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Simone Braverman

Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and the author of several renowned IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005, Simone has been committed to making IELTS preparation accessible and effective through her books and online resources. Her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

IELTS Speaking questions from Taiwan – March 2024

IELTS Speaking New Questions Taiwan March 2024

When CW took his IELTS exam in Taiwan, he was asked the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Why did you choose this job?
– Let’s talk about drawing.
– Do you like drawing?
– What do you draw?
– Is there a difference between drawing and painting? What is it?
– Is it important to teach children how to draw?
– Is it important for adults to be able to draw?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place near water you enjoyed visiting. You should say:

– where this place was
– when you went there and with whom
– what you did there

and explain why you enjoyed visiting that place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What water activities are popular in your country?
– Is boating or kayaking a safe water activity?
– Do you have rivers and lakes in your country?
– Do people in your country like to travel by boat?
– Do you think the use of water transport popular in the world?
– Do the factories in your town or city affect its water?

IELTS test in Canada – March 2024 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions March 2024

Our lovely student KK took IELTS in Canada and remembered the writing questions below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have joined a sports club recently, and you are experiencing some problems. Write letter to club manager. In your letter

– Say why you joined the club
– Explain about the problems you are experiencing
– Suggest solutions to fix them

Read a Band 8 answer here

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, many people spend their free time watching movies. Why do they do that? Is it a positive or a negative development?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Tips for success in the IELTS Writing Test

To get a high Band Score for your letter, make sure that you

  • Address each bullet point clearly.
  • Organise your ideas in paragraphs – write 1 paragraph on each bullet point.
  • Use the correct tone and vocabulary – in a letter to a friend use informal language.
  • Manage your time – allocate time for planning, writing and proofreading, and spend no more than 20 minutes in total on Writing Task 1.

To write an essay that will score well in IELTS, make sure that you

  • Make your position clear throughout the essay.
  • Structure your essay correctly – there should be an introduction, body and conclusion.
  • Use formal vocabulary.
  • Use a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) to show your language proficiency.
  • Leave some time to proofread your essay before turning it in.