BEAT IELTS

There are 6 main types of IELTS Task 2 essays: 1) Opinion Essays 2) Discussion Essays 3) Problem Solution Essays 4) Advantages & Disadvantages Essays 5) Double Question/ Two Part Questions Essays 6) Miscellaneous Essays Most questions belong to one of these categories. However, questions can be written in different ways, which can make it difficult to determine their type. In this episode , I will give you an overview of all 6 IELTS Task 2 essay types, with some practical tips, a sample question to help you recognise some of the different wording often used and a standard structure for each type that you can use for essay writing process --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

In informal letter writing you should know whom you are writing to and the overall formality of the letter. The task can be addressed to your friends, family, relatives and the ones whom you know personally. Therefore, you should use a informal style as you are writing to a person you know very well. They are written in an easy communication style, not too formal with perfect grammar and vocabulary. Also it is very important that you do not omit the opening and closing statements. Remember, they are a must!!! Your IELTS Informal should be opened with a short explanation for the purpose of writing and end it with a suggestion that relates to it. Try to paraphrase the exam question and do not just copy sentences or words from it directly. You should not use abbreviated or contracted forms, slangs, idioms, phrases and use proper punctuations as well. ✅Kindly subscribe and follow my podcast for more information. 💲If you appreciate my work you can now support me directly at https://anchor.fm/beatielts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

In semi-formal letter writing you should know whom you are writing to and the overall formality of the letter. The task can be addressed to your manager, landlord and acquaintances. Therefore, you should use a semi-formal style as you are writing to a person you know, but not very well. They are more polite than an informal letter and are written in a neutral style, not too formal nor too informal. Also it is very important that you do not omit the opening and closing statements. Remember, they are a must!!! How you are opening your IELTS Semi-formal letter depends on the reason for the letter. It is best to open the letter with a short explanation for the purpose of the letter and end it with a request for a related action that relates to it. Try to paraphrase the exam question and do not just copy sentences or words from it directly. You should not use abbreviated or contracted forms and use proper punctuations as well. ✅Kindly subscribe and follow my podcast for more information. 💲If you appreciate my work you can now support me directly at https://anchor.fm/beatielts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

IELTS General Writing Task 1 (Formal Letter) checks your ability to communicate about common practical issues of daily life. You will have 20 minutes to respond to a question prompt, by writing a letter to a person, company, or institution. Task 1 response carries 30% to 40% of your writing score and is graded separately from the Task 2 essay. The information includes test-taking tips, strategies to identify the type of letter you are being asked to write. Formal/ Semi-formal /Informal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

The common tips to locate answers in the given passage, keywords in question, sequence of finding answers, and relevant vocabulary to be filled as per the instructions given in the question of Table, Flow Chart, Diagram and Short Answers Completion Type Questions. The answers should be filled as per the instructions given in the question whether one/ two/ three word/words and/or a number. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

Multiple choice questions are types of questions that require you to pick the correct answer from the given choices of alphabets A, B, C and D. This tests your ability to understand the detailed and specific information. Matching the Information Type questions require you to find a specific information and place them at an appropriate position. You need to be able to understand every paragraph and what information it contains. In Sentence completion type of question, you will find an incomplete sentence. You are supposed to complete it with words taken from the text. You are required to quickly map the incomplete text to a particular location in the text for you to find the correct answer. In Summary completion, a summarised text will be given to you. You are required to complete it by selecting words from the text with a given maximum number of words to complete it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

In the matching headings type question, you will be given a list of headings and then asked to match the heading to the correct paragraphs or sections whereas some headings and even paragraphs might remain unused. In True/False/Not Given or Yes/No/Not GivenType questions, you will have to identify information, from a number of statements and asked if the given statements agree with the information in the text. When you answer the questions, you write “True”or"Yes", “False"or"No” and “Not given” in the answer. People get confused between False and Not Given type, therefore, it is important to understand the difference between them. “False” means the passage states the opposite of the statement in question. “Not given” means that the statement is not at all given (neither directly nor indirectly) in the passage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

This podcast is based on format, Tips and some frequently asked questions about READING section in both type of modules. In the Academic module , you will find three sections, each having one long text. These texts are excerpts of either science-fiction books, magazines or newspapers. The topics are of general interest, and doesn't require you to be a professional to answer them. These excerpts can range from being factual, descriptive and even analytical. There may also be infographic elements like graphs, diagrams or some flow chart. If in case, there are medical or technical terms used, a glossary is usually provided. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

Listening sections including Map, Plan, Diagram Labelling and Short Answer Questions alongwith examples for each type of question. All the tips for the test day and whole IELTS Listening exam. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

Matching, Form Completion, Sentence Completion Type Questions for various sections with examples and special tips. (Please Ignore Background Noise🙂) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

In this episode, we will discuss about the overall layout of MCQ section, which usually comes in Section 1, 3 and rarely in 4 (if difficulty level is higher). Strategies to crack MCQ section will be shared. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

You will listen to four recordings for each section (from 1-4). The recordings will be of native English speakers with a variety of accents. Recordings will be played only once. You need to write your answers on question paper while listening and transfer to answer sheet later. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

I brief discussion about what modules are included in IELTS, versions if the exam and which organization conducts IELTS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support

A brief note about what is IELTS and why giving IELTS exam is essential. IELTS is International English Language Testing System (IELTS) accepted for study, work or migration purposes in English language speaking countries. It is jointly owned but conducted seperately by IDP and BC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatielts/support