IELTS podcast

In this episode Julia, (a CELTA and DELTA qualified tutor,) shares what to DO for Academic Task 1, including:

• A strategy for describing graphs (line, pie charts etc)
• A component you must have (without this you won’t get more than Band 5!)
• How to make relevant comparisons and contrasts.
• Tips for flow diagrams / cycles.
• How to experiment with complex vocabulary structures
• Tips for the language of change.
• …and what the Russians are notoriously famous for NOT doing!

After this we discus WHAT NOT TO DO IN THE EXAM….

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035 Dos and Don'ts for Academic Task 1 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this Podcast you will learn:

1) The different types of letter asked for.

2) How to answer and structure the question perfectly.

3) How to write in a formal / informal style.

4) PLENTY OF TIPS!

5) An exercise to do at home, (free correction from me).

Here is the question with a model answer:

SAMPLE QUESTION:

You recently bought a new computer for your flat but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
• describe the problem with the computer
• explain what happened’ when you phoned the shop
• say what you would like the manager to do.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am contacting you in relation to my recent purchase of an Acer 3001 laptop from your shop. Upon buying the product I was assured by the salesman that if there were any inconveniences I would be promptly attended to. Unfortunately this was not the case.

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032 How to Write a High Scoring Letter for Task 1 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

How great would it feel if you could listen to an expert describe step-by-step how to score high when describing a table of figures?

I know, silly question. It would feel great.

Now what if you could download that lesson right now… for free? And see the final Band 9 model answer?

In this episode Tish from YES-IELTS.com is back with more tips and advice regarding a table.

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019 How to Describe a Table - Academic Task 1. IELTS [ 25:52 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download