The Key to IELTS Success

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Contents 1. Understanding the problem ………………………………... 3 2. Learning how to learn ........................................................ 8 3. Vocabulary for IELTS …………………………………………16 4. Grammar for IELTS …………………………………………… 28 5. The Key to IELTS Reading ………………………………….. 43 6. The Key to IELTS Writing Task 1 …………………………. 68 7. The key to IELTS Writing Task 2 ………………………….. 78 8. The Key to IELTS Listening ………………………………... 106 9. The Key to IELTS Speaking ………………………………… 122 10. Resources for IELTS ………………………………………… 135 Chapter 1 Introduction Why is there so much confusion about IELTS? At ‘Google University’ the student is always right IELTS advantage or IELTS disadvantage? How can this book help? Why is this book different from the advice found online? Chapter 2 Dealing with frustration How to break the cycle ‘I’m not good at writing, I’m not good at languages.’ Open loop thinking Language Learning When you learn a language, you are learning to do something, not learning facts about something. The different bands look deceptively close to each other, so it is not surprising that people develop unrealistic expectations about how quickly they will... What is the right type of practice? Why test practice is not enough Marginal gains What skills do I need to learn for IELTS? Becoming an independent learner Understanding vocabulary in IELTS What type of vocabulary do you need for IELTS? The Academic Word List (AWL) Common problems in IELTS vocabulary Active vocabulary Band 7 – ‘uses less common words with some awareness of style’ What does C1 – C2 mean? ‘Short words are too basic’ Idioms and collocation Is there a special list of words to learn for IELTS? Learning vocabulary from listening and reading materials Building your active vocabulary Using context to help you remember Developing an awareness of style