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by bas
Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:03 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)
Replies: 11
Views: 17963

Re: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)

LC, Thank you for providing that info. This gives me a better understanding of the system. I believe my grammar was a bottleneck to my writing score. However, I don't think it would have dropped me down under an 8 so I will proceed with the EoR. I am hoping for the best but preparing for the worst h...
by bas
Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd
Replies: 13
Views: 2905

Re: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd

I'm not too sure actually. Here are some of the things I am confidant I did well in: 1) My spelling is usually not an issue unless I accidentally misplace a letter from writing/thinking too fast. If I come across a word I don't know how to spell, I would use a different word instead. 2) I made sure ...
by bas
Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:10 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)
Replies: 11
Views: 17963

Re: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)

Hey Bas, My best advice is keep calm and study hard. It is very important to practice as much as you can because practice will help you identify your weak spots and act upon it. Mind you, the difference between 7.5 and 8 is rather thin, so you really need to be 100% focused on the examination day t...
by bas
Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:56 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd
Replies: 13
Views: 2905

Re: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd

I got my results today and I fell just short of 8 in writing again. My results were 7.5 writing, 9 speaking, 8.5 reading, 9 listening and 8.5 overall. With my past three attempts, I have scored a 9 in the other three sections, but I can't crack an 8 in writing yet haha. After the weekend, I will con...
by bas
Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:35 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 2nd
Replies: 4
Views: 1074

Re: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 2nd

Thank you Flick
by bas
Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:55 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Confusion about listening
Replies: 3
Views: 2059

Re: Confusion about listening

I believe they only want the word said in the audio. So I think bonfire would be wrong.
by bas
Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:52 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS Exam on April 18
Replies: 148
Views: 47122

Re: IELTS Exam on April 18

I think the exams will be different between the timezones. The IELTS exams taken in Australia and the UK on April 11 had different writing tasks. Hi, Really?:(...I do not know,probably it will not match...Could you tell me please,what was the topics on April 11th in both Aus. aand UK? Thanks in adv...
by bas
Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:47 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Really Impressed With My Result (Overall Band 8.5)
Replies: 11
Views: 13570

Re: Really Impressed With My Result (Overall Band 8.5)

Congratulations. You must have a strong grasp of English academically if you scored that well with minimal preparation. I hope the migration process goes well for you.
by bas
Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)
Replies: 11
Views: 17963

Re: For those struggling with IELTS writing (9; 9; 8.5; 8)

Hi LCHU, Thank you for providing your story and suggestions, I am glad things worked out for you in the end. I believe I am in a similar situation that you were in recently. I have taken the IELTS three times now and am currently awaiting my results for my last one. In each one, I have been aiming f...
by bas
Tue Apr 14, 2015 2:45 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS Exam on April 18
Replies: 148
Views: 47122

Re: IELTS Exam on April 18

I think the exams will be different between the timezones. The IELTS exams taken in Australia and the UK on April 11 had different writing tasks.
by bas
Tue Apr 14, 2015 1:56 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Struggling to write detailed background statement
Replies: 7
Views: 1435

Re: Struggling to write detailed background statement

I completely agree with Prams. One reason why I don't like Simons method is I am not convinced having a "balanced argument" will get you a high band score on agree/disagree tasks. It is possible but I think it is harder to justify. I would save those for the discussion essays (discuss the ...
by bas
Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please Rate My Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1172

Re: Please Rate My Essay

That's understandable, but don't forget that structures are graded in the same category as grammar. The combination of both carry 25% of your total band score.

Source: http://www.ielts.org/pdf/uobds_writingt2.pdf
by bas
Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: IELTS Listening Queries
Replies: 1
Views: 1305

Re: IELTS Listening Queries

Yes, all test takers listen at the same time.

There is no break between the writing, reading and listening portions of the exam. Most speaking exams should be at a different time but that depends on the institution organizing the exam.
by bas
Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Struggling to write detailed background statement
Replies: 7
Views: 1435

Re: Struggling to write detailed background statement

Prams' suggestion is great. Conversely, you could make your first sentence about government spending in general then tie it in with art in the second sentence. Choose whichever method feels more natural for you.
by bas
Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:52 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please Rate My Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1172

Re: Please Rate My Essay

Most of your sentences have the same structure; they start with a phrase followed by a comma. You need to use a variety of different sentence structures to score well so I would mix it up a bit.
by bas
Mon Apr 13, 2015 3:22 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please rate my essayy (target band 7) :D
Replies: 3
Views: 1173

Re: Please rate my essayy (target band 7) :D

Your essay looks pretty good. I have a few suggestions for you. Don't forget to include relevant examples. I think all writing task 2 questions include this text; "Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience." Including this should i...
by bas
Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS score slightly low
Replies: 3
Views: 2068

Re: IELTS score slightly low

I doubt they would accept you with that 5.5 writing score, I am sure they are very strict about that. You have a few options; you can apply for a regrade on your previous test or you can retake the exam. Applying for a regrade costs money, but it will be refunded if they change your score. I believe...
by bas
Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:20 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd
Replies: 13
Views: 2905

Re: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd

Wow, I am honored, thank you :). It was a learning experience for me as much as it was for you guys to help with suggestions. I learned a lot while reading and critiquing your essays. It was putting myself in the shoes of the grader and analyzing based on the four categories of the grading rubric th...
by bas
Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: 11 APRIL GENERAL writing exam topic
Replies: 2
Views: 2014

Re: 11 APRIL GENERAL writing exam topic

I do not remember the exact wording of the tasks but I'll do my best to remember. IELTS General Test from IDP Sydney Task 1 You have taken a course but it is not what you expected. Write a letter to your university principle and mention the following: 1) Which course it was 2) Why it is not what you...
by bas
Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd
Replies: 13
Views: 2905

Re: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd

Thanks a lot guys. I just took my IELTS exam earlier today and I attempted incorporating your suggestions. The essay was about how interesting and enjoyable television makes people's lives and if I agree or disagree with it. I hope I killed it :).
by bas
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Essay Task 2 Please assess!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 15897

Re: Essay Task 2 Please assess!!!

Hi Ansh, Your new essay looks very well in my opinion. I like your use of vocabulary and relevant reasoning to support your argument. The main area I think you need some more improvement on is your grammar. I had to reread some of the sentences to understand what you were trying to convey. I also no...
by bas
Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:08 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd
Replies: 13
Views: 2905

Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 3rd

Hello again everyone, Here is one last essay I wanted to post up here. Let me know what you guys thinks, please. The advent of the Internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Write an essay looking at the advantages and disadvantages of this professional arrangement. Share personal e...
by bas
Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:57 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 2nd
Replies: 4
Views: 1074

Re: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 2nd

Thank you Terry :)
by bas
Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:46 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 2nd
Replies: 4
Views: 1074

Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+) 2nd

Hello all, Here is another essay I have written recently. Please let me know what you guys think. Public transportation is a great way to travel, particularly within a metropolis. The metro is the most convenient way to get around a city. Do you agree or disagree? As city populations and development...
by bas
Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+)
Replies: 8
Views: 1692

Re: Task 2 Writing (Target Band 8+)

I see, thank you for that link and explanation.