Passive work

For those of you who wanted more passive practice, try this link for explanations and exercises.

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/passive/menu.php

Task 1 and 2 sample writing

http://www.ielts.org/PDF/113313_AC_sample_scripts.pdf

Check this link for examples of answers to task 1 and task 2 IELTS Academic Writing.
They are in Band 5, 6 or 7.

Email me any comments or questions

Writing Part 2

http://www.ieltshelpnow.com/academic_writing_test_2.html

http://englishteacheroxford.co.uk/IELTSpart2.aspx

Reading tips

See this website for details of the reading test and tips on reading strategies:

http://www.ieltshelpnow.com/free_academic_reading_test_lesson.html 

IELTS Academic Reading Test Marks, Bands and Results - Rough Guide Converter

Score	Band
1 2-3 4-9 10-15 16-22 23-28 29-35 36-38 39-40	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Improving your reading speed

If you want to read faster, this website may help you.

You need to use it regularly though to see any progress.

Copy and paste an article you want to read into the box.
Choose the speed (maybe start at 4 or 5), press 'forward' to start reading

http://www.cueprompter.com/

IELTS Listening

Listening homework is here:
1. http://www.englishonline.org.cn/en/learners/ielts-preparartion/listening/robbery

2. http://www.englishonline.org.cn/en/learners/ielts-preparation/listening/house-explosion
Read through all the questions first then choose fast speed.

Here are some links to some listening test tips:
http://www.ieltstips.com/ielts_test_tips/listening_test_tips/listening_test_tips.html

http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-exams-ielts-listening-tips-intro.htm

Read through them when you have time.

IELTS speaking part 2: Note taking video