11 ways to increase your IELTS test score

11 ways to increase your IELTS test score Posted by Phil Miller Aug 15, 2014 10:33:24 AM Anyone taking the IELTS test is always looking for ways to increase the score; to increase their chance of getting a better result. While there are many things you can do, in the end you have to remember that: IELTS is a test of your overall English ability; the more you improve all aspects of English communication, the better your score will be Focusing on IELTS books and practice exams alone is not enough to adequately prepare yourself Anything you do should focus around improving your English proficiency while learning and applying strategies that will help on the test. That being said, take a look at 11 ways to increase your IELTS test score! Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, IELTS 7 Tips For IELTS Exam Day Posted by Tori H Aug 14, 2014 10:58:00 AM Test-taking is stressful in general, but when you’ve got your future riding on those results, it’s even worse. If you want to be accepted into a western university, you have to prove that you have the language skills necessary to make the most of your time there. While working at a language center, I had several opportunities to participate in administering the exam. While each test center will be a bit different, each has to adhere to strict rules to create a system in which each test is the same, no matter where you go to take it. Here are important tips for IELTS exam day: Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, IELTS 18 Tips For Getting Higher Exam Marks Posted by Livio Capalbo Jul 25, 2014 10:00:00 AM You can’t avoid it. Every exam prep checklist has it, and every experienced tutor will advise you to do it: study! Yes, we all hate to have to do it, but it really is the key to your success on every exam you’ll have to take. But, the fact is, even after you’ve studied all you can for whatever test you have coming up, you’re not guaranteed success. You might have heard stories of a classmate who crumbled under the pressure of studying for a test, or who slept right through his alarm on the morning of the test, or who ran out of energy and collapsed right on top of her desk during the exam. It really could happen to anyone! Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation Common TOEFL writing test topics Posted by Jimmy Fryers Mar 24, 2014 10:59:00 AM The following topics may appear in your actual TOEFL writing test. Therefore, you should become familiar with this list before you take the computer-based TOEFL test. Remember that you will not have a choice of topics in the test. You must write only on the topic that is given to you. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, TOEFL, Tips IELTS Tips Posted by Jimmy Fryers Mar 13, 2014 3:42:00 PM IELTS is currently accepted by over 8000 institutions and organizations worldwide, and it’s popularity continues to grow. The IELTS test is now the go-to exam for many students looking to prove their English ability and to help them gain admittance into universities and colleges overseas, for international immigration, and for jobs in certain companies. To ensure you reach your potential and achieve the level you require it’s important to prepare for the test properly. Many people who have never taken the test and are not familiar with it are often surprised by its difficulty and the amount of preparation required to do well. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, English Tips, IELTS, Tips 15 facts about the IELTS test Posted by Livio Capalbo Mar 6, 2014 4:09:00 PM 1. What is IELTS? IELTS is the International English Language Testing System that tests English proficiency all around the world. IELTS recently overtook TOEFL as the world’s most popular English testing system. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, IELTS What's The Difference Between IELTS and TOEFL? Posted by Jimmy Fryers Mar 5, 2014 4:47:00 PM Whatever your reason for wanting to study English, whether it’s simply to start learning a new language in an exciting new city, or to help you get into the University of your dreams, an English language proficiency test is probably not too far from your mind. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, TOEFL, IELTS Improve your IELTS and TOEFL Reading and Writing scores Posted by Jimmy Fryers Feb 7, 2014 3:51:00 PM If you’re studying for an English proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL, you’ve probably been reading academic papers and news articles on websites such as the BBC. Reading this material is very helpful to build your reading and writing score and skills but it can be confusing and take a long time to understand what the article is talking about. Why is it so much harder to read these kinds of articles? One reason is that websites such as the BBC use a writing style that includes relative clauses. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, TOEFL, English Tips, IELTS How to memorize English words Posted by Erin Bunting Sep 9, 2013 2:10:00 AM Memorizing new words can be a real pain when trying to learn English. One day you might feel like you learned 20 new words, and then the next, you can only remember 3. Why does this happen? Read More 2 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Exam preparation, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS 5 Quick Tips to Improve Your TOEFL Score Posted by Erin Bunting Aug 29, 2013 1:27:00 AM TOEFL takers need to get a certain minimum score in each section of the exam. Some universities and certification boards require test takers to have at least a good score (minimum of 26 from the ETS-TOEFL website) in the speaking section before granting admissions or professional certifications. Because of this, the speaking section is found by many to be the most difficult part of TOEFL. Read More