Monday, April 22, 2013

IELTS Writing Task 1

The graph below compares the number of visits to two new music sites on the web.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.


You should write at least 150 words.


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByEL7jYlgb9vamdVSXBNRndka3M/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Presentation Topics!


Dear All, 
Please find below the 3 Topic options for your presentations. They are due to Saturday, 27 April, 2013. You have almost 2 weeks for the preparation. Ask me if you have any questions.

Advanced C1-2
Presentation Topics
1. “History Goes to the Movies”
Ss make presentations about the famous film slips. Focus on what they are, how they were made, what consequences they had. This can be done in three ways: A report supported by visuals (posters, photos, etc.), a Power Point Presentation with interactive slides and material, or a Video project in which you either design an interview or video-edit slides/pictures/videos. The video should not be more than 2-3 minutes, whereas 5 minutes should be allocated for a report or a Power Point presentation.


2. “Can’t live without it”
Ss make presentations about the objects/things they cannot live without. Focus on what the object/thing is, brief history of how this object/thing was invented, any moderation they would like to make to this object/thing. This can be done in three ways: A report supported by visuals (posters, photos, etc.), a Power Point Presentation with interactive slides and material, or a Video project in which you either design an interview or video-edit slides/pictures/videos. The video should not be more than 2-3 minutes, whereas 5 minutes should be allocated for a report or a Power Point presentation.


3. “Trick or Treatment?”
Ss make presentations on the healthcare system in Georgia. They may also focus on various alternative medicines practised in Georgia. Ss may also focus on what is being done/has been done for physically disabled people, for their integration into the society in Georgia. This can be done in three ways: A report supported by visuals (posters, photos, etc.), a Power Point Presentation with interactive slides and material, or a Video project in which you either design an interview or video-edit slides/pictures/videos. The video should not be more than 2-3 minutes, whereas 5 minutes should be allocated for a report or a Power Point presentation.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

IELTS Speaking: Making a Response in Part 3

1. What do you participate in in the 3rd part? 2. What is tested in part 3 of the speaking exam? 3. What is used to assess communication skills? 4. How questions are designed? 5. What are the steps of a response to a question in part 3? 6. What are the skills for responding to a question?

IELTS Speking: Fluency

Answer these questions as you watch the video: 1. What is fluency? 2. What are the aspects of fluency? 3. What do you need to use to allow yourself time to think of what you’re going to say? 4. What do you need to use to give continuity to what you are saying? 5. What will help you maintain fluency? 6. How can you improve your fluency? 7. What is said about the pace of your speaking?