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by ashftc
Mon May 19, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Academic Speaking 19th May - Karachi, Pakistan
Replies: 0
Views: 1426

Academic Speaking 19th May - Karachi, Pakistan

Unofficial but recorded Part: Can I have your ID? What's your full name? Part 1: Do you work or study? Do you wear a watch? How important it so for you to keep punctuality? How do you feel if someone is not punctual? Do you like shopping? Why do you like shopping? Is there any particular shop where ...
by ashftc
Sat May 17, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Academic IELTS - Karachi, Pakistan
Replies: 2
Views: 2583

Academic IELTS - Karachi, Pakistan

I have appeared today in Academic IELTS in Karachi, Pakistan. My writing topic were: Task 1: The number of change four types of fishes had from 1982 to 2007. It was a graph. Task 2: The use of machines are increasing day by day which is reducing physical work done by humans. Do you think that the ad...
by ashftc
Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Assessor of IELTS Speaking
Replies: 1
Views: 1175

Assessor of IELTS Speaking

Hello Ryan, I am confused here. On various occasions I came across some very important articles regarding, "How to impress your speaking assessor." My question is the person who is conducting our speaking test, is he the same person who will assess our speaking component and award the band...
by ashftc
Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Usage of idioms and uncommon vocabularies.
Replies: 0
Views: 1542

Usage of idioms and uncommon vocabularies.

Hello Ryan, I want to ask a question regarding Writing task. I want to ask if it's better to use idioms and uncommon vocabularies in Writing task 2 for Academic? Or is it better to keep it simple? I'd also like to ask if you can provide any tips or make a video/podcast regarding how to improve sente...
by ashftc
Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: One of the best sources for advanced vocabularies
Replies: 1
Views: 1490

One of the best sources for advanced vocabularies

I have got a very useful tool for more specific vocabularies for speaking section regarding expected topics that could be asked. I got this tool from IPASS IELTS so thought to share here. http://visual.merriam-webster.com/sports-games.php The link shares jargons for sports games. More vocabularies c...
by ashftc
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: IELTS Reading: Match the headings strategy
Replies: 4
Views: 3128

Re: IELTS Reading: Match the headings strategy

Thank you very much for your response Ryan. I highly appreciate it. I clearly remember Toby's and Vidit's tips regarding reading. Infact, before hearing them, I was practicing old school strategy of reading the passage first and then answering the question. Their suggestion gave a new direction to m...
by ashftc
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: IELTS Reading: Match the headings strategy
Replies: 4
Views: 3128

IELTS Reading: Match the headings strategy

Hello Ryan, Thank you for such wonderful work. You're doing a great job over YouTube and other sources and I've been following your tips. I have previously given IELTS. My score was: Listening: 8.0 Reading 6.5 Writing: 6.5 Speaking: 8.0 I have given my last IELTS test 2 years ago without a single ho...