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by Ryan
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:06 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 2133

Re: Hello

Hi Meenu,

It is a pleasure to meet you. I hope you have had a chance to watch my videos. Also, there are several successful IELTS students here on the forums. Feel free to post your questions. I'm sure you will receive some helpful feedback.

Good luck,
Ryan
by Ryan
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:04 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: oct 11 general melb
Replies: 1
Views: 1899

Re: oct 11 general melb

Thank you for sharing, Saran. How do you feel about your performance?
by Ryan
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:02 am
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: Custom in England
Replies: 4
Views: 3464

Re: Custom in England

That could be, Delvy. Perhaps Meonhein was looking for some feedback on the quality and clarity of her voice? Either way, I hope the feedback is helpful to her.
by Ryan
Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Re: Regarding Reading Section
Replies: 5
Views: 3929

Re: Regarding Reading Section

By the way, NPR and Delvy, great idea making your signatures your latest IELTS results. I hope others think to do the same.
by Ryan
Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:57 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Re: Regarding Reading Section
Replies: 5
Views: 3929

Re: Regarding Reading Section

Hi ____, Are you looking for test taking strategies? If so, I am going to be uploading a video in a couple of hours with specific tips on how to engage the reading questions. If you are more looking for advice on how to increase comprehension, there really isn't a "secret". You should be a...
by Ryan
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Can you help me?
Replies: 3
Views: 1921

Re: Can you help me?

Hi SeaGirl,

It does not look as though this piece was written in response to an IELTS task, but thank you all the same for sharing it here.

Bunni does a great job pointing out the areas of error. Abs's rewrite is quite good. Please refer to his/her suggestions.

Good luck,
Ryan
by Ryan
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my essay
Replies: 6
Views: 3388

Re: Please evaluate my essay

My comments are in blue : One more... Some say that it is more important for employers to consider academic qualifications rather than personal life experience and values when hiring an employee. Do you agree or disagree? What are positive and negative aspects of the issue? There is no doubt in sayi...
by Ryan
Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: My GT Writing Task 1
Replies: 3
Views: 5309

Re: My GT Writing Task 1

Hi Black Eagle, The manner in which you divide your letters into organized sections works well. However, I see lots of awkwardness in the way you choose to phrase your ideas. Here are a few examples of the areas that struck me as particularly awkward: "a bulk of water stranded" "in or...
by Ryan
Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: ielts academic task 2 question.
Replies: 2
Views: 1536

Re: ielts academic task 2 question.

Hi Sindhu,

Thank you for sharing this question. Can you please provide a bit of background? Did you see this question on the exam? If so, where and when did you take the exam?
by Ryan
Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: ILETS - AUS - Task 2 - General Training Question - 21/09/13
Replies: 6
Views: 3586

Re: ILETS - AUS - Task 2 - General Training Question - 21/09

Hi Erica, I am sorry to hear the disappointing news. Try not to let it get you down. A test taker's grammar often holds them back from band 7. Sentences that are inaccurate 50% of the time or more will instantly convert your examiner's impression of your ability to communicate in written English, an...
by Ryan
Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Re: Introduction
Replies: 2
Views: 1882

Re: Introduction

Hi Jenny,

It is very nice to meet you. I hope you are successful with your IELTS.

Good luck!
by Ryan
Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Have you scored an overall band of 7 or 8?
Replies: 4
Views: 2526

Have you scored an overall band of 7 or 8?

A very big "thank you" to those of you that have taken the time to provide feedback to other IELTS candidates here on these boards. I am very much enjoying this new community of IELTS enthusiasts at ieltsnetwork.com, but I feel (let me know if you agree) that it is important to identify th...
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: Try my FULL listening test!
Replies: 5
Views: 3670

Re: Try my FULL listening test!

Hi Dance,

Thank you for the feedback. Yes, I tried to design it to be tougher than the actual IELTS. Most of the test takers that have attempted it report the same thing.
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Are you taking the IELTS for immigration purposes?
Replies: 55
Views: 25088

Are you taking the IELTS for immigration purposes?

I'm curious how many people on these boards are taking the IELTS for the purpose of immigration. Please share a bit about your story, the difficulties you've encountered and how you've overcome them. Perhaps in sharing our stories, we can help others facing the same challenges.
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Mission IELTS Accomplished
Replies: 5
Views: 10380

Re: Mission IELTS Accomplished

fulecha wrote:Cheers Ryan.
And it does not end here. I will be helping other test takers from my experience etc.

Yogi
Many thanks, Yogi. Your insight is most appreciated.
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS September 2013 India, Bangalore 21.09.2013
Replies: 3
Views: 3415

Re: IELTS September 2013 India, Bangalore 21.09.2013

Great insight, Bunni. Thank you for sharing this info.
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Ielts General Writing Question 1
Replies: 2
Views: 1808

Re: Ielts General Writing Question 1

Thanks for sharing this info, Abs.

Why don't you attempt the question and post it here for us to evaluate?
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Academic task2 - Please give me feedback
Replies: 1
Views: 1584

Re: Academic task2 - Please give me feedback

Hi Kidzer, The first line of your essay falls into complete incoherence: This is widely a help perception in many parts of the world today that university is one of the most important places to the training of best human resources for goverment as well as private companies. Please don't write in a m...
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: My score on 21-09-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 1755

Re: My score on 21-09-2013

Great news, Delvy. I am so happy to hear of your success! What was the overall band? 7?
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS ESSAY
Replies: 5
Views: 3675

Re: PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS ESSAY

Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? The purpose of advertising varies around the world. Throughout history, it has informed co...
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: Inviting, Looking for IELTS Speaking Preparation
Replies: 36
Views: 17084

Re: Inviting, Looking for IELTS Speaking Preparation

Good luck with your studies, Bunni. I'm looking forward to hearing your speaking samples.
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Re: Ryan, feedback on my writing task 2
Replies: 2
Views: 3966

Re: Ryan, feedback on my writing task 2

Hi ____, You are composing sentences that are too complex for your skill level. As an example, let's dissect your first supporting paragraph: The Idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one because technology now a days providing the platform to know, how a particular field is in...
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:07 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Writing Task 2 - Computers Invention ?
Replies: 2
Views: 3683

Re: Writing Task 2 - Computers Invention ?

Hi Bunni, As I stated before, I think you are attempting to use grammatically structures that are too complicated for your skill level. Please don't fall into the trap of thinking that the only way to score well on the exam is to write long, elaborate sentences. I've seen people score as high as ban...
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: IELTS test in the UAE and India - August 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 2293

Re: IELTS test in the UAE and India - August 2013

Hi Ryan, Thanks for validating the letter. I'll try to follow your suggestions. I am still, in the process of grasping the content that you have uploaded in your YouTube channel. However, The tidings is that, I had already appeared for the IELTS exam on September 21st, 2013 in India. I am eagerly w...
by Ryan
Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Comment on my essay
Replies: 1
Views: 1696

Re: Comment on my essay

Hi Ashwin, Your essay is much to personal in tone. Using pronouns and asking rhetorical questions make your essay read as though it were a letter. Thus, instead of lines like "we read in the newspaper...", try "many newspapers report...". Your thesis isn't clear. The question ask...