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by sebastian
Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: What do you do when you have no idea or whatsoever for writing topics?
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

Re: What do you do when you have no idea or whatsoever for writing topics?

Great answer.

What I usually recommend is to quickly think in threes: three points (usually a main one and two subsidiary ideas), each with a pro and a con which you can discuss also in threes (point, counterpoint, conclusion).
by sebastian
Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task2 - Please kindly to assess my writing. thank you
Replies: 4
Views: 1042

Re: Task2 - Please kindly to assess my writing. thank you

It'd be 'to' and 'products', respectively
by sebastian
Thu Dec 31, 2015 4:47 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task2 - Please kindly to assess my writing. thank you
Replies: 4
Views: 1042

Re: Task2 - Please kindly to assess my writing. thank you

Well... there are quite a few mistakes. Don't give up and keep practising, but keep those aspects in mind: The world’s resources is divided... oil is the main resources that are being used with the people cooperation for preventing these issue keep going on. the government also need to control To ov...
by sebastian
Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: PLEASE KINDLY ASSESS MY WRITING TASK 1 - THREE TYPES OF CRIME
Replies: 5
Views: 3368

Re: PLEASE KINDLY ASSESS MY WRITING TASK 1 - THREE TYPES OF CRIME

I wouldn't call it 'poor', it's just in the process of developing further. A version with some suggested modifications: The line graph compares the numbers of three separate types of crime, including burglary, car theft and robbery, which happened in Newport city center between 2003 and 2012. Overal...
by sebastian
Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Ta$k 2
Replies: 1
Views: 592

Re: Ta$k 2

Nice text, good word count (not too short and not too long) and quite logical. The reader can understand what you think and why you think that way. Some nitpicks: While it is being widely acknowledged that raising the price of fuel is the best way to conquer environmental issues If it's something th...
by sebastian
Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:50 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please check my writing task two
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Re: please check my writing task two

Hi! Clear idea, cohesive and good vocab, nice use of clear examples. Now, some nitpicks: Some spelling mistakes: to be intertained by the movies coming from overseas rather than locally produced ones. full of breand new scenes for the population of their country. isntead of waiting ... Singular vs p...
by sebastian
Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please asses my essay
Replies: 1
Views: 647

Re: please asses my essay

Hi! Nice text, your ideas are clear and you're good at supporting the reasons why you think the way you do. On the other hand, it's a bit long (400+ words). While going over the word limit is not penalised (as far as I know), 400 seems like way too much IMO. Anyway, time for some nitpicks: Today, it...
by sebastian
Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: PLEASE KINDLY ASSESS MY WRITING TASK 1 - THREE TYPES OF CRIME
Replies: 5
Views: 3368

Re: PLEASE KINDLY ASSESS MY WRITING TASK 1 - THREE TYPES OF CRIME

Hi! This is arguably one of the few places where my nitpicking's well received: The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city center from 2003-2012. The line graph compares the numbers of three separate types of crime, including burglary, car the...
by sebastian
Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:06 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: require critical comments and a possible IELTS score. I am aiming at a band 9 in writing. where do I currently stand?
Replies: 9
Views: 2220

Re: require critical comments and a possible IELTS score. I am aiming at a band 9 in writing. where do I currently stand

That seems like an interesting approach, indeed. I admit I've always been doing it the other way around with the people I coach, so perhaps I should try your suggestion next time.
by sebastian
Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:16 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS speaking 13-15 Dec 2015
Replies: 2
Views: 7051

Re: IELTS speaking 13-15 Dec 2015

That's great. Thank you for the info and hope you get your desired band.
by sebastian
Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: An update from Ryan's side...
Replies: 2
Views: 7952

Re: An update from Ryan's side...

Great episode. Congratulations on everything that’s happened this year and a big thank you for doing all of this. I really like your ideas (WhatsApp, Crowdfunding) and you can count on me. I may take you on your offer of doing some Podcasts and appreciate the help to spread the word. My life’s also ...
by sebastian
Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: require critical comments and a possible IELTS score. I am aiming at a band 9 in writing. where do I currently stand?
Replies: 9
Views: 2220

Re: require critical comments and a possible IELTS score. I am aiming at a band 9 in writing. where do I currently stand

I wouldn't say they're glaring, since they don't really dilute the message (besides the wrong-word ones perhaps, but even then most people would know what you meant anyway), but obviously it's a lot better if you can address them before the test (and, nevermind the test, just for life itself). Your ...
by sebastian
Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: require critical comments and a possible IELTS score. I am aiming at a band 9 in writing. where do I currently stand?
Replies: 9
Views: 2220

Re: require critical comments and a possible IELTS score. I am aiming at a band 9 in writing. where do I currently stand

Really good in general and well structured. Some nitpicks: Countrie s like Vietnam have been able to successfully make improvisations in its economy Plural vs singular disagreement, wrong word (it should be 'improvements'). most often than not Should be 'more'. It's a fixed expression. ... the money...
by sebastian
Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Topic on influence of genes versus developmental experiences on personality
Replies: 2
Views: 863

Re: Topic on influence of genes versus developmental experiences on personality

You address the topic quite well (although perhaps the bit about 'nurture' is slightly rushed in the end) and your vocabulary's great. Some nitpicks: However not until the completion of the Human Genome Project Missing comma after the adverb. ... the ... debate between molecular biologists and socio...
by sebastian
Sat Dec 12, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2)
Replies: 1
Views: 594

Re: Task 2)

I think task achievement is good (you do address the question and explain your reasons) and the text itself is quite coherent. Good vocabulary and generally good grammar. There are some mistakes but those are just nitpicks, there's nothing that obstructs communication: towards the activities childre...
by sebastian
Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:52 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Hi
Replies: 1
Views: 1253

Hi

Hello everybody. I'd signed up a while ago but this is my first post. My main goal is to become an examiner, but of course I need some certified teaching experience (gradually getting there) and to score 9 (I was close ... 8.5 twice, but no rush). After living in South Wales for a while, I've recent...