IELTS Speaking Exam Tutorial - Part 2 of the IELTS Exam (Leisure Time)

IELTS Listening Practice: Work and the Over 50s

IELTS Speaking Tips Part One

Reading workout!

The following website will helps us as readers to become accomplished speed readers(for free).

As the website describe the benefits of it main fast reading tool : Eyercize

• ease your workload
• reduce eyestrain
• improve your job skills
• get better grades
• improve your material retention

Try it for your self with a sample text here at a rate of 295wpm.

Of course you can customize the text(Click New) and adjust to reading speed for you level(See the panel on the right) .

Eyercize

Moujib

IELTS Listening Practice: Nightmare of Work ( this one is really good ...)

IELTS reading - understanding unknown vocabulary

5 Ways to Become a Better Listener

8 score on IELTS writing task

Posted On Wednesday, 14. March 2012

I received an encouraging email this past week from an IELTS test taker who managed to score 8 in his writing. 

So in this model essay I’m highlighting the portions that help link the composition’s parts at the sentence, paragraph and essay level and hope you take note.  Please notice how cohesive devices can be found in all sentences following our opening background sentence.  Thus, every sentence in the essay links in some manner to information presented before it.

The following essay question was seen in early 2012 in Guang Zhou, China.

Some people like to go to a live sporting event, while others prefer to stay at home and watch it on television.  Which do you prefer?  Discuss both views using personal examples.

The manner in which people consume professional sports varies greatly from one person to another.  For some, the true excitement of the game can only be properly experienced in person.  Others contest that there are too many hassles that come along with attending live sporting events and would rather consume professional sports in the comfort of their own home.  The benefits of both positions will be analyzed before a preference is shared.

Firstly, many prefer to attend athletic events in person to allow themselves to participate in the spectacle.  For example, while visiting England, it became apparent to me that English sporting spectators take pride in participating as much as they can in professional football.  Those unable to get tickets to games watch them in public places, such as at a pub.  Thus to many, watching sports is a very social pastime and best experienced at the place where the match is unfolding .

However, the above view is not universally true.  Many people counter that the most rewarding way to consume professional sports is to do so from the comfort of one’s own home.  For instance, it is much more common for North American baseball fans to tune in to games via radio or television than to attend these events in person.  For most of these people, the hassle and daunting price of tickets is enough to put them off attending entirely.  From this point of view, the merits of watching professional sporting competitions from one’s own home can be seen.

Although both sides of this discussion contain indisputable virtues, it is felt that tuning in to sporting events from home is a much more convenient way to experience a professional game. That said, it is assumed that personal preference will always rule when it comes to deciding in what manner one should digest sports.

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IATEFL Glasgow 2012:Nik Peachey

An interview with Nik Peachey:Nik talked about a new online tech tool and also about the implementing of technological change in the classroom.Nik mentioned the web site Scoopit ,in which an online web magazine can be created by collecting articles on a particular topic.He said it was a good way to circulate information on interesting articles.
On the issue of technology in the last ten years,he basically said that there hadn't really been that much progress in how schools use technology,even though many schools have IWBs,modern technology isn't being used to its fullest potential.He said schools should have open access to WI-FI and broadband,then the students,without having to log in,would be able to find  materials to help them with their learning.

IATEFL Glasgow 2012:Russel Stannard

In an interview with Russel Stannard talked about the 'connected classroom' in which the activities in the classroom are linked to homework activities especially in the area of learner autonomy.Russel mentioned the use of the web site 'Vocaroo' for recording speaking activities and also the setting up of an e-Portfolio containing 3 to 4 of the student's Vocaroo recordings which could be used for assessment either via peer assessment or by the teacher,the student choosing one of their recordings to be assessed.Russel said it was important to prepare the students in the classroom for the 'Vocaroo' speaking task help the student do the homework task more successfully.
I've recently got my IELTS students to do a couple of Vocaroo recordings and quite a few of them have enjoyed doing the activity.

IATEFL Glasgow 2012: Jamie Keddie

In an interview with James Keddie talked about making the most of material and in particular visual materials.Jamie gave an example with the video which follows a rugby team on a tour around the world and the key point of courage isn't reached until the end where the rugby players are seen in wheelchairs and the impact of such  visual material can be exploited in many ways which can be engaging,thought provoking and memorable.

IATEFL Glasgow 2012:Jill Hadfield

In an interview with Jill Hadfield,she talked about a new series of books to bridge the gap between researchers and classroom practioners and mentioned an interesting new theory,where the students could use 'guided visualisation' to help them with learning English,basically the students imagine themselves in a future situation speaking the language.

20th of March 1956

In 1869, Tunisia declared itself bankrupt and an international financial commission took control over its economy. In 1881, using the pretext of a Tunisian incursion into Algeria, the French invaded with an army of about 36,000 and forced the Bey to agree to the terms of the 1881 Treaty of Bardo (Al Qasr as Sa'id).With this treaty, Tunisia was officially made a French protectorate .

Tunisia achieved independence from France in 1956 led by Habib Bourguiba, who later became the first Tunisian President.
Long life to Tunisia and friends of Tunisia
Moujib

Super cute ! Must see

2 years old Makena sings very famous Adel's song: Someone Like You
A must see and share!

Moujib

Muamba 'showing signs of improvement'

Footballer Fabrice Muamba is "showing signs of improvement", a joint statement from Barts and The London NHS Trust and Bolton Wanderers Football Club has said.

The BBC's James Pearce reports from the London Chest Hospital, where the player is being treated.

Watch the BBC's full video report here  

Moujib

Happy Mother's Day

For all moms around the world : Happy Mother's Day

Moms are always there for you.
Moms shape lives and inspire dreams.
Moms are the heart of the family.
Moms grow love better than anyone! 

I love you mom,je t'aime maman,Ti amo mamma,Te quiero mamá,Is breá liom tú mam,Я люблю тебя мама,Ich liebe dich Mama,我爱你，妈妈,私はお母さんを愛して,أحبك يا أمي

Moujib 

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

discover more about Ireland

Teaching English Radio on RTCI 'Teaching New Language'

This month the British Council's Teaching English Radio series again reached more new listeners in Tunisia as the third programme was broadcasted on the 'The English Programme 'on RCTI.

Apart from the well-known presenter Hayet Toukabri there was a studio audience,which included local Tunisian teachers/trainers and special guest Kiros Langston,Teacher Trainer at British Council Tunis.
This month's theme of discussion on the English programme was 'Teaching New Language' which produced interesting suggestions and a lively debate on inductive versus deductive learning.
The way that the teachers taught new items of language depended on the educational background of the teacher and the students they taught: the Primary teacher said she used realia,pictures and bright colours to get the students involved;whilst the other teachers in the studio audience liked using stories or songs and videos.Mohamed,one of the winners to the call-in quiz,said he used to be a teacher and that he preferred the communicative method of  teaching new language allowing the students to discover the language.

Hayet,the radio presenter,and the studio audience preparing before going live!
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Tune in on Friday the 20th April (2.00-3.00pm) for the next programme of  Teaching English Radio to hear a discussion on ''Teaching Reading'' plus more chances to improve your listening skills and win some great prizes!

Living in a city (Home Work Task)

Date: 15/03/12

Class: IELTS 2

Word counting: 312 words

Author: Moujib Bouchneb

Birds of a feather flock together, very famous quote and obviously the best one to describe what’s happing in major cities around the world. More then 400 metropolis are spread around the world with more then 1/4 of the world’s population .In UK there is up to 244 hab/km² . The world's demography is literally melting into a high density urban scheme .
[Email me for the rest :)]

Interactions Questionnaire

Interactions

Venus and Jupiter!

travel broadens the mind!

Walking in the Sky!

walk in the sky

have a look at the technology of travel

Its Reham!

I'm 20 years and I'm from Yemen. I love music, watching movies and love hanging out.  I love playing basketball, i was the captain back in high school team and I really miss playing it. Meeting people, going to new places, sharing culture and ideas is the most thing i love to do, that's why i love travelling.  Taking this course for practicing my English and getting me prepared to my ILETS exam.
Nice to meet you all

Don't be slow with your work!

Don't be too slow like the turtle in doing your homework!
Well done to those of you who have done your introductions either on my blog or Vocaroo(or similar) or both!

International Women's Day

click here for more information on International Women's Day
click here for slide show of some pictures for IWD

Happy 8th of March Ladies !

"Oh wait Moujib what are you talking about, 8^th of March is a usual day !?" This was the reaction of my both male and female friends and co-workers on the 8th of March!

Just for the record 8^th of March is the International women’s day.

I don’t believe that we need (Yes men listen up please!) a special day to show women that we do care about them , that we respect them , that we can be true gentlemen and that we aren’t smelly !

Women are one half of the society and women also bring the other half. I wish that someday men could recognize the true value of the weak sex .

I know some of you girls dislike this expression: "weak"; I don’t use it to underestimate the woman’s value but I think that this weakness is one of the most powerful women features. 

The woman is soft, more sensitive, more caring, the cradle of life and an endless source of tenderness. I don’t understand why a woman should be "strong" like a man when she's able to give what a man can never be able to provide. Women’s strength is located underneath this soft layer of feminism.

Studies showed that women are naturally efficient in human resources roles, nursing and medical cares, decoration and artistic fields and many more fields.

"Nature created us equal" no we are not created equal , or that "men are from Mars and women are from Venus" it’s not true ,from my point of view we are complimentary , like two pieces of puzzle : different and unique but together serving a higher goal . Nature created us different to fulfil our goals in life, it takes two for a tango!

Women and female icons symbolized for ages: Fertility, beauty, generosity, sensuality. I’m against the use of women as a market symbol or a sex object. Women themselves need to rise up against any kind of abuse or malicious use of their image.

In the end I would love to dedicate every happy memory and achievement of mine to a great woman in my life: My mom; and every mom should deserve the same ;These women are the only human doing miracles with befitting humility every day ! The miracle of life.

For any men reading this article, please take the time to cherish your special one, independently of the date, we don’t need a calendar to remind us, it does take a word, a small sweet gesture from the heart (or a rocky diamond!) to make the woman’s heart full of warmth and be sure that she will gives you back more that you ever expect.

Happy every day girls , you are the sugar coating of our lives.

Moujib, a man .

I would love to hear from you dear readers , please don’t hesitate to post your comments on the section below or send me an email at : moujib85(at)gmail .com (please replace the (at) with a @ it’s for security reason )

Lisa

Hi!
My name is Lisa, I am half Italian and half Austrian; currently I teach Philosophy and Linguistics at the ISLG in Gabès and I have been living in Tunisia since 2008.
When was living in Rome I used to play the violin in an orchestra, which I miss very much: I try to exercise on my own, but it's not the same.
I love animals very much, and I love learning (much more than teaching, I must admit).
See you in class,
Lisa

Hi from Fabrizio

Hi everybody!
I'm Fabrizio, the Italian guy. I'm professor of Italian in Gabès, I have been working in Tunisia for two years. I love living and working abroad, because this gives me the opportunity to know different cultures and languages. I'm vegetarian, I love sports, new age music and learning new things.
See you soon,
Fabrizio 

This is me !

Hello everybody!

I'm jihéne a 24 years old Tunisian girl. Last month, I got my degree in chemistry engineering and currently i 'm doing my master in analytic chemistry. I'm interested in higher education’s that’s why I hope finish my studies and do my thesis on the same domain.

I prefer doing my thesis in France because it's a country in which the domain of research is very developed and the laboratories are well equipped.

Studying in British council is a good opportunity for me not only to prepare for the IELTS but also to improve my English, practice it and know nice people.

See you soon.

swimming alone

             
Where are the other postings?!     Come on everyone!                     
  
Patric

doing my homework as a good student

Hello everybody,
I am Chiraz the oldest student in the IELTS 2 that is why i have some problems to understand lessons easier i think it is because of my old neurons. ok let's be serious now ...i'm 49 years old, working in a bank and i really love english as a language first but actually i'm attending this course to enhance my vocabulary and to make it easier if will have any other opportunities to do something else elsewhere. Well, other than that (i used google translator for this word) i like painting, cooking, making new friends tunisians as well as wordwild people (used the google translator too) and above all i love my daughter Yasmine. I am very talkative in real life but i can't find words right now so see you in real life we may talk easier and longer. Nice to meet you all my classmates and my teacher.
See you soon.

From Moujib

Hello every one !

I'm Moujib ,a 26-year-old Tunisian man , a student at the British council on IELTS 2 and a full time software developer ,mostly creating iphone and Android apps  .
 
I like sports , I used to do Karate for more than 5 years and now I do heavy weight lifting .

I enjoy travelling and I've had the chance to visit France , UK , Italy and Switzerland,I've enclosed with this post a picture of me taken in front of the very famous Flowerclock in the "Jardin Anglais" which is an urban park in Geneva .

Studying for the IELTS is a great opportunity to improve my English but also to meet wonderful classmates (Hi IELTSians!) and a great teacher (Hello Patric, nice blog ! Keep it up !).

Independently of the result (IELTS score band) , this human adventure is worthwhile and precious to me .
The most important thing is the journey , not the destination.

Good luck to everybody .

Moujib

IELTS Weekend Task

Hello everybody!

This is your weekend task:
write a short introduction about yourself and also do a Vocaroo recording of you introducing yourself and giving the reasons why you're doing this IELTS course.
click the Vocaroo link:

Voice Recorder >>

Thank you!