IELTS Writing Task 1: How To Write A Task 1 Essay
Analyze a Task 1 question I would recommend you spend around 3 – 5 minutes analyzing the graphic(s) you receive before actually writing. A great many students jump to penning their essay without thoroughly examining the task for fear that they do not have sufficient...
IELTS Writing Task 1: Describe Changes In Maps
Source: Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 6 ACTION PLAN/ STRATEGIES Step 1: Identify the type of map(s) => which tense(s) to use Step 2: Look at the given labels => think of synonyms/ paraphrases Step 3: Identify changes regarding the size, shape, and location of the...
IELTS Writing Task 1: How To Write A Process/ Diagram Essay
Source: Cambridge IELTS 8, Test 3 Source: Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 8 INTRODUCTION Note: paraphrase the question as much as possible Example: The diagram below shows the process of photosynthesis. => The illustration demonstrates how plants produce energy from...
IELTS Listening: Table/ Form/ Note/ Summary/ Flow-Chart Completion
Examples: Source: Cambridge IELTS 9, Test 3 – Listening, Section 1, Questions 6 – 10 Source: Cambridge IELTS 2, Test 1 – Listening, Section 1, Questions 1 – 5 Source: Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 5 – Listening, Section 4, Questions 31 – 40 Source: Cambridge IELTS 8, Test...
IELTS Listening: Short-Answer Questions
Example: Source: Cambridge IELTS 7, Test 2 – Listening, Section 2, Questions 19 – 20 Strategies: Check the word limit Underline key words in the questions and think ahead of possible synonyms or equal expressions of those Predict what kind of information is needed:...
IELTS Listening: Sentence Completion
Example: Source: Cambridge IELTS 11, Test 3 – Listening, Section 1, Questions 7 – 10 Strategies: Check the word limit Look at the title for the main idea Examine the gaps and try to predict what kind of information is needed: Word: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc....
IELTS Listening: Plan/ Map/ Diagram Labeling
Examples: Source: Cambridge IELTS 11, Test 2 – Listening, Section 2, Questions 17 – 20 Source: Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 8 – Listening, Section 2, Questions 15 – 20 Source: Cambridge IELTS 9, Test 4 – Listening, Section 2, Questions 11 – 13 Strategies & Tips: Look...
IELTS Listening: Multiple Choice (Type 1 & 2)
Examples: Source: Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 5 – Listening, Section 3, Questions 21 – 23 Source: Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 7 – Listening, Section 2, Questions 11 – 14 Strategies: Read the instruction to check if there is only one correct answer or you can choose two or...
IELTS Listening: Matching
Example: Source: Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 8 – Listening, Section 3, Questions 25 – 30 Strategies: Read the question at the top to understand the nature of the matching Remember: The questions will be discussed in the order they are listed, while the options are...
IELTS Listening Essential Tips
There are six main types of questions in the IELTS listening test. Each one tests a slightly different sub-skill. This is done deliberately by the exam owners (The British Council, Cambridge and IDP) as the listening sub-skills relate directly to the situations you...
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