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by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Are the questions repeated?
Replies: 6
Views: 11456

Re: Are the questions repeated?

according to my experience, if you are talking about writing, it is really hardto predict. in China, many people or institutions try to prectict the topics in Ielts test. I saw sometims they do get it by providing a list with more than 60 topics, but it is more often for them to fail. For speaking:...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Intro
Replies: 3
Views: 725

Re: Intro

Hi, my name is Umair. I am from Pakistan , but living in Canada for last 2 years. I took ielts test couple of weeks ago, and got 6 bands overall. I am really disappointed, because I was hoping to get 7 overall. Although this is enough to start diploma program, but I need at least 6.5 for a degree :...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: How to begin Preparing for IELTS exam?
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Re: How to begin Preparing for IELTS exam?

Hi Ryan, I'm very new to this forum, in fact this is my very first post, I have IELTS exam on 24th April 2014, and I was looking for online tutorials and method on how to score good band in each section of IELTS, I found you via youtube and then I came here. Along with your site and many other tuto...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Hello, I am from India
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Re: Hello, I am from India

gurumurthal wrote:I am getting 7 in both Listening and Reading.
Great.
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: IELTS Language Practice
Replies: 3
Views: 13722

Re: IELTS Language Practice

I'm sorry you couldn't link to it. I tried it again and the link worked for me, however, this forum page didn't display the full URL. Here it is again as a tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/mts9m59 This links to an online book shop, but you can search for it in any online or real life book shop. :) Not ...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!
Replies: 32
Views: 9987

Re: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!

1. Never done it before 2. 7+ band for all criteria 3. 10 hours per week of listening 4. 5 hours per week 5. 3 hours per week 6. 8 hours per week 7. My plan are study atleast 3 hours per day for ielts. This is a very heavy workload, and I hope you're able to stick with it. I'm expecting to see some...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Post information about your school, service or product
Topic: OnlineEnglishTeacher.Com - Skype ID: "ieltsonlineenglishteacher" - UK Native Speaker - Long-term IELTS Specialist
Replies: 135
Views: 1134375

Re: www.OnlineEnglishTeacher.com

http://www.OnlineEnglishTeacher.com - Experienced IELTS School By Skype http://www.onlineenglishteacher.com/Skype-Class-Brochure - Download Brochure We also now have an IELTS writing paid upload form and also IELTS speaking paid upload form - buttons on the left - regards to Ryan and the forum.
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Hello, I am from India
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Re: Hello, I am from India

gurumurthal wrote:
OnlineEnglishTeacher wrote:
gurumurthal wrote:No, i am planning to take IELTS in the last week of April.
Did you already practise the Listening and Reading?
I have practiced for Listening and Reading. I am practicing for Speaking and Writing.
What scores are you getting?
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Greetings from Brisbane, Australia!
Replies: 5
Views: 1902

Re: Greetings from Brisbane, Australia!

Gidday mate! Thanks to Ryan for inviting me to participate in this Forum. My name is Tish and I've been teaching English as a Second/Foreign language since 2002. My interest in global education arose from my own school years, during which I attended local schools in New Zealand and Canada, and an i...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Poll: How Many Times Have You Taken The IELTS?
Replies: 5
Views: 1291

Re: Poll: How Many Times Have You Taken The IELTS?

Do you consider sitting the test so you can find out your score? :D It's quite expensive though. I find it ridiculously expensive here in Australia. Back in Vietnam when I took the test to apply for my course, it costed me just over $100 (Can't remember exactly how much). In Australia, it costs $33...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Hello, I am from India
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Re: Hello, I am from India

gurumurthal wrote:No, i am planning to take IELTS in the last week of April.
Did you already practise the Listening and Reading?
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Hello, I am from India
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Re: Hello, I am from India

gurumurthal wrote:Hello
I have just joined this forum. I am from India and I want to score 7 in all bands (GT).
I want to improve my spoken English because i believe it is my weak area.
But with the help of all my friends here i will definitely achieve it.

Gurpreet
You have not taken the IELTS before?
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Are you taking the IELTS for immigration purposes?
Replies: 55
Views: 22397

Re: Are you taking the IELTS for immigration purposes?

