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Re: Please help me !!!!! task 2 writing IELTS.....***

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:20:09 GMT

In addition to my comments above I have found a hint in the articles-section of this forum:

http://dark-rain.org/useful.expressions.for.essay.writing/index.html
(This hp provides you with some expressions you might use in your essay)

Best wishes

Moe

Re: Please help me !!!!! task 2 writing IELTS.....***

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:40:33 GMT

Dear Dung,

I took this test two months ago and as far as I can remember they change the issues to write about - so there is no need to learn the answers to your questions by heart...

To improve your writing skills you should go to the library and look up words in the dictionary which can help you to swap between the paragraphs, to build up a structrue, etc.. Such as: Firstly, by and large, on the one hand - on the the other hand, etc..
Moreover you should look up words which can help you in the writing part 1 (where you must describe charts or graphs or a progress)
When you know some of these vocabularies it is easier for you to concentrate on the theme itself.
Because you said that sometimes your knowledge is bad: All they want is to see that you can argue: Take a point of view you don't agree with when it is easