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3 spelling mistakes you must avoid

by Kasra Sharifan | Jul 13, 2019

No more losing marks in listening and writing modules You may lose marks in listening and writing modules of IELTS if you do not spell words correctly. But these 3 rules will stop you from making some common mistakes: Rule #1 Capital letters Days and Months: Monday,...

Five ways to ask for repetition

by Kasra Sharifan | Jul 12, 2019

What if I didn't hear the question? It is absolutely OK to ask for repetition if you don't understand the question your interviewer asks at the IELTS Speaking test. Just stay calm and try these expressions: 1- "Pardon?" (or even its formal version: "I beg your...

What IELTS scores mean

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 12, 2019

How are the scores calculated in IELTS ? IELTS tests your English at all levels of proficiency, and the scores range from 0 to 9.0 in the four modules of listening, reading, writing and speaking. The results from the four parts then produce an Overall Band Score. For...

Never use these prepositions!

by Kasra Sharifan | Jul 12, 2019

Forbidden propositions Beware of these wrong prepositions. Although they may sound fine in your mother tongue, they must be avoided in English. - I enjoy watching horror films. NOT I enjoy FROM watching horror films. - Your new jacket matches your purse. NOT your new...

English with Crosswords

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 12, 2019

A fun method for spelling practice Is it "calender" or "calendar"?, Is it "necessary" or "neccessary"?, Is it "Wednsday" or "Wednesday"? Like it or not, IELTS expects you to spell your answers correctly, and doing crosswords is an excellent way to learn/revise...

“among” and “between” are Trickier than you Think

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 12, 2019

How to use "among" and "between" correctly Fill in the gaps: a) Let's share this cake *........... John, Jack, and Jane. b) *........... my friends, I only trust John. (*Answers at the bottom of this lesson) Many people believe “between” should be used for choices of...