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123ielts

Locality: Ultimo, New South Wales

Phone: +61 421 428 174

Address: Studio 49, Level 3, 330 Wattle Street 2007 Ultimo, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.123ielts.com.au

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25.01.2022 So I have finally been encouraged to use Facebook to chat with all my students - past, present and future. Thank you to Anna, an old (not age!) student of mine for helping me with all the social media planning and strategy.

25.01.2022 TIP: General Writing Task 1 - Letter Dear Sir/Madam ........ Yours Faithfully i.e. you do not know the persons name Dear Mr Anderson ...... Yours Sincerely i.e. you know the persons name

24.01.2022 TIP: Common mistake benefit (noun) e.g. There are many benefits associated with studying overseas.... beneficial (adj.) e.g. Studying overseas is beneficial. NOTE: many students spell beneficial incorrectly. c NOT t

23.01.2022 COMPARE I would like to do something E.g. I would like to go to the beach.... I would like you to do something E.g. I would like you to give me a refund.

23.01.2022 near OR nearby? Compare these 2 sentences. 1. near... e.g. I live near the beach. Something is near something. Tip: You can also use, close to e.g. I live close to the beach. 2. nearby e.g. There are some shops nearby. Wrong: I live nearby the beach. (Wrong) Correct: The beach is nearby. (Correct) Something is nearby.

21.01.2022 SPEAKING TIP Students often make errors pronouncing the final sound(s) of words during the speaking test. Here is one very common pronunciation/speaking error that students make:

21.01.2022 TIP: Use paragraphs effectively to improve your IELTS writing score. Example: General Writing Task 1 Paragraph 1 - Introduce yourself/situation (NOTE: do not say my name is X) and say why you are writing (purpose).... General Writing Task 1 Question You have recently bought an item, but are not satisfied with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter: - describe what you purchased, - explain why you are not satisfied with the item, - tell them what you would like them to do about the situation. Dear Sir/Madam I purchased a Toshiba laptop from your store at Bondi Junction on the 27th of June, 2014. Unfortunately, I have had a number of problems with this laptop since I bought it.

18.01.2022 TIP: advice/advise - what is the difference? advice is a noun (uncountable, pronounced with an s sound) e.g. My mother gave me some good advice.... Note: give advice/ask for advice advise is a verb (pronounced with a z sound) e.g. My mother advised me to study more.

17.01.2022 New IELTS structure in Australia. Writing is now the first module. Then Listening and Reading. Be prepared for this. NOTE: A lot of my students have told me that they are quite tired by the time they start the Reading module.

17.01.2022 Here is the NEW writing answer sheet. Use this when you are practising: http://www.ielts.org//test_sa/academic_writing_sample.aspx

16.01.2022 Compare 1. I like my brother. 2. I am like my brother. 3. I look like my brother.... Understanding the differences 1. I like my brother. I like chocolate. I like reading. Synonym: to be fond of e.g. I am fond of my brother. 2. I am like my brother. We have similar personalities, characters (NOT characteristics)/mannerisms etc. Alternate structure: My brother and I are alike. 3. I look like my brother. We have a similar appearance. We are both tall and have blue eyes and freckles. NOTE the use of and in this final sentence. Try to understand why it is correct.

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15.01.2022 Focus on UNCOUNTABLE Nouns These types of nouns cause students many problems. Here are some common uncountable nouns:... accommodation, advice, furniture, information, education, knowledge, money, research, traffic You CANNOT add an s to these nouns. Remember, we do not use an indefinite article, a, with uncountable nouns. INCORRECT Example: I would like a new accommodation. - INCORRECT CORRECT Example: I would like new accommodation. - CORRECT

14.01.2022 Common Error: may be/maybe may be = might be = could be E.g. I may be late for work.... maybe = perhaps = possibly E.g. Maybe I will sleep in this morning.

13.01.2022 TIP I would appreciate it if you would/could... (CORRECT) Many students forget it.... This is a often a good way to start the final paragraph of a formal letter (General Writing Task 1). E.g. I would appreciate it if you could send me more information about your hotel and popular family activities nearby. Easy alternative: Could you please send me more information about your hotel and popular family activities nearby.

12.01.2022 Prepositions are difficult. Here are 29 prepositions. Do you know how to use them correctly?... Let me know if you have any questions.

