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Hello! I teach English as a Foreign Language in a Secondary School in Rome, Italy. I decided to attend this course because I want to know more about this English test.

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I like exams, I have had a lot of exams in my life. Yes, I feel a bit nervous about them but they are a great opportunity to challenge me and know how prepared I am. And, of course, they're a great way to improve my professional development.

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I have never taken an IELTS exam but I'm planning to take it soon!

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I want to improve my English and get a certificate to attest it!

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I like feeling nervous for an exam, it gives me the strength to go on studying. I always think about what I would do after I pass the exam and make a list of them. This gives me a way of coping with exam time!

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When I speak I sometimes make a few grammatical mistakes, I always repeat my sentences in the right way, but even if I know grammar well, it happens I miss something.

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I think they both have a good pronunciation. They try to speak with fluency and coherence. They try to use a range of vocabulary, but the problem is still there, accuracy! When you speak grammar mistakes are always around the corner!

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Book and prepare for IELTS | British Council

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If you would like to study, work or live abroad and need to prove your English language skills, then IELTS is the right test for you.

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I feel confident, but when I speak with native speakers I'm afraid to make mistakes.

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I liked the tips, I think expansions are really important, it's the way to let others know you can communicate by using a great range of vocabulary.

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Do you still live in the town where you grew up?

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Do you still live in the town where you grew up?

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Unfortunately, I don't live in the town where I grew up. My birth town is Salerno, a city in Campania, in the south of Italy. It's a wonderful city on the Tyrrenean sea. My parents still live there, so I have the chance to come back to Salerno every now and then, for Christmas, for Summer holidays and this is really important to me. Actually my husband is from Salerno, too. I can't hide one of my dream is to come and live there again. I live in a little village, 35 km north of Rome, now.

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I really like my job. I'm an English teacher. I have been studying English for more than 25 years. I started to teach in 2001 and I got my professional role only two years ago. I has been a long journey in which I learnt a lot, I met loads of people and I am really proud of where I am now.

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Describe a teacher who had an influence on you

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Describe a teacher who had an influence on you

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When I attended Upper Secondary school I met my English teacher, he was a self-made man, as he liked to introduce himself, he conveyed me the love for English language and culture. He knew everything about any sort of topics. He could speak English and German and he was passionate about History. I became and continued studying English thanks to him. I have continued studying English thanks to him and I became an English teacher, it's my job now.

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Christmas/December
Salerno
My family
My sisters/brother
Nephews/Nieces
Presents
Meals/Special cakes/Dishes
Shopping
Talking
Feelings

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Which qualities do you think are most important in a friend?

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Which qualities do you think are most important in a friend?

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A friend must be reliable and sincere. I didn't have a lot of friends in the past. This doesn't mean I don't know many people. I met more than 300 people every day but only with a few ones I can talk about myself and my problems. I have a few friends. We don't see very often and we don't call on the phone every day but I know if I have will to talk or see someone I can call and meet them. Actually my best friend is my husband, we live our lives together every day and we support and encourage each others.

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I have already taken the PET and First Certificate Cambridge certifications, so I did the speaking exams, too. I have studied languages at University, I did 4 language and literature exams. I attended the two-year course to become a teacher as a Master at university in which 20 of the 30 exams were in English language.
You have to study grammar and structures and practise functions a lot. Watching films and TV series, reading books and listening to music can help you.

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They were nervous and repeated sentences, but they tried to use as much vocabulary as they could and they tried to use specific words related to the topics.

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Don't be afraid to make mistakes

Read loud voice and concentrate on particular Only-English sounds

Pay attention to intonation

Listen, Read and Practise

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I find difficulties when speakers speak too quickly

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He described timing, different parts of the listening activity

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I have already taken some listening test for Cambridge University certifications. The more you'll listen the more you'll understand.

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Listening test online link
IELTS listening test practice

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Thank you for these useful links. I think this one would be nice to practise listening with music: https://lyricstraining.com/

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- Practise by using real conversations
- Listen to music and watch films
- Don't give up!

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Task 1: it lasts 20 minutes - letter asking for information or explaining a situation, at least 150 words
Task 2: it lasts 40 minutes - essay with your opinions on some topics, at least 250 words

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I think it's important to understand the difference between formal and informal style, so to know when it is necessary to use them, according to the context and people you are writing (or speaking) to.

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I think it's very important to make a scheme with the tips above and try to write in a simple but convincing way.

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Eating a balanced diet is the most important factor for a healthy life. To what extent do you agree?

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I have already taken written exam at University and for Language certification. I think you should know grammar and using of English very well, vocabulary and idioms, too to pass the written exam. Don't forget fantasy, because there's a lot to invent in writing activities.

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Presenting an argument: Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today’s society. Others believe that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.

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Presenting an argument: Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today’s society. Others believe that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.

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Question 3:
How to live without computers? I think this could be impossible nowadays. We are always connected and apps control our lives.
Old generation could think that computers are a problem and they could not learn to use them or improve their ways of using them. They can find information on newspapers, on instructions, watch television, listen to the radio, use dictionaries and encyclopedias as in the past, as they have grown. In their minds doesn't come up the idea to look for information in other ways.
The new generation - made up of "digital natives" and digital immigrants - could not think about using the same means they used in the past to live well now. They find information on websites, instructions by searching on the web. They watch films online and listen to the radio and music, they download music and videos of different ages, of different artists, wherever and whenever they want. If they need information they have Wikipedia and if they need a translation in any language, they have dictionaries online with pronunciation. They are always up-to-date!
So how could we come back. What was impossible before is now possible with new technologies and devices.

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The letter is well organized, but there are some grammar mistakes. The writer is formal and informal, it isn't clear if the receiver is really is friend or just a person he knows.

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Dear Jane,
Thank you for giving me your availability to take care of my little pet during my summer-week holiday.
My cat Penelope is really old and lazy. She spends her day lying down on the sofa or on some other furniture in the house.
She eats twice a day, so I ask you to stop by once a day to check if anything is ok and to put some food in my cat's bowl. The cat's food kibble bag is in the red cupboard in the kitchen, next to the bowls. Please don't forget to change the water, too. Every two days, it's important to change the sand in the cat's litter, there's a shovel, some old newspapers and latex gloves you can use.
I have a lot of plants on my balcony and in the living room. Please could you water them? The inside plants need to be watered only once, but the outside plants need more water, so it depends on the weather, if it is too hot it's better to water them once a day.
I don't think I will receive mails, but if you can check my mail box I'd feel better. If you have problems, don't hesitate to phone me on my mobile.
I promise I will bring you a wonderful souvenir from Greece.
Thank you very much.
Emiliana

P.s: don't work too much!

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There are three sections in the reading test .
There are multiple choice, matching exercises and short answers (40 questions).
It takes 60 minutes.
Topics: from newspapers, books, magazines.
The Academic reading test the topic is about general interest.

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I did the reading tests in Cambridge certifications. I help my students to prepare the Secondary School final examination at the end of the third year of Middle school. It is a Reading Comprehension test, they have to answer 15 questions. They are open answers. I teach them strategies and give them tips to pass the written exam.

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Read a lot
Enjoy reading
Practice

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Long texts, formal structures and languages for special purposes

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I think the text is well written with good vocabulary and a good use of structures, some grammar mistakes.

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There isn't the four-paragraghs structure but I think the writer gives his/her idea about job satisfaction, describing what he/she would like to feel or do to get it . I agree with his/her ideas. I liked the essay!

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To make a good writing exam I think you have to know well grammar and vocabulary so it is important to read in English and study English grammar. Then you have to practise writing by following tips and try to think directly in English not in your own language. You have to be ready to use your knowledge on different topics and fantasy too.