USEFUL ADVICE FOR THE SPEAKING TEST I gave the following advice to a student based on written versions of his answers to questions for part two of the IELTS speaking test. I will include a couple of examples to illustrate the points I made to the student. 1. USE COMPLEX SENTENCES to boost grammar Avoid short … Read more
HELP IS HERE FOR YOUR IELTS Currently, I offer student two really valuable services. The first one is to have IELTS writing tasks assessed for the grade they will receive and also to correct your writing and make suggestions about how to increase the score for each of the four grading criteria. www.ieltsanswers.com/writing-correction-ielts.html The second service … Read more
It is common for students to express concern that the use of set formats and memorised phrases like the three types of essays recommended by ieltsanswers.com will adversely impact upon the quality of their work. In this article, I will discuss the rational for advocating the use of the set essay formats. Recently a student asked the following question: … Read more
This blog gives you suggestions for the day of your IELTS speaking test. Before your test After the written test get out of the test centre and relax before your speaking test Start warming up 20 minutes before your test by thinking about the three questions that start your speaking test which are: your work/study, your … 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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