11.01.2022 Australia. Its spectacular.

11.01.2022 TIP: Common mistake 1. Positive I think you should do something. ... e.g. I think you should study more. e.g. I think a government should pay for its citizens healthcare. 2. Negative I do not think you should do something. e.g. I do not think you should study so much/often. e.g. I do not think a government should pay for its citizens healthcare. Wrong I think you should not do something. (Wrong)

11.01.2022 Tip: experience Students often make mistakes using this noun. Compare these 2 examples.... A. (uncountable) e.g.1 I have a lot of experience in this field/industry. I have a lot of experience in the retail industry. OR e.g.2 I have (a lot of) computer programming experience. I have a lot of retail experience. NOTE 1: In these 2 examples, experience is uncountable. NOTE 2: We are describing general experience/knowledge about something. B. (countable) e.g.3 I went to India for my holiday and had a lot of wonderful experiences. OR e.g.4 I had a terrible experience yesterday. NOTE 3: In these 2 examples, experience is countable. NOTE 4: The second example uses an article, a, because the noun, experience, is countable.

11.01.2022 Dont make these mistakes!

11.01.2022 TIP: Writing Task 2 Do NOT use 'Initially' to start your first body paragraph, after the introduction. Use 'First' or 'Firstly'.... For the second body paragraph you can use 'Second/Secondly/In addition'.

09.01.2022 TIP: Writing Task 2 Do NOT use Initially to start your first body paragraph, after the introduction. Use First or Firstly.... For the second body paragraph you can use Second/Secondly/In addition.

09.01.2022 Articles (the, a/an, -) are very difficult. Start to pay attention to them when you are reading and listening to native speakers. This is one of the most effective, long-term ways to learn when to use articles.

08.01.2022 TIP: cannot (ONE WORD)

07.01.2022 WRITING TASK 2 QUESTION Nowadays movies and computer games containing violence are very popular. Some people believe that they have negative effects on the society and should be banned. Others, however, believe that they provide harmless entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. SAMPLE INTRODUCTION... Entertainment is an important part of many peoples lives. A number of people argue that violent movies and computer games affect the community in a negative way. Other members of society think that violent entertainment is acceptable. This essay will examine two of the main reasons why this form of entertainment can have serious negative effects. Some situations in which violent entertainment is acceptable will also be considered. ANALYSIS of INTRODUCTION General: Entertainment is an important part of many peoples lives. Focus: A number of people argue that violent movies and computer games affect the community in a negative way. Other members of society think that violent entertainment is acceptable. Preview(structure and opinion): This essay will examine two of the main reasons why this form of entertainment can have serious negative effects. Some situations in which violent entertainment is acceptable will also be considered.

07.01.2022 Tip: Academic Writing Task 1 For numbers the number of students increased... the amount of students increased For percentages the percentage of students increased this figure increased i.e. talk about the percentage first and THEN talk about this figure. e.g. In 1970, the percentage of students studying part-time was 40%. Over the next 20 years this figure increased significantly to more than 60% and by 2010 it (= this figure) had reached 65%.

06.01.2022 Here are a list of IELTS 7+ words that are often spelled (or spelt) incorrectly: accessible advertisement advisable adviser advisor aggravate apparel argument bankruptcy benefitted commit committing considerably consistent consistently curriculum deadline deterrence dilemma disappoint efficiently embarrassing emissions encouraging existence feasible fulfil guarantee hierarchy incident inseparable interpreter interrupt irreversibly magnificent marvellous necessarily necessary noticeably occasion occurrence opportunity paparazzi personal personnel persuade preferred privately quitting reasonably receipt receive refill resume rsum satellite sellable separate struggling succeed supposed tolerant transferred twofold unnecessarily

06.01.2022 Common error: request/ask/ask for Correct Examples: I would like to request that you replace my broken watch.... I would like to request a replacement. I would like to ask you to replace my broken watch. I would like to ask for a replacement.

05.01.2022 TIP: in regard to = regarding Example 1: I am writing in regard to the position advertised in yesterdays paper. Example 2: I am writing regarding the position advertised in yesterdays paper.... NOTE: we use Regards, with an s, at the end of a letter - General IELTS Task 1.

05.01.2022 This looks boring but it is useful to help you understand when/how to use articles (the, a/an, -).

04.01.2022 Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 are each answered on separate answer sheets now. This is good news! Each task should now be checked by a different examiner.

03.01.2022 Common error: for example/such as/including for example should be used to start a new sentence. Correct example:... There are many dangers associated with nuclear technology. For example, radiation can seriously harm humans. INCORRECT example: There are many dangers associated with nuclear technology. For example, radiation. such as/including should be used at the end of a sentence. Correct example: There are many dangers associated with nuclear technology, including radiation. Correct example (advanced): There are many dangers associated with nuclear technology, including radiation, which can seriously harm humans. Correct example: There are many dangers associated with nuclear technology, such as radiation. NOTE: danger is a countable noun and dangerous is the adjective.

03.01.2022 TIP In formal writing (Task 1 and/or Task 2), do NOT use 'kids'. Use 'children'. It is okay to repeat this word a few times.

03.01.2022 TIP In formal writing (Task 1 and/or Task 2), do NOT use kids. Use children. It is okay to repeat this word a few times.

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