Deciding what to talk about in part 2 speaking How should you use your one minute’s thinking time in part 2 speaking? The best thing to do is to make sure that you just select the right thing to talk about and make effective notes. This can really help you get to two minutes. The key … Read more
Hi. Welcome to my class. You have received this as you have been booked in for an IELTS mock exam. I am looking forward to speaking with you. Many students often ask what they should prepare for the mock test. To begin with, I am here to help you so please don’t be nervous. At … Read more
There are a number of ways you can practise for IELTS speaking. The most important thing is to speak – and to use the language as often as you can. This means looking for opportunities at work and at home. This is hard for many people I know who don’t have friends who speak English. … Read more
Questions most often asked about the IELTS speaking test 1. How long should my answers be in Part 1 of the speaking test? Your answers should be an average of three sentences in length. Note this is an average and I suggest you give shorter answers to difficult questions and longer answers to easier questions … Read more
This is an idea about how to improve speaking about likes and dislikes in IELTS. The very simple idea is that one way to improve is to practise speaking about what you like and dislike about some similar things – in this case leisure activities. I show you ways to do this by speaking about … Read more
Logic and the Expression of Extreme Views in your IELTS Test In this blog, I would like to share a couple of questions asked by an IELTS teacher. Question one: Do extreme views negatively affect task response? Question two: Will a lack of logic impact on the score for task response and cohesion and coherence? … Read more
Have lessons with an ex-IELTS speaking examiner Mike email: examiner@IELTSanswers.com $20 for a 30-35 minute class payment link Profile: I have trained as an English speaking examiner and this enables me to give students a realistic mock test, accurately assess their level, and make suggestions about how to increase their band score. I give written feedback … Read more
Have lessons with IELTS speaking examiner Doug email: mailto:examiner@IELTSanswers.com $20 for a 30-35 minute class payment link Profile: Born and raised in Canada, I am a native English Speaker with a diploma in business and financial management. I have an extensive business background as an employee, employer, business owner and internet developer with experience in … Read more
About Mike
I’m Mike Wattie from Australia. I have been teaching IELTS for over 20 years in Asia and Australia.
I have written IELTS books and this enables me to be an effective tutor. This is because I understand the main problems that students have taking the test and also the ways to overcome them.
Maybe you would like me to teach you the necessary skills and strategies to pass your test.
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