In this article I’m going to introduce a secret technique you can use to improve your spoken fluency, as well as your lexical and grammatical accuracy. It was developed by language learning expert, Professor Paul Nation of Victoria University of Wellington and I’ve used it successfully in my classes as well. Master’s Wisdom – Student: Why is fluency […]
The “A.R.E.A.” Technique: How to Improve Your IELTS Speaking Part 3 Score
IELTS Speaking Part 3 is your last chance to improve your IELTS speaking score. In this part, there are two main reasons most IELTS test candidates lose points. Saying too much (rambling) Saying too little (incomplete answer) Both of these problems are structure problems. Not vocabulary problems. Not grammar problems. Structure problems! Today I’m going to show you […]
“1-2 and Stop”- A Simple Technique for Perfect Speaking Part 1 Answers
The “1-2 and Stop” is a simple technique you can use to give perfect IELTS Speaking Part 1 answers, every time. It works because it forces you to give strong, confident answers without getting stuck for words. Many of my students have used this technique to make a great first impression on the IELTS examiner and get […]
IELTS Speaking: Part 1 Basic Overview and Strategy
For IELTS speaking part 1, the examiner will introduce him or herself and ask you general questions about common topics such as home, family, work, studies, and your interests. General Information: Time: 4-5 minutes Topics: 3 topic areas on common topics such as home, family, work, studies, and your interests. Number of questions: 10-11 questions (examiner […]
The Number One Reason People Don’t Score Well on IELTS Speaking: Part 2
In the part 1 of this series we discussed how nerves and anxiety are the number one reason people don’t score well on IELTS speaking. We also talked about how to use visualization to improve your test-day confidence. In this article we’re going to learn a technique to help you relax during the test, when you need it most. Box Breathing […]
The Number One Reason People Don’t Score Well on IELTS Speaking: Part 1
In an interview with an IELTS examiner, readers asked a variety of questions about the test. Most of the examiner’s answers were fairly standard but one about the big mistakes IELTS test takers make really stuck out. The examiner commented… The number one reason people don’t score as well as they could is nerves. I […]