PRMS IELTS Academy

03/11/2013

May the beauty
Of deepavali season
Fill your home with joy,
And may the coming year
Provide you with all
That bring you joy!

Happy Diwali and Bandhi Chhor Divas!!

25/10/2013

To all our students, we would like to wish you luck for tomorrow's exam.

Make sure you read your questions properly before you answer.

If you can not find an answer please do not waste your time, move on to the next one.

Time is precious!!
Work yourself in the time limit.

For Writing, be relaxed and let new Ideas to flow in.

Follow the correct structure of paragraph's and make your statements impressive.

Good luck everyone!! We wish you luck.

GO NAIL IT!!!

PRMS IELTS ACADEMY!!

16/10/2013

Few more tips for reading:

14/10/2013

14/10/2013

This is one of the most common mistakes made my students. Are you one of them?

13/10/2013

Tips for Speaking!!

13/10/2013

Writing Letter example: BAND Score 8

You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date. Task: Write a letter to your new boss, explaining your situation, expressing your concern and suggesting a solution.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am "Your Name" and I have recently passed a job interview for the Software Engineer position at the Software Infrastructure group. I was expected to start on November 15, as agreed, and am writing because, unfortunately, I will not be able to present myself on that date.

During the interview I estimated fifteen days as the amount of time needed for me to finish my activities at my current job and start at your company, but due to fact that I got sick for the last whole week and was not able to work, I could not finish my tasks and will need another week to do so. If necessary, I can give you a copy of a letter from my doctor informing that I had to stay at home and under medical care during that week.

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope this will not affect our relationship. If I am expected to present any other form of proof or talk to someone else in the company, please let me know.

Faithfully yours,
Your Name

12/10/2013

Reading tips!!!!

Always remember to follow:
1. Read the text

2. Focus on the text first understand both text and questions

3. Categorising: IELTS exam writers select a range of specific types of texts. Learning to recognise the type of text you are reading can help you predict its structure and therefore understand it more quickly.
There are four types of IELTS texts

a) analytic texts, which discuss the reasons why something happened or make recommendations or explain a concept

b) descriptive texts, which describe a situation, explain how something is done or categorise something

c) discursive texts, in which different opinions are expressed about an issue and

d) narrative texts, which explain a chronological sequence of events.

4. SKIM and SCAN.

5. Structure: Learn to recognise paragraph structure. This often involves spotting the relationship between the main ideas and supporting ideas in a paragraph. Paragraphs are most frequently descending, i.e. they begin with the main idea somewhere near the start and develop from there, although some, frequently the first and last paragraphs of a text, are ascending – the main idea is located towards the end. This can be particularly helpful when matching headings to paragraphs.

6. Overview the text

7. Parallel phrases: Learn to spot parallel phrases. These are different ways of expressing the same thing, such as, “I like to ski” and “skiing is enjoyable”. Many questions, e.g. YES NO NOT GIVEN questions and gap fills, test your ability to match up a similar phrase in the task with its equivalent in the text.

8. Don't Panic if you come across with difficult terms/words.

9. Time Management!!!

12/10/2013

Writing practice test:

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently bought a toy over the internet. When it was delivered you have found some problems with it. Write a letter to the toy company manager and say

- Give details of the purchase.
- Describe the problem.
- What do you expect the company to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that cars should be banned from city centres, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Use any relevant examples from your experience.

09/10/2013

Synonyms of today:

Predicament: quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, plight spot, scrap, jam..

08/10/2013

Word of the day: Purge

Purge:
1. a.To free from impurities; purify.
b. To remove (impurities and other elements) by or as if by cleansing.
2. To rid of sin, guilt, or defilement.
3. Law To clear (a person) of a charge or an imputation. Often used with respect to contempt of court.

05/10/2013

A few helpful tips for students to use while writing letters:-

Begin the letter by explaining why you are writing:

I am writing with regard to...
I am writing to inform you that...
I am writing to bring to your attention some issues with...

Requesting or suggesting something:

I have decided that I would like you to...
I am entitled to ask for...
I was wondering if it would be possible (for me) to...
I hope that you will...
I would like to suggest that...

Ending the letter with a request for action:

I look forward to receiving your response.
I await your prompt response.

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