How to Use Idioms to Sound More Natural

Do you want to sound more natural when you speak in English?  One way is to learn idioms,  Native English speakers grow up using idioms in their conversations in a natural way, without even being aware that they are using them..  For you to sound more natural and to get a high score in the IELTS exam it is essential for you to learn idioms and to learn how to use them correctly.  Another benefit of learning them is that you will understand more when you have a conversation with a native speaker. Idioms can help you to improve your score in the IELTS speaking test, if you use them appropriately.

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Five Tips for IELTS Writing Task 1

For Writing Task 1 of the IELTS Academic Exam , you will be asked to write a report about the main features of a chart, process or map. You will be expected to write 150 – 200 words and complete it in 20 minutes or less.  To score well in this task you need to understand what the examiner expects to find in a good answer.  This article will give you seven tips for the Academic IELTS Writing Task 1, showing you how to answer the question and get a good Band score:

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Seven Tips for the IELTS Reading Exam

Many, students believe that the reading section is the most difficult part of the IELTS exam, even more difficult than the listening, speaking and writing sections! You do have to work very fast and reading does require a lot of concentration, so that you need to stay focused to find the correct answers to the questions. However, there are several things that you can do to improve your IELTS Reading Band score. Doing practice papers is a good way to prepare but, if you don’t get feedback about your mistakes and how to correct them then you won’t improve! All your time spent and hard work could be wasted. So what's the solution?  Check out these Seven Tips for the IELTS Reading Exam for the answer:

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