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The IELTS writing task can seem overwhelming, but worry not, because IELTSPodcast.com is here to help! Do you need some tips to get started, or to improve your skills for the IELTS writing task? You have landed on the right channel!
Take a look around at the videos here, and get some quick, and reliable, help with the IELTS writing task. We post our podcasts here on UA-cam so that you can improve your score on the IELTS exam. We can help you not only avoid mistakes in the future, but correct mistakes you are making now! Improving on the IELTS writing task is vital to you, and we can help.
We can show you examples of how other people improved their English skills, and help to motivate you to do the same. So if any of this sounds like something you want, or need to see, then take a look at one of our videos or podcasts, and we are sure you won’t be disappointed! Improve on the IELTS writing task with IELTSPodcast.com today!
Take a look around at the videos here, and get some quick, and reliable, help with the IELTS writing task. We post our podcasts here on UA-cam so that you can improve your score on the IELTS exam. We can help you not only avoid mistakes in the future, but correct mistakes you are making now! Improving on the IELTS writing task is vital to you, and we can help.
We can show you examples of how other people improved their English skills, and help to motivate you to do the same. So if any of this sounds like something you want, or need to see, then take a look at one of our videos or podcasts, and we are sure you won’t be disappointed! Improve on the IELTS writing task with IELTSPodcast.com today!
IELTS Speaking: Part 2 - Past and Past Perfect
Welcome to another IELTS tutorial. In this session, we will explore advanced grammatical structures, focusing on the past tense and past perfect continuous. Mastering these tenses is crucial for telling compelling stories in your IELTS Speaking exam, helping you to showcase a range of grammatical structures and boost your score.
www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/part-2-past-and-past-perfect/
Importance of Context in Storytelling When telling a story, the content is important, but the manner of storytelling is what truly matters to the examiner. Using anecdotes, details, and examples enriches your vocabulary and demonstrates your ability to use topic-specific language. This not only makes your story more engaging but also enhances your lexical resource.
Past and Past Perfect Continuous Using the Past Continuous The past continuous is used to describe an event that was happening over a period of time and was incomplete. For instance, "I was hanging out with my friend Juan at the park." This sets a scene that extends over a duration without specifying when it ended. Here are some examples:
I was hanging out with my friend. We were watching a movie. He was talking on the phone. In the exam, using the past continuous helps set the context early in your story, demonstrating your flexibility with grammatical structures. For example:
Last year, I was studying economics at university. I remember the day clearly. I was sitting in class and taking notes when the professor asked an interesting question.
Using the Past Perfect Continuous The past perfect continuous is used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past before another past event. It is effective for developing the context of a story and setting up anticipation for the main event. Examples include:
We had been sitting in the park having a picnic for a couple of hours. We had been watching a movie for over an hour. We had been talking on the phone for about 15 minutes. Using this tense can make your story more dynamic and engaging. For example:
Just a couple of days ago, I was at the bank and I had been waiting for over three hours to talk to the manager. This made me feel extremely frustrated.
Practical Application: Sample Cue Cards Cue Card 1: A Time Someone Lied to You Prompt: Talk about a situation when a person you know didn't tell you the truth. Who the person was, why the person told the lie, and how you felt.
I'd like to tell you about an old friend named Matt. We were very close, but this incident changed everything. One evening, I had been expecting him to come over, but he didn't show up. Later, my sister mentioned seeing someone peeping through her window, wearing a jacket like Matt's. When I confronted him, he denied it, but I was 99% sure it was him. This left me feeling tremendously disappointed and confused. Eventually, I decided to end our friendship as I couldn't tolerate such dishonesty.
Cue Card 2: Describe an Intelligent Person Prompt: Describe an intelligent person you know. Who the person is, how you know them, and why you think they are intelligent.
A tremendously intelligent person I know is my uncle Allan. He retired at 50, much earlier than most people. He's a UK chess master champion and had a dazzling career as a tax adviser at prestigious firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte. I first met him at a family wedding, and recently at a funeral, he shared his fascinating research into our family history. His expertise in complex subjects like tax and chess, and his early retirement, make him a person I truly admire.
Cue Card 3: Describe a Singer You Like Prompt: Describe a singer you like. Who the singer is, what specific elements you like about the singer, and the style of the singer.
The singer I'd like to tell you about is Freddie Mercury. He was British with Iranian roots and had an incredibly powerful voice that covered the entire musical range. For example, in the song "Barcelona," he performed alongside a famous opera singer, showcasing his versatility. His style varied from powerful, explosive vocals to smooth, melodic tunes. Freddie Mercury was a true icon in the band Queen, and his unique voice and style continue to inspire me.
Conclusion Using advanced grammatical structures like the past continuous and past perfect continuous can significantly enhance your storytelling in the IELTS Speaking exam. Remember to practise with various cue cards, write out your answers, improve them, and seek feedback. For more practical tips and personalised feedback, consider enrolling in our Speaking Confidence online course.
Keep practising, and remember, you only fail when you give up. Good luck with your IELTS preparation!
© IELTSPodcast.com / B. Worthington / BW English Services. All Rights Reserved.
For more materials and resources, visit IELTSPodcast.com.
www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/part-2-past-and-past-perfect/
Importance of Context in Storytelling When telling a story, the content is important, but the manner of storytelling is what truly matters to the examiner. Using anecdotes, details, and examples enriches your vocabulary and demonstrates your ability to use topic-specific language. This not only makes your story more engaging but also enhances your lexical resource.
Past and Past Perfect Continuous Using the Past Continuous The past continuous is used to describe an event that was happening over a period of time and was incomplete. For instance, "I was hanging out with my friend Juan at the park." This sets a scene that extends over a duration without specifying when it ended. Here are some examples:
I was hanging out with my friend. We were watching a movie. He was talking on the phone. In the exam, using the past continuous helps set the context early in your story, demonstrating your flexibility with grammatical structures. For example:
Last year, I was studying economics at university. I remember the day clearly. I was sitting in class and taking notes when the professor asked an interesting question.
Using the Past Perfect Continuous The past perfect continuous is used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past before another past event. It is effective for developing the context of a story and setting up anticipation for the main event. Examples include:
We had been sitting in the park having a picnic for a couple of hours. We had been watching a movie for over an hour. We had been talking on the phone for about 15 minutes. Using this tense can make your story more dynamic and engaging. For example:
Just a couple of days ago, I was at the bank and I had been waiting for over three hours to talk to the manager. This made me feel extremely frustrated.
Practical Application: Sample Cue Cards Cue Card 1: A Time Someone Lied to You Prompt: Talk about a situation when a person you know didn't tell you the truth. Who the person was, why the person told the lie, and how you felt.
I'd like to tell you about an old friend named Matt. We were very close, but this incident changed everything. One evening, I had been expecting him to come over, but he didn't show up. Later, my sister mentioned seeing someone peeping through her window, wearing a jacket like Matt's. When I confronted him, he denied it, but I was 99% sure it was him. This left me feeling tremendously disappointed and confused. Eventually, I decided to end our friendship as I couldn't tolerate such dishonesty.
Cue Card 2: Describe an Intelligent Person Prompt: Describe an intelligent person you know. Who the person is, how you know them, and why you think they are intelligent.
A tremendously intelligent person I know is my uncle Allan. He retired at 50, much earlier than most people. He's a UK chess master champion and had a dazzling career as a tax adviser at prestigious firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte. I first met him at a family wedding, and recently at a funeral, he shared his fascinating research into our family history. His expertise in complex subjects like tax and chess, and his early retirement, make him a person I truly admire.
Cue Card 3: Describe a Singer You Like Prompt: Describe a singer you like. Who the singer is, what specific elements you like about the singer, and the style of the singer.
The singer I'd like to tell you about is Freddie Mercury. He was British with Iranian roots and had an incredibly powerful voice that covered the entire musical range. For example, in the song "Barcelona," he performed alongside a famous opera singer, showcasing his versatility. His style varied from powerful, explosive vocals to smooth, melodic tunes. Freddie Mercury was a true icon in the band Queen, and his unique voice and style continue to inspire me.
Conclusion Using advanced grammatical structures like the past continuous and past perfect continuous can significantly enhance your storytelling in the IELTS Speaking exam. Remember to practise with various cue cards, write out your answers, improve them, and seek feedback. For more practical tips and personalised feedback, consider enrolling in our Speaking Confidence online course.
Keep practising, and remember, you only fail when you give up. Good luck with your IELTS preparation!
© IELTSPodcast.com / B. Worthington / BW English Services. All Rights Reserved.
For more materials and resources, visit IELTSPodcast.com.
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Valuable video ❤
Good one
very useful
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It is very beneficial both improving listening skill and learning IELTS exam clues. Thanks a lot :)
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You've been an enormous titanic godzilla-size help ben! God bless you!
Thanks a lot!!
Very effective and easiest way to practice speaking English and improving the same. God Bless You Dear.
Thanks so much
Do you know where in the Dominican Republic I can take the IELTS test because I cannot seem to find any.
Hi
As a teacher myself,I found it really helpful as well.
If there is subtitles that might be more useful to correct the misunderstood part..any way thank you so much, this a very good podcast for familiar with real ielts listening
there is an error at 2:30: 60% is nearly two-thirds ... Please check tutorials before sharing
Background music is too loud
I have a lot of self-practice tests (Real IELTS Exams) on my channel; I hope you will find them helpful. Have a great day!
I can never understand what the green and blue and purple line indicate? I mean I can understand its some sort mistake and thats the reason the text is underlined but cant figure out the mistake. Pls elaborate
MI5 >>> it cracked my out loud
Thanksss so much for your useful lessons ❤❤❤.... And as you all know, there are so many ways of learning English effectively, one of those is by reading and listening. You can learn useful phrases and expressions while listening to conversations, passages or even podcast contents. You don't need to understand every word, just focus on those important phrases, bear in mind and put them into practice if possible. Try to make sentences using those phrases and spend at least 30mins practising per day. I am sure that you all will really get better to some extent. 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you, your channel is helping me a lot.
thank you i foud it very useful thanks a billion
Thanks !
Hi Ben, thank you so much for making these amazing podcast episodes for us. I have been listening to your podcast for a month, and I just received my result: 8777. They are so amazing, thank you for support our dreams! God bless you ❤
Thank you for sharing these useful information🙏
awesome all this is very useful i'm gonna take the exam soon and i feel a little lost but watching you i found a guide thanks so much
Very nice class sir
Sir make a video/podcast on participle clauses/phrases.
Thank you very much sir for sharing this important information....❤❤❤
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Sir Please help me.. I have given IELTS on 25 March 2023.. I received overall 6 band.. I got 6.5 in reading, 6 in speaking & writing but 5 in listening 😢😭.. How can I improve my listening score? I am giving exam again on 2 days. Please Please help me
How was it?
This is a good channel for learning English. You can improve you english and fluvency of english as well. Thankyou for helping me
tomorrow is my IELTS. Listening to this podcast. Lets see whats happen next😢
So, what did you get?
Hi Ben, could you please tell me name of the essay checker app?
Please help, I need 8 band score in listening
In reading, I wrote true false not given in small letter. Is it correct or wrong.
It's better to write in capital letters
The introduction is okay, but your mic volume is a bit low during the talk :(
Thanks a lot Ben. It's so helpful
I love this podcast ❤❤
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Thanks a ton🥰 ils podcast channel member we need more and more band 9 sample answer in Cambridge book task 2,, pls pls 🙏🙏
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How do you get the past paper for May 2018?
Hi Ben, in the speaking section to what extent do we need to use idioms? I am just wondering if that plays a major part in the scoring section. I always listen to podcasts and now started watching your UA-cam videos too. Thank you for doing these excellent resources.
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