Listening tips
Listening in Ielts is not about listening for, and understanding every word you hear. Even native speakers cannot do this, so you cannot be expected to do this either. When we listen we ‘filter’ the main bits of information and try to retain them. This way we ‘put together’ the picture/understanding of what the person […]
Skype Update.
Microsoft changes decision to cease support for Skype 7. https://tcrn.ch/2vpWzcj Some users may well be unaware that Microsoft (the owners of Skype) made a decision recently to cease all support of Skype version 7 and below, and all users would have to update to Version 8 (which works as part of the Browser). This was […]
Writing Task 1 Title Paraphrasing
Back to all Writing Task 1 Title paraphrasing Exercises for IELTS writing task 1 title paraphrasing. To paraphrase effectively, you need to follow a set of 1. Look at the words you CANNOT change (you need these)2. Look at the words you CAN change (you need to focus on these)3. Break it down into chunks […]