Reading helps with Speaking and Writing

[David.IELTS.Examiner]

Dear All,

One of the best contributors to this forum, Hollanda, recently asked me how to get more (and better!) ideas for writing. Here's my reply ...

Reading! Then do some more reading! Read widely. Read newspapers and magazines that challenge your viewpoint. Some TV programmes (and YouTube clips) are also useful. Finally, don't forget to talk to other people, preferably from outside your usual social circle. You'll quickly discover that people with different experiences view the world in a variety of ways.

This advice is also true for the speaking test. This is especially true for part 3 questions, when you need to talk about social issues more.

Finally, remember that the T2 questions generally don't have a fixed answer. If the solution were obvious, even the dumbest politician might have sorted it out by now!

Good luck with your tests and KEEP POSTING!

All the best,
David

[jennylfm]

This website is great. hope it helps.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/