If you would like to sound more like an American, the best place to start is on intonation – the musical and rhythmic aspects of language including grouping and connecting words, emphasizing correct syllables and words, selecting the correct volume and projecting your voice appropriately, pausing in the correct places and varying the pitch of […]
The IELTS Speaking tests lasts for less than 15 (usually between 11-14) minutes, but people spend much longer preparing. The best way to prepare is to know what is involved and how you will be evaluated, then to come up with a strategy for success. The exam consists of three parts where the examiner will […]
The IELTS Reading exam lasts for 60 minutes and consists of three parts and a total of 40 questions, each worth one point, which become progressively more difficult. The best way to prepare is to know what is involved and how you will be evaluated, then to come up with a strategy for success. The […]
The IELTS Listening test lasts for about 30 minutes and consists of four parts. The best way to prepare is to know what is involved and how you will be evaluated, then to come up with a strategy for success. Both the IELTS Academic and IELTS General candidates take the same test and it is […]
The IELTS Writing test lasts for 60 minutes and consists of two parts. The best way to prepare is to know what is involved and how you will be evaluated, then to come up with a strategy for success. The first part will consist of writing a short letter (of 150 words or more) for […]
Many professionals around the world are finding that mastery of English would help them to advance in their careers, explore options abroad, communicate better at conferences, and network with people from all over. Having dealt with tens of thousands of students from various backgrounds, I have found that the most successful students have goals and […]
There are so many great apps and sites online that can help you study English. This is an awesome opportunity that wasn’t available to people just a few decades ago. Take advantage of it and milk it for all its worth, but realize that passive knowledge gained from reading or studying needs to be activated. […]