Hey friends, I am Sweta & am giving my IELTS 3rd time for getting Aussie PR. My score is as follows: Attempt 1st: L:7.5; R: 6.5; W: 7.5; S: 6.5 (British Council) Attempt 2nd: L:6.5; R: 6.5; W: 6.5; S: 7 (IDP) Attempt 3rd: on 5th April, 2014.(British Council) To get desired points I need to have...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Has anyone tried "EnglishHarmony"?
Replies: 1
Views: 778

Re: Has anyone tried "EnglishHarmony"?

I've encountered this speaking-oriented practice system while looking for some resources, and am wondering if it really helps. Is there anyone here ever have tried or used it? The URL is http://englishharmony.com/English_Fluency_Issues.html Thanks a lot. I had a listen to his promo video and his gr...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: IELTS Language Practice
Replies: 3
Views: 13722

Re: IELTS Language Practice

This is an excellent book. Highly recommended for both classroom and self study. Vince, M., & French, A. (2011) IELTS Language Practice. Oxford: Macmillan. http://www.fishpond.com.au/product_info.php?ref=3065&id=9780230410565&affiliate_banner_id=1 Please check the link - it said: "...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: From 6 to 7.5
Replies: 8
Views: 9867

Re: From 6 to 7.5

Chi wrote:
OnlineEnglishTeacher wrote:
As a native teacher, who does not speak other languages much, this is an issue that is interesting to learn more about.
How are you going to learn about it? Are you going to learn a second language? ;)
I meant by advice from English learners :-).
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:12 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please evaluate my essay
Replies: 3
Views: 2457

Re: please evaluate my essay

please evaluate my essay. I'm mimicking Ryan's structure, and my target is band 7. Thanks Some people think cars should be banned in city centers, especially in large cities. Do you agree or disagree? ------- In today’s world, the number of motor vehicles is swelling rapidly, and this trend causes ...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:09 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: glad to be here!
Replies: 6
Views: 1169

Re: glad to be here!

all were General Training tests. 1. 2013-8-17 L6 R6.5 W6 S7 2.2013-9-21 L7.5 R7.5 W6->reassessed to 6.5 S6.5 3.2014-2-15 L7 R7 W6 S6.5 I see, so your L+R is quite stable, whilst your W+6 are fairly close - weakest is W. Yes, so would you please take a look at my essay? http://www.ieltsnetwork.com/v...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Thu Mar 06, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: please assess my speaking -somthing you saved money to buy.
Replies: 2
Views: 1771

Re: please assess my speaking -somthing you saved money to b

sorry, I submmitted 5 pieces today. that's all what I have practiced today. I won't submmit any more in the near future. just hope someone can help me. you can just check any one of them and give your advice. many thanks "Only one who works" "I had to do a sacrifice" "it us...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Need suggestion in reading
Replies: 2
Views: 721

Re: Need suggestion in reading

Hello :) I'm good at reading and understanding the ielts reading passages, the problem comes when answering the questions. I get confuse from the questions and the topic given in the passage. I'm doing a lot of practice to overcome this problem but I'm stuck at the same problem. Can anyone please s...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please benchmark my letter with band 9
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: Please benchmark my letter with band 9

Hi Saqib, Here are a couple thoughts: What are weak areas if we benchmark my essay with band 9 and tips to improve Thanks in advance Write a letter to your friend for 1. Why you could not attend his marriage 2. What was the reason? 3. How would you compensate? Dear f riend, I am writing this letter...
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: Tech questions
Topic: What happens after we post something?
Replies: 3
Views: 9122

Re: What happens after we post something?

SomTobgay wrote:Thank you so much
I am a bit active currently also :-).
by OnlineEnglishTeacher
Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Using articles in the listening test.
Replies: 2
Views: 2449

Re: Using articles in the listening test.

Hello Ryan, I need to clarify how to use articles in the answer sheet of listening test.When I am unsure whether to write any article(the, a,an)or not,can I write them in brackets like this?: (a) balloon trip So,will it be counted as a wrong answer? Also,I have made some complete speaking mock test...