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by Prams
Sun May 24, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: 30 sec time in Listening
Replies: 4
Views: 1979

Re: 30 sec time in Listening

My bad! Yes, I meant listening test only.

Thanks,
Prams
by Prams
Thu May 21, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: 30 sec time in Listening
Replies: 4
Views: 1979

Re: 30 sec time in Listening

Hi David,

Thanks for your prompt response!
One more thing I would like to know regarding the speaking test.
Could you please tell us, if the audio for the speaking test is being played as soon as we are allowed to open the question booklet, or we will be given some time beforehand?

Thanks!
by Prams
Wed May 20, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to critique my essay?
Replies: 6
Views: 1532

Re: Would someone be kind enough to critique my essay?

Nevermind.. Anyways your response is excellent imo..

Cheers! :)
by Prams
Tue May 19, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Band Score Calculator
Replies: 3
Views: 3311

Re: Band Score Calculator

Hi David, Does it mean that the actual band score depends on the difficulty level of the test? I mean is it possible that 26/40 in one listening test will fetch 6, and some other day (with a more difficult question set) it would fetch a 6.5? If yes, is it also applicable for reading? I am asking thi...
by Prams
Tue May 19, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to critique my essay?
Replies: 6
Views: 1532

Re: Would someone be kind enough to critique my essay?

Hi Terry,

I guess you missed the "article" in both the sentences.

..and as [a] result enjoy a higher degree..

..ever since the initiation of [the] women’s rights" (already pointed out by Matthews sir)


Thanks!
by Prams
Mon May 18, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: How to jump from 6 to 7+ in Listening section?
Replies: 7
Views: 3709

Re: How to jump from 6 to 7+ in Listening section?

I guess, it's perfectly allowed. :)
Although, I am new to IELTS. Somebody having experience of writing IELTS, please correct me if I am wrong.
by Prams
Mon May 18, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Letter (Request)
Replies: 2
Views: 2144

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Letter (Request)

Hi Matthews sir,

I hope that my next post would receive only the last line of your comment.. :D
By the way, is "computer literate" not a correct phrase or I used it in a wrong way?

Thanks again for your kind guidance! :)
by Prams
Sun May 17, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Letter (Request)
Replies: 2
Views: 2144

Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Letter (Request)

Question: Although you have never studied computing, you have always been interested in computers – you buy magazines about them, and you have taught yourself many skills on your computer at home. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who ha...
by Prams
Sun May 17, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: How to jump from 6 to 7+ in Listening section?
Replies: 7
Views: 3709

Re: How to jump from 6 to 7+ in Listening section?

Hi Gelever, I completely agree to what Matthews sir said. His comments are undoubtedly very effective for IELTS preparation. One point which I would like to add for listening test is: "don't ever waste the 30 sec time which you get in between the sections for revision". Invest that time in...
by Prams
Sun May 17, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 1st Letter (Complaint)
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 1st Letter (Complaint)

Thanks sir for your time. All your comments are duly noted.. :)
Will come of with few other types of letter in the next few days.. :)
by Prams
Sat May 16, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 1st Letter (Complaint)
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

Please evaluate my writing. 1st Letter (Complaint)

Topic: You are a member of an organization which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory, and you were very disappointed with the quality of the food and the behaviour of the staff. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. Explain ...
by Prams
Thu May 14, 2015 6:10 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 6th Essay
Replies: 1
Views: 620

Please evaluate my writing. 6th Essay

Hi Matthews sir, Please find below my next writing. Let me know your valuable comments. :) Topic: Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view? Essay: Indubitably, commercials are the salient aspect of marketing...
by Prams
Sun May 10, 2015 4:53 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 5th Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1392

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 5th Essay

Thaks Matthews sir for your evaluation and the words of encouragement. :) As far as the comments are concerned, all are duly noted and will try to include them in my future writings. Last one was a blunder... :D :P I am also very pleased to see you comment fit into a single screen. Previously I used...
by Prams
Sun May 10, 2015 3:50 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 5th Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1392

Please evaluate my writing. 5th Essay

Dear Mentors, Please evaluate my recent writing and let me know if I have done some progress or not. My target band is 7.5 :) Topic: In your opinion, what factors contribute to the success of a movie? Essay: Indubitably, in the recent times, people are getting more attracted towards movies. This is ...
by Prams
Fri May 08, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1362

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay

Hi Matthews Sir, Thanks a lot for your prompt response! Now, I got the exact difference. Your explanation was nice and cleared my doubt precisely. Will keep a note of this. :) Will come up with few more writings, keeping in mind the points mentioned by both you and OnlineEnglishTeacher. This time my...
by Prams
Fri May 08, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1362

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay

Hi, Thanks for your valuable comments. Will keep those in mind for my future writings. One critical mistake which I made in this particular writing is, writing "Math" in place of "math", "Engineering" in place of "engineering". I have a impression that these w...
by Prams
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 4th Essay
Replies: 0
Views: 1870

Please evaluate my writing. 4th Essay

TOPIC: The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from y...
by Prams
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1362

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay

Also please give an approx band score for this writing. :)
by Prams
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:36 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay
Replies: 6
Views: 1362

Please evaluate my writing. 3rd Essay

Dear Sir Matthew, Could you please evaluate my this writing. I tried incorporating your previous comments. Topic: Students who go directly from school to university benefit less from and contribute less to their courses than those who take a job or travel in order to get more experience in 'real wor...
by Prams
Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay
Replies: 7
Views: 1969

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay

Thanks Matthews Sir for your time and guiding me.
Your comments are invaluable for me! :)
I will certainly do as suggested. Will post few more writings, by keeping a note of all your comments.
Please evaluate them and let me know whether I have done some progress.

Thanks again! :) :)
by Prams
Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay
Replies: 7
Views: 1969

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay

Hi Matthews Sir, I couldn't agree more! I too am a firm believer of your theory of teaching. Before stepping any further, we should always correct the mistakes made by us. And trust me, I have not written any new piece since you evaluated my work(the one for which I requested your evaluation was an ...
by Prams
Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay
Replies: 7
Views: 1969

Re: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay

Hi Matthew,

Thanks a lot for you valuable comments. Will keep those in mind and will try to incorporate them in my next writing.
there is one more essay posted by me few days back. It would be great if you could just evaluate that also.

Thanks once again! :) :)
by Prams
Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:59 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay
Replies: 7
Views: 1969

Please evaluate my writing. 2nd Essay

Topic: It is said that day-by-day people’s lives are becoming increasingly stressful. What are the reasons behind that? What can be done to solve this problem? Essay In today’s era, struggle for existence is the key to one’s success. Apparently this has made the life of every individual a highly st...
by Prams
Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:03 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Struggling to write detailed background statement
Replies: 7
Views: 1517

Re: Struggling to write detailed background statement

In my opinion the idea which you possess is difficult to express. As per Ryan's suggestion it always better to hold one side of the argument, and I agree cent percent with this idea. Although if I was to write a thesis stating your opinion it would be something like- Art is gaining a high popularity...
by Prams
Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Struggling to write detailed background statement
Replies: 7
Views: 1517

Re: Struggling to write detailed background statement

My writing on this topic: Please post your opinion and suggestions for improvement. Art is highly promoted in today’s world. This is very apparent by the amount of money spent every year by the government on the uplifting of art. It is strongly believed that the government should continue to spend t...