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Collocations are a set of words that are written together (often two or more). These are essential to achieve a higher band score. Collocations are of different types and these will be discussed along with examples in the upcoming paragraphs. Let's have a casual look on what we are going to discuss:  Some basic definitions:   •Noun: A noun is a person, an animal, a place or a thing. Example: Dog, Table, Delhi, etc. •Verb: is a word that conveys an action, an occurrence or a state of being. Example: run, dance, jump, sing, etc. •Adverb: is a word/an expression that modies a verb or a sentence. Example: He ran quickly •Adjective: is a word that describes the qualities of a noun.  Example: perfect, huge, Charming Sentence: Nina has a charming  personality. 1.) Verb - Noun Collocations:  In this type, first Verb and then Noun are combined together to form h collocation. ~Throw a party (for speaking)  ~Raised a question ~Made an excuse ~...

Linkers are the words that connect one idea with the other. Linkers play a crucial role in joining two ideas both same and the opposite. These are essential for a higher score. This blog post will discuss the types of linkers and where these should be added.  1.) For time and sequence:  ~ Meanwhile                ~ Lately                ~ Now ~ Firstly ~ Finally ~ While at the same time 2.) Addition:  ~ In addition ~ Also ~ Additionally ~ Furthermore ~ Moreover ~ Another reason is 3.) Pause/Effect : ~ Hence ~Thus ~As a result ~Consequently ~Therefore 4.) Contrast:  ~However ~On the other hand ~Nevertheless ~Conversely ~On the contrary ~ Although 5.) Emphasis:  ~Indeed ~Certainly ~Ofcourse ( for speaking ) ~Naturally 6.) Summarise:  ~Finally ~To conclude ~In other words ~ To sum up 7.) Compare/Similarity: ~Similarly ~Likewise 8.) Examples and evidence : ~For example ...

Vocabulary plays a major role in Writing as well as in speaking . In this blog post, numerous vocabulary words with their synonyms   will be mentioned which would assist you in the writing and speaking module. Both synonyms for common words and meanings of uncommon words are described in the upcoming information.  New words and their meanings:  ~Exponentially: rapidly ~Negligence: carelessness ~Conserve: preserve ~Hone: sharpen ~Limelight: focus of attention ~Amenity: facility ~Assassination: killing or murder ~Catastrophe: calamity, crisis  ~Verdict: judgement ~Booked: reserved ~Substantially: to a great extent ~Inevitable: unavoidable ~Mitigate: reduce/lessen ~Pitfall: drawback/ hazard ~Combat: tackle Common  words and their synonyms:  ~Evolve: develop, progress ~Focus: emphasize, stress ~Include: incorporate, indulge ~Attractive: ornamental, decorative, artistic ~Polite: well-mannered, gracious ~Arouse: provoke ~Destiny: fate ~Enough: ample,...

Lexical resources is one of the parameters from the IELTS parameter chart. Following are the types of lexical resources which should be used in both writing as well as in speaking module to score a good band.  1.) Vocabulary: Try to add uncommon words  while writing an essay and while speaking. Search the synonyms for common words.  For example: important.    This word can be written or spoken in the following manner: crucial, significant, vital, essential, necessary, etc.  Note: use the words precisely and in accurate manner.  2.) Idioms/ Idiomatic language: Idioms are used in speaking. However, idiomatic language and phrases are used in writing task 2. Unlike in speaking, we are not allowed to write idioms in writing essays or task 1 as they are in formal format. Conversely, speaking is informal. 3.) Linkers: These are the words which connect one idea with the other. For example, firstly, secondly, subsequently, however and many more....

The writing module is the third part of the IELTS exam. This page will discuss about the parameters in writing to score 8 Bands.  1.) Task achievement/ response:  • Covers all requirements of the task sufficiently. • presents, highlights and illustrates key features or bullet points clearly and appropriately. Note: Do not write irrelevant content in both the tasks which is not asked by the statement. This would impact your band score.  2.) Coherence and Cohesion:  • sequences information and ideas logically. • manages all aspects of cohesion well.  • uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately. Note: Always mention the primary point both in task 1 and task 2. Subsequently, write the secondary point.  3.) Lexical resources:  • uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibility to convey precise meanings. • skilfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. • produces rare...

The Listening module is the first module where 40 questions appear carrying one mark each. This page will discuss about the types of questions and the tips/Key points so that you can solve this module conveniently.  ~ Before listening to the audio, look at the questions carefully and check the word limit. ~ Underline the keywords. ~Follow the flow of the listening conversation/lecture.  1.) Sentence completion: In this type, you are asked to fill the blanks while listening to the audio.  Note: Before you listen, read the instructions carefully, always listen to the example. Choose the key words or phrases to listen for. Be aware when the discussion moves to the next question. Be aware that some of the answers may come quickly one after the other.  Tips:    N ote the words which come before or after the blank as they can help you guess the word which might come in the blank. Be careful to write within the word limit as indicated in the instructi...

The Reading Module  contains 40 questions carrying one mark each. In this page, some tips and key points will be provided in the upcoming paragraphs related to each type of question which appears in exam.  Note : Before reading the first passage, read first question of every type. For example, in the first paragraph MCQs, sentence completion and true false are included, so read first question of each type and then go for reading the passage. Key point:   Don't read the whole passage at one go. Go with questions and read simultaneously. 1.) MCQs: ~ Preview the text to form an idea of what could lie where. ~ Be sure that other options in the question have some error like: • not stated in the passage. •stated but not relevant to the question. •stated but refers to a different topic or opposite to the passage. 👉🏻 We need what's relevant and appropriate. Tips:  While reading the passage, circle the keywords which relate with the question so that you can find the li...

The Reading Module is the second part of the exam. In this page, you will get to know about the types of questions which appear in the reading module. There are total 12 types which are included in reading:  1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) In this type, atleast 4 options would be given for a particular question, and rest 3 are either irrelevant to the question, not stated in the question or refer to a different topic. We need what is stated and what is relevant. 2. Table completion In this type, you need to complete the information provided by the passage keeping in mind the headings. The information in the passage is always in sequence. 3. Sentence completion Most of the times, the answers are exactly the same as written in the question but you have to read the passage carefully, line by line  to find out the information related to the question. 4. Short answer type questions In this type, you can find the answers easily but sometimes,...