Abdurrahman Al-Jamal
Location Egypt
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@ElaiaAliaga My pleasure!
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@ReemAl-Hammouri Glad to help!
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SPEECH STYLES
Each of the four sections of the IELTS Listening Test focuses on a different type of speech, as shown below:Section 1 – A social or transactional dialogue – 2 speakers
Section 2 – A topic or short speech on a general topic – 1 speaker
Section 3 – A conversation in an academic context – 2-4 speakers
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The variety of question types means that you sometimes need to write in the answer in your own writing, versus simply choosing the right answer. This is important because in such cases, you also need to spell correctly or the answer will be marked wrong. Even a small error can cause you to lose marks. For example, if the answer is "hat"; and you write "hats",...
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@ElaiaAliaga The IELTS Listening Test is the same for the Academic and General Training modules. You listen to language spoken in a social or academic context and answer a series of questions. The tape is played only once so you have to practice sufficiently beforehand to pick up what’s being said the first time around.
The listening test is divided into...
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@DianaA It does.
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@BienvenuS.Gashegu You're welcome!
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@RenataMajocha Thanks a bunch !
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@christopherclarkokoro My pleasure!
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@MartineHolland THANKS A BUNCH!
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@AlexaWilkinson I couldn't agree more. You are totally right that we should make conversant with almost all dialects and accents of English language.
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@BakhtiyorGhoziev Much obliged !
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Follow instructions very carefully. If the instructions state, "Write no more than three words",then you must not write more or you will receive no marks for your answer, even if some of the words you wrote were part of the correct answer. Similarly, read each instruction carefully. Sometimes, you are asked to circle two answers, sometimes three, and so on....
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The expressions used also tend to be taken from British rather than American English. This means you may hear unfamiliar idioms, which can confuse you. Speakers may also use British words for common items such as "flat" for "apartment", "lorry" for "truck", or "advert" for advertisement. Make sure you study the most common differences in British and American...
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The accents of the speakers on the tape are primarily British. This means you must become accustomed to understanding the nuances of such accents. If you have been watching a lot of American television, (shows such as Friends, for example) it will not really help you. British accents are quite different and it is better to spend time in the months before the...
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Familiarize yourself with charts, graphs, flow-charts, bar charts and pie charts, etc. These often appear as part of the answer choices in the fourth section. The more comfortable you are with interpreting the data represented in them, the easier your exam will be.
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The questions follow the oral text. Remember this - it will make it easier for you to focus on the current question, or to know when you've been left behind, in case the speakers have gone on to providing the answer to the following questions.
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Abdurrahman Al-Jamal made a comment
Follow instructions very carefully. If the instructions state, "Write no more than three words",then you must not write more or you will receive no marks for your answer, even if some of the words you wrote were part of the correct answer. Similarly, read each instruction carefully. Sometimes, you are asked to circle two answers, sometimes three, and so on....
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Don't worry if your classmates or friends get higher listening scores than you. Each one has his or her strengths and weaknesses, just like you. Each one also has his or her own language goals. Just focus on your own needs and don't compare yourself to others.
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Abdurrahman Al-Jamal made a comment
The expressions used also tend to be taken from British rather than American English. This means you may hear unfamiliar idioms, which can confuse you. Speakers may also use British words for common items such as "flat" for "apartment", "lorry" for "truck", or "advert" for advertisement. Make sure you study the most common differences in British and American...
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Get used to the way letters and numbers are pronounced in British (and American)English. Sometimes, in the listening section, you are asked to write down the spelling of a name, place, or address. If you make a mistake in the spelling while writing it down, you will get the answer wrong.
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Abdurrahman Al-Jamal made a comment
The accents of the speakers on the tape are primarily British. This means you must become accustomed to understanding the nuances of such accents. If you have been watching a lot of American television, (shows such as Friends, for example) it will not really help you. British accents are quite different and it is better to spend time in the months before the...
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Abdurrahman Al-Jamal made a comment
In many cases, the questions follow the order of the information in the reading passages. This will help you find the required answers quickly.
Spelling matters, so take care while writing in the short answers. You will lose points for incorrect spelling. Take special care when copying words from the text.
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IELTS Tips - Reading
To know whether you should read the IELTS Reading passage first or the questions first, experiment with both strategies and see what works best for you. Many students have found it helps to skim through the questions first to get an idea of what to pay attention to in the reading passage. This method may work for you too, but in reality,... -
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Abdurrahman Al-Jamal replied to Najlaa Aldossery
@NajlaaAldossery Pizza is one of the favourite dishes. Most people love it.
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Abdurrahman Al-Jamal replied to Rahaf Alamri
I live in Jeddah and I love Saudi dishes, especially kabsa.
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The feedback is really fruitful not only for Misato but also for all of us.
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Speaking fluently means speaking in a way that sounds fluid and natural while still being understood. Many people can speak a language at a very advanced level but hesitate a lot to make sure they say everything perfectly. This can make it hard for people to understand them. So, whenever this is the case, it’s a good idea to work on fluency.
Some...
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This line graph illustrates the quantity in grams of potatoes, pasta and rice consumed in a European nation from 1976 to 2006.
Overall, pasta increased significantly between 1976 and 1996. Then, it plateaued for the next ten years. On the contrary, potatoes fluctuated wildly over the span until they, but fell sharply in 1991 and bottomed out in 2006.
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Long ago, there was a tendency for university students to study and take a university degree in their own country. However, they are given more chances of studying out of the country these days.
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The bar chart illustrates the number of males and females engaged in further education in Britain. It shows whether they were studying full-time or part-time and is divided into three periods.
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So fruitful !
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Like any other skill, I think writing will get easier if you know the tips and tricks of it. The more you read, the better your writing will be. Similarly, the more you listen, the more fluently you speak. Therefore, you have to immerse yourself in the language so that you can easily and quickly acquire it. When it comes to IELTS Academic writing, I recommend...
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Always read band 9 essay samples. You can google and download them easily.
