IELTS: Speed Reading Techniques
In the IELTS reading subtest, the goal is to read, comprehend and locate the necessary information quickly within the given time limit. Crucial to the said goal is the capability of a reader to understand about 800-1000 words with great speed. So here are a few techniques to implement when faced with your next reading […]
OET Reading: How to Approach PART C
The style of texts found in the third part of OET reading is mostly general information regarding the medical field. These are mostly about the current developments or discoveries that one might read in his or her leisure time. So reading the right way might make all the difference here. There are mainly 3 ways […]
OET Writing: Reporting TODAY’s event with the right TENSE
When it comes to conveying information about the events that have occurred today, it is highly important to get the structure of the sentence right or more precisely, the tense. Read on to find out what tense will best suit reporting today’s events. Even though today’s visit is technically considered an event of the past […]
IELTS Speaking: The crucial 60 seconds
When it comes to the IELTS speaking test, how you use the 60 seconds of Part 2 can mean the difference between hitting or missing your target score. So let’s have a look at a few ways to achieve that. What sort of topics can I expect? These topics are curated with a very specific […]
OET Writing: Filtering the Content
Content, in the OET writing subtest, is the information that you will be representing in the letter that you will be tasked with. It is also the second marking criteria that judges how well you have selected the most useful information in the letter and conveyed them in a reasonable order. Let’s see how you […]
IELTS Reading: The Art of Time Management
The most common complaint we get about the IELTS reading subtest is that the time simply isn’t enough. Students panic over the long size of the text and lose their cool when it is actually time to figure out the answers. Some answers in the General training module can be easy to predict with the […]
OET Speaking: The “LY” words of English to tone your speaking
Happily, hopefully, regrettably, interestingly……..the many “LY” words of English will help in deciding or conveying the tone of your speech. Try them out to better your OET Speaking skills. These “LY” words are ADVERBS. They are words that we can use to complement verbs or slightly modify them. It has the ability to very precisely, […]
IELTS Grammar: Ever heard of CONTRONYM?
When it comes to GRAMMAR in IELTS, not every grammar point is required, but at the same time a few of these stand out as most important. Read ahead to find out one such important grammar point to be learnt. We have synonyms and antonyms but have you ever heard of a contronym. Well, contronyms […]
IELTS Listening: Here’s how to get your MCQs right
There are a lot of students that find MCQs in the listening test confusing. There are 40 questions in total and about 6 to 8 of these questions are supplied with options tagged with them. There are various types of MCQs and it is crucial to understand the different types. Read on to find out […]
OET Writing: Use of “was” & “has been” in patient diagnosis
Are you confused when to use “was” and when a “has been” will be more suitable? Read on to find out the application of tenses in patient diagnosis. The decision between ‘past simple’ and ‘present perfect’ tense while writing about a patient’s diagnosis can be crucial when it comes to the writing subtest in OET. […]