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Dear Prams, yes, certainly happy to oblige and I hope your other online mentors will also review, as I can tell you are very committed and hardworking and deserve success :) OK, general comments first: YES, in my opinion there is discernible progress. Congratulations! How has this been achieved? Wel...

The table demonstrates the percentage of citizen ’s expenses on different categories categories of what? in 5 various [is 'various' really needed here? countries in 2002. It is distinct that food, beverages, and tobacco were spent the most in Turkey, compared to the other countries, reaching 32.14%....

My first question is this: where did this topic come from???? It's an odd one as the crux of the issue is buried and confusing. So, PLEASE, be careful with expending time/effort on 'weird' questions....maybe it is a 'genuine' IELTS question/topic from a past test...but, I'd be very surprised if it i...

A quick review for you...from a glance it looks like some of the issues from the Task 1 are present here also...plurals, for example...the missing "s"!!! How to overcome this? Well, of course simply asking yourself is the noun singular or plural in number is always a good starting point :)...

The table illustrates the percentage of different types of poor families in Australia in 1999, The proportion of people from different household various from each other[punctuation?] It is clear that for the sole parent, people who live in poverty have the highest percentage in this type of family t...

Hi Prams, well, OnlineEnglishTeacher beat me to it and has done a superb job of the revision :). In terms of your followup query, as far as I remember, the rule is this...unless the discipline (engineering) is made specific to an precise subject, then it should be lowercase...eg: "I want to stu...

Let's have a quick look: Gridlock [delete situation] is very common during peak hours in the metropolitan cities. One of the resolutions of this issue is to widen the roads that are completely useless Why SO strong? COMPLETELY??? in the big and metropolitan cities I'd simply say 'big, metropolitan c...

Hello again wzncx, well, it's still a VERY good essay and by taking time to revise and refine your work you will more effectively absorb the accurate structures and vocab that will help you succeed. I guess you have carefully written the 8-10 essays on the typical hot topics? Also, if you are "...

OK, it's my day off and so I'll have a go at a Task 1 for a change...but first a slightly 'philosophical' digression :). One of the strategies I emphasize in ALL my teaching (not just for IELTS but for the university students I teach and the high school students I tutor) is what I describe as the im...

Not a problem Dany, rewrite and send another sample in...let's see how you have improved! Have you tried my (in)famous COPY technique yet...it really works if you stick at it...a bit like doing weight training; slowly (but surely) your writing will get stronger ,

Matthew

Hi, will give it a (quick!) revision :)....comments at end of revision... Some governments...a slightly stronger opening...? Some...(yuk) Some governments widen roads in large cities as a way of addressing great verb choice! traffic congestion. Personally, I totally perhaps TOO strong? disagree with...

Hi Clotilda: sorry about the 'mish-mash' of revision techniques :(. Basically, red font means revision is required OR you can erase the word I have highlighted in red . I have suggested/corrected using words/letters in [....]. Overall, again sorry to say, this sample would not obtain an 8. You are o...

Pls see attached for information (or visit: http://www.internationaleap.org/)

cheers,

So, here's the link to the first of the Free Webinars...a few 'teething problems' but the clarity does improve as the recording goes on:

http://www.anymeeting.com/monasharts/E159D981834B

cheers,

Dear Prams, well, to borrow a cliché: "Success is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration". I am a firm believer in the value of HARDWORK...so, Do BOTH. Yes, rewrite and make sure of the initial revisions (this way you will absorb the revisions); next, rewrite (again making sure of the technic...

Dear All, here's a link to a recently uploaded YouTube (only 8 mins)...more tips n techniques in terms of effective Introductions and Body paragraphs (& thnx Daniar for your permission to use this sample!)

https://youtu.be/SmWwN3fpi5c

cheers,

2. In some countries, using the internet in schools is getting more popular. Is this a positive or negative development? Today, modern world try to avoid these VERY general openings is solely is this REALLY true...I don't think so :) dependent on the internet. For instances, distantly situated peopl...

The right time for children to learn second language has been a riddle since society start[ed] thinking about global citizenship and opportun ity , especially in countries whoe first language is not English. Most professional [s] in the field believed that it is best to start learning [a] second lan...

Television is a good thing, because it gives people enjoyment and keeps them informed as well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Television brings significant changes in term of giving the easiness to entertain and educate people people people people lol try and find a synonym today. Des...

It is sometimes argued that literature learning is the most effective way to build valued personals . Personally, I totally agree with this view. On the one hand, I can understand why some people think that learning literature is nothing but a waste of time . The argument in favor of this thinking i...

Dear Mitesh and Dany, thanks so much for your participation :) Really enjoyed the interaction! I have uploaded the .pdf of the webinar and the link to the recording here :) http://www.internationaleap.org/free-webinars.php Please keep in mind, it will take several minutes before the processing of ou...

Ohh, sorry, here's the webinar address:

https://www.anymeeting.com/316-140-519

MP

Hi Mitesh and other IELTS candidates, great...the webinar has been scheduled for 23/4 @ GMT + 10 (8 pm Australian time). Look fwd to your participation.

If you'd like to register, then pls contact me asap:

info@internationaleap.org

all best,

Thanks again Philip, yes, the font size was a bit awkward...hopefully this has been rectified ::

http://www.internationaleap.org/blog.php

onwards as they say!

Thanks Philip Will endeavour to do asap, v best and thnx for the tip, Matthew