5 Steps 2 English !

Discussion on English language, including Speaking, Reading, Listening, Writing, Thinking.

Fluency and coherence
Fluency is the ability to be able to speak without too many pauses or hesitations. Coherence is the way that your speech is understood by the examiner, it is how well you stay on topic and how clear your arguments and ideas are.
Effective vocabulary
Lexical resource refers to how well you [...]

1. ‘Some people believe that they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
2. ‘What are the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones?’
3. ‘ Today, the advances in science and technology have made great changes to people’s lives, but artists, such as [...]

IELTS minimum levels required by institutions depend sometimes on particular college or school and country. As a rule, institutions from English spoken countries require a higher level of IELTS than those from non English spoken countries. According to IELTS official site the highest IELTS level required by a University is 8.5, only two institutions are [...]

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Living abroad: Asking for directions, making a doctor’s appointment or talking to your teacher can all be hard in [...]

During the IELTS test
It is normal for anyone to feel nervous while attending the test. Always carry a positive attitude to avoid tension in the test center. If you feel you are not comfortable with anything in the examination hall make sure you tell the examiners there for a change of seat.
On the IELTS test [...]

This list contains the main sounds of standard British English. This pronunciation guide can be very helpful for Asian learners and those in Thailand, China and the region. For those studying for speaking exams it may also be useful. Of course it is mostly extra material for IELTS exam and TOEFL exam students are the [...]

Reading section- Academic - for learners and IELTS preparation students around the regions, including Asia, Thailand and China.
Cambridge IELTS. The reading section lasts for about an hour and is divided in to three sections of forty questions. If the candidates write on the question paper they cannot take it outside the exam hall. No extra [...]

IELTS marking is carried out at the test centre by trained examiners
whose work is closely monitored. This ensures that test results
are available without any administrative delay.
See more English language help and exam or ESL advice and tips,
including our English discussion on our Forums
Results are standardised and usually available within two weeks
of the test, and Test [...]

Candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules.
There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the
Reading and Writing Modules.
The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from
non- user to expert user.
The first three modules – Listening, Reading and Writing –
must be [...]

Here are the Top 3 Tips for your IELTS Exam in the areas of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Come back soon for Top 10 Tips! Or join our Forums
LISTENING

Don’t just glance at instructions; read them carefully. They can vary considerably.
It often happens [...]

  

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