IELTS Ask Me Anything: You ask, we answer | IELTS: From start to finish
During this webinar, IELTS expert Don Oliver answered any questions asked about the test and provided some incredible insights.
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"0:00 - Introduction
1:47 - #1 How do I use skimming and scanning techniques in the Reading test?
6:36 - #2 How to master matching the headings section in the IELTS Reading test?
9:01 - #3 Is it a good idea to use uppercase for all the answers?
10:57 - #4 How to best manage time in the IELTS test?
13:33 - #5 What is the maximum number of grammatical mistakes that can be made to score a band 7?
16:43 - #6 How to evaluate our own essay properly using the assessment criteria?
20:09 - #7 How to keep a conversation going during the Speaking test?
23:37 - #8 In the Speaking test, is it better to have a casual style of speaking or a formal one?
26:00 - #9 Should we speak in our original accent or try to mimic a foreign accent?
28:30 - #10 What are some useful note taking methods for Speaking part 2?
32:30 - #11 Will it affect my score, if I ask my examiner to repeat the question?
34:57 - #12 My mind goes blank during the Speaking test. What do I do?
38:02 - #13 Which section of the IELTS should I start my preparation with?
40:12 - #14 How to start IELTS preparation at home?
43:32 - IELTS Prepare
46:00 - Questions
46:20 - Will I be penalised if I exceed the word count in the Writing test?
47:06 - In Writing Task 2, should I only state my opinion or should I provide more information?
48:53 - In the Speaking test, is it okay to pause while thinking what to say?
50:00 - If I don't know any facts to answer, can I make up facts that are believable?
51:27 - How can I stay concentrated during the Reading test?
53:00 - How do I improve my Writing skills, especially when analysing graphs?
56:00 - Should I use idioms in the Speaking test?
57:48 - How can I stop making spelling mistakes?
58:59 - I have IELTS prep materials passed to me from my aunt who took the test many years ago. Would it still be useful or should I buy new IELTS prep materials?