Antoaneta Yordanova
Exams Business Development Assistant, British Council Bulgaria
Home page: http://www.britishcouncil.org/bulgaria
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Important news: IELTS increases security! Test day photography introduced from May 2012.
024 days
From May 2012 IELTS is increasing its level of security; therefore, it will be mandatory for all IELTS candidates to have their photo taken on the exam day and this will be used on the Test Report Form (TRF). (more…)
New mark scheme for Writing papers
027 days
We are pleased to announce the introduction of a new mark scheme for the Writing Papers of the following Cambridge English exams:
- Preliminary
- Preliminary for Schools
- First
- First for Schools
- Advanced
- Proficiency
- Business Preliminary, Vantage and Higher
The new mark scheme has been developed with reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and has been researched and trialled extensively. (more…)
IELTS Success Tips 2
080 days
Hello, everyone!
Here are some more tips for the IELTS Writing Task 1. Last week we gave you ideas how to use the data given in the task. Read below some more hints how to organise your text:
DO the following:
- Provide an objective overview.
- Use the format of a continuous piece of writing.
- Write in the correct style and register.
- Organise your information into paragraphs and construct an effective report.
- Present the information and ideas in a logical manner.
You can try putting these tips into practice with one sample Writing task 1 here.
IELTS Success Tips
089 days
Each week we’ll give you useful tips for the IELTS test which will help you to improve your performance at the exam. This week our tip is about Writing Task 1.
In Academic Writing Task 1 you are asked to describe statistical information. This may be presented in the form of a graph other kinds of charts or statistics table.
In the task:
- You are not asked to interpret the information, or look for any explanation of the figures etc.
- You have a minimum of 150 words and are not advised to spend more than 20 minutes.
We’ll start with some DOs and DONTs for the Writing Task 1.
DO the following:
- Describe the data clearly and correctly
- Make it clear what period of time you are referring to so that you know what tense to use. For example whether it is all past information or from past to present / looking into the future etc.
- Explain what trends there are in the given tables and charts.
- Give some specific examples to emphasise the trends and support your statements.
Expect our next Writing tips soon!
IELTS Free practice tests
0110 days
Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers. Time yourself and develop your exam technique. (more…)