25/05/2021 TODAY'S SPECIAL

 

IELTS Listening tip 🌽 


How words and numbers are calculated:

1. A date “1950” is considered one
number.

2. A large number “1,000,500” is
considered one word.

3. A hyphenated word “part-time”
is considered one word.

4. A compound noun which is not hyphenated “tennis shoe” is
considered two words. 


Speaking Part 1 Language 

You can use these phrases to start to describe something

✅ I could start off by saying that...

✅ My initial point would be that...

✅ I need to start off by pointing out

✅ The first thing I should mention is

✅ The point I'd like to begin with is  

✅ The main thing you need to know is

✅ You may be aware that in fact...

✅ I need to kick off with the point that

✅ I suppose I should begin by highlighting the fact that...


Speaking Part 2 FAQ 📄

Can I ask the examiner to change the topic in Part 2 if I can't talk about it?

- No, you can't change the topic. You must try to talk on the topic you're given.

Do I need to follow the prompts on the cue card in speaking Part 2?

- No, you don't have to. It's not compulsory. However, it's recommended to follow them because they offer a good structure for your talk.


Usage of article "THE" ♻️

Use 'the' with names containing Union, United, Kingdom, Republic, Empire, or Dynasty:

☑️ The Soviet Union
☑️ The U.S.S.R.
☑️ The United States
☑️ The United Arab Emirates
☑️ The United Kingdom
☑️ The Kingdom of Sweden
☑️ The People's Republic of China
☑️ The Republic of Uzbekistan
☑️ The Roman Empire
☑️ The Ottoman Empire
☑️ The Han Dynasty