Score conversion IELTS Vs TOEFL Vs PTE Academic To convert an IELTS score to a PTE or TOEFL score you can use the table below as a rough guide. Note that different organizations or universities may have different conversions process. The big question is which test is easier. In theory, they should be of equivalent … Read more
IELTS VOCABULARY TIPS For both the IELTS speaking and writing exam your vocabulary (lexical resource) accounts for 25% of your score. Therefore, part of your preparation for the exam should be to improve your range of vocabulary. For the speaking exam, I highly recommend that you learn some idiomatic expressions as this is important to … Read more
How much studying do I need to do? Many students like to ask the question, “When can I get a grade 7.0?” or similar questions. It really is impossible for your teacher to say unless he knows you very well. Even then the answer given would be more like a guesstimate. People learn at different … Read more
Your handwriting makes a very negative first impression, but shouldn’t have your score lowered as long as: 1. there is no strain to read the handwriting and words can be clearly read 2. cross outs and inserts can be easily followed without causing strain to the reader I think you probably fit the above two … Read more
IMPROVING ENGLISH With regards to your study plan, to really improve your English requires a lot of hard work and dedication. If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution you’re not going to find it and simply paying money won’t solve it. The only way to really improve your English is to get immersed … 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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