lessons, detailed feedback to homework, lots of support and effective practice!

In fact, you will get access to the online platform for 1 year, so feel free to log in whenever you have time, there is no pressure! The course is flexible and it is totally possible to complete it in your own pace.

πŸ’₯ Why almost all places are already sold out?

Well, it makes much more sense to join a guided course and achieve 7+ band score at the first attempt than spending years and lots of money on retaking the test. Doesn't it?

You are capable of achieving your target score if you use a solid system and avoid chaotic self-preparation. In the Rocket IELTS course you will get:

1) regular progress checks

2) step-by-step guidance for all task types

3) a personal coach who helps to reach the goal

4) a community of people who share the same aims and motivate each other

5) a clear schedule to follow for a real result

6) clear thinking, confidence and no panic

7) detailed theory and loads of practice for every IELTS module

8) regular calls with a native speaker from the UK for speaking practice

9) comprehensive feedback for Speaking and Writing tasks

10) valuable gifts for the best students (including a set of scholarships chosen just for your criteria)

Hurry up, until there still are places!

Book a place here - https://wsecommunity.com/rocketcourse πŸ’ͺ🏻
πŸ’ 'ALWAYS' FOR EMPHASIS?

Sometimes we want to stress something in a sentence. In order to put additional emphasis on a phrase, you can use the adverb 'always' in the beginning of the sentence, before the main verb. Usually this expression has a negative connotation - especially when highlighted in pronunciation.

πŸ’¬ He always eats seafood, but it's damaging his health!

πŸ’¬ My father always works late on Thursdays - I never get to see him!

The annoyance can be further underscored using Present Continuous with 'always' (which is a wild mix that is used almost exclusively for expressing annoyance):

πŸ’¬ He is always using my toothbrush, I can't stand it!

πŸ’¬ My rommate is always losing the keys, it's unbearable!

#grammar
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🌼 MOCK IELTS TEST ONLINE

I know that finding a reliable mock test that will not only be a source of practice tasks but also provide comprehensive feedback is not an easy task.

If you are looking for somewhere to check your IELTS skills, the level of your test preparation and understand where to move forward, this post is for you! These tests are the closest tests to IELTS exam and are developed and examined by certified IELTS examiners!

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Mock tests: www.takeielts.net

🀫 Only for my audience β€” 10% discount with the promo code "sandmartin10"

#mocktest #ielts
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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ MOVE TO CANADA: IELTS, VISA, WORK, UNI

This is the first interview in my MOVE TO IMPROVE series where I will talk to inspiring humans who have lived abroad and want to share with you their experience of moving!

You will be able to find there all the details - taking IELTS, getting a visa, applying to university, finding work and building friendship in another country!

Hopefully, this will help people who are planning to live there πŸ’•

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRJ5gA4b_IA

#movetoimprove
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If you want to move to Canada - have you watched my recent video with an interview about it?
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πŸ₯΄ WILL WE EVER EVOLVE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA?

A very interesting article for your reading practice! It features lots of natural speech and thoughts of guests, which is a great source of modern vocabulary and spoken-English grammar structure.

Will you find these words in the article, translate them and expand your vocabulary?
hot mess
burnout
to shrink
wholesome
to goof around
outlet
complicated
humiliation
caveat
insensitive
puritanical
to prune

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/quitting-social-media-burnout-how-to-cope-online

#reading
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🌼 Paraphrase "I DON'T UNDERSTAND"

What talking to a person whose speech is not clear, instead of saying the usual, boring and basic "I don't understand" try to incorporate these phrases:

🌼 I am not following
β€” literally: I am not following your train of thought, I am lost in your arguments or ideas.

🌼 I did not catch that
β€” literally: I didn't catch the meaning.

🌼 Sorry, come again?
β€” literally: repeat what you said again.

🌼 Sorry, what did you say? / I beg your pardon!
β€” perfect for politely showing that you don't understand and want the speaker to repeat.

🌼 Hey, slow down!
β€” informal! You can say this to a friend so that they slow their speech and talk more clearly.

🌼 Hold on, what?
β€” informal! This will show that you didn't understand the last sentence.

#vocabulary
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I recreate the intonation of these paraphrased versions of "I don't understand" for you πŸ‘†πŸ»

Do you like the format? Should I do more of such audios? ⚑️#pronunciation @wsechannel
​​EXPERIENCE OF TAKING IELTS 3 TIMES + ADVICE

Here is the text version of the interview for those who didn't have a chance to watch the live video or its recording! Very insightful πŸ’₯

https://wsecommunity.com/tpost/h1mt3at4m1-interview-experience-of-taking-ielts-3-t
I've been an avid online learner for years. I remember how we first got the stable Internet connection at home and I discovered the abundance of learning tools available online.

I would come home from school, do my homework and then surf the Internet in search for education videos, books and courses. One of my favourites back at the time was the Khan Academy! First of all, I was impressed by the story of its founder who laid the foundation of the company when filming math tutorials for his younger siblings. I have 3 little sisters, so I felt for him! Also, the learning platform seemed very innovative, I honestly had fun solving Algebra and Geometry there!

Enough about me, I want to highlight the story of my friend Dennis, 19 y.o. He is from a town in Nigeria πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬, neither his parents can pay for his education nor he has the money...

Read his story in cards and share with someone who needs a confidence boost πŸ’«

How inspiring is it? 😍
TOP 10 IELTS READING TIPS | BAND 9

My YouTube channel started virtually from this video a couple of years ago. The original video about Reading has amassed 1.5 million views so far and I decided to redo it in much better quality and fresh approach. There is now advice backed by years of experience πŸ™πŸ»

🎁 There is a free PDF with common IELTS Reading mistakes as well!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKpcX83_Zkc&t=599s

#ielts #reading
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Just as any other type of education, IELTS courses can be taught either in groups or individually.

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ« Individual learning:

- During a one-on-one class, students have much more personal teacher's attention and opportunity to ask as many questions as possible.
- Student will be in closer contact with their teacher, which makes some people feel comfortable and eases up the learning process.
- You and your teacher can work out the approach to studies that fits you best. Typically you focus on your personal weaknesses and use materials that work for you better.

Check cards for group learning benefits πŸ‘‰πŸ»

The combination of the two methods of learning is a guarantee to the maximum result, this is why the Rocket IELTS Course incorporates both of these methods - we have one-on-one Speaking sessions with an English native and weekly group discussions.

⚑️What works best for you? Have you tried both?

#ielts
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πŸ‘” JOB INTERVIEW TIPS

I am very well aware that a job interview in English is quite a challenge, especially for the very first time. I suggest you hack the system and come fully prepared. The main plan of action is this:

1. Carefully study the job ad that you respond to
2. Tailor your CV to this position, exclude any details that are irrelevant to this job, make sure to focus on what makes you the best fit
3. Google the company, read about its culture, achievements, make a list of questions to the employer - this is very important to show that you're equally interested
4. Prepare a brilliant self intro that showcases your best sides
5. Make a list of questions you might be asked and prepare your answers in advance

I broke down these points in more detail in the cards πŸ‘‰πŸ»

❓What's your dream job? Are you successful at job interviews?

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