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星期五,2014年07月18日
Sometimes i feel nervous to talk clearly and fluently to the examiners,even i may have prepared for that for a long time,,so how can i improve my spoken English? And is there any better and more effective ways to enlarge my vocabulary?
Kishore: It is natural to be nervous in this situation. You need to develop your confidence, and this confidence will come from practising your English speaking and communication. Preparation is important but it needs to be the right type of preparation. This also applies to enlarging your vocabulary - I'd suggest these steps: when you learn new vocabulary do not just learn a translation, thibk about all the other elements you need to be able to use this vocabulary (eg the pronunication, the grammar/part of speech, the collocation ie which words this goes with, any synonyms or antonyms etc); read/listen to English as widely as possible, this will help you pick up new vocabulary in context; regularly brainstorm vocabulary in themes or topics like travel, feelings etc - it is always easier to remember and use new vocabulary if you learn/remember this in relation to a subject or theme.
星期五,2014年07月18日
hi.Mr.Roy.Is it always neccesary to give reasons for you answers in speaking?
Kishore: Good question. This depends on the part of the test, but in general it is useful to give reasons for your answers, it helps you extend your answers. This is less important in Part 1, more important in Part 3, and sometimes relevant in Part 2 (usually included in the bullet points if this is so). Doing this also allows you to demonstrate your signposting skills - these are very important for coherence - such as "I think this is due to the fact that ......."
星期五,2014年07月18日
I always can not finish reading test in the given time because I read all passage before answer questions.I make more mistakes if I read part of the passage. Shall I change my reading method?
Kishore: I'd suggest you change your reading method, yes. It takes too much time to read the whole passage first before answering questions. it is better to identify and read the topic sentences first - this will give you an idea of the theme of each paragraph. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph (75% of time) or the last sentence in the paragraph. Then analyse the questions carefully, look for key words, and guess where you will find the answers. Do not start reading from the beginning of the passage. You should have an idea of which paragraph you will find the specific answer. Don’t worry if you do not understand all the words – you may not need to understand everything.
星期五,2014年07月18日
I felt too nervous to talk naturally and fluently as usual when I meet native speaker in speaking test because I am not confident.Could you give me advice?Thanks
Kishore: This is understandable. It is not easy speaking in a foreign language. The best way to develop confidence is through practice. Remember you can practice speaking, even by yourself, on as many different topics as possible. Talk for one minute, then make it 2 minutes, then increase again and again. Also, make sure you learn the right aspects of speaking, see these videos to give you a comprehensive insight: http://www.chinaielts.org/guide/band_descriptors_speaking.shtml
星期日,2014年09月21日
In writting task 2, question like "What are the advantages and disadvantages relates to this topic", do you have to state your own opinion in the essay?? Thanks
Kishore: Simple answer - yes, you are expected to state your opinion. For example, you could say that, in your opinion, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, or the opposite, or that they two are equal.
星期五,2014年09月19日
hi, kishore,nice to meet you here.I just graduated from high school and i want to go abroad for futher study.I stareted perparing the IELTS Test these days.My targer is to get a band of 7 to 8.Can you give me some advice on improving my speaking and writing please?It's hard to find opportunities to practice my spoken English in our university .How can i make progress in the two aspects with a relatively tight schdule? I feel it difficult to strike a balance between my regular courses and IELTS Test preparation.Do you have any suggestions?I also need some advice on expanding my range of vocabulary.
星期五,2014年09月19日
The first time I took part in the exam,I got 6 in written work.But the second time I got5.5 in writing.I don't know why,because the method I prepare it is the same as the first time.I want to know what I should do and how I take exercise now to prepare my third time exam in October 26.
Kishore: Hi. The slight difference in those writing scores can happen - there could be any number of reasons, perhaps your ideas and arguments were not quite as strong in the second exam, perhaps you made a few more grammatical or vocabulary-related mistakes. I cannot say for sure. In terms of preparation, I suggest you look through all the videos here to understand precisely what is expected in the writing test, and also learn the tips that are suggested ?http://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rrhtfbv4.html. Also look at the writing section on Road to IELTS where you will have the chance to practice some techniques. Good luck!
星期五,2014年09月19日
I am very confused about how to use "-"symbol. For example, "low-risk investment". Will I loose mark if I write "low risk investment "?
Kishore: You would not lose any marks for this specific example. It is difficult to generalise so I cannot say this will always happen in all cases.
星期四,2014年10月30日
Hi I'm not good at vocabulary how can I find answer If there are some phrase or sentence that I cannot understand in listening part?
Colin: Hi, It's good to remember that you are not tested on every single word and phrase. It's quite normal not to understand everything. It's also good to remember that the later sections and tasks are more challenging. It might be that you are more challenged in the later sections. Remember also that different tasks are testing different skills. There's more advice about listening here: http://www.chinaielts.org/guide/road_to_ielts.shtml Hope that helps!
星期三,2014年10月29日
In the speaking test, should I give the examiners very unique or personal answers which different from the normal ones? Can the examiners appreciate this kind of answers?Thank you.
Colin: Hello, Thanks for asking this question. The best thing to do is to use your English to give your own ideas and opinions about things. If you do that you will be giving the examiner a unique answer. Listen to the question and use your English as best you can to gve your ideas.
星期二,2014年10月28日
hi, Colin, i have two questions about my writing test: 1.i have a problem with limited vocabulary for the "describing a process",i have learned basic expression from Road to IELTS.but I still have problem with those specific words to describe a certain item. 2.for part 2 ,althrough i have read some newspaper but still can't deal well with expression for article for some area how can i improve? please
星期一,2014年10月27日
How can we prepare the text ,especially lisenling and writing part,more efficiently?
Colin: Hello, You need to make decisions about what is most important. Many students try to do everything or focus on those parts of an exam that they are best at or prefer. It can be a good idea to work out which skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking) you are best at and which you need to improve. Then spend your time working on the those areas you need to improve. A good English teacher will be able to help you identify the areas you need to work on. Good luck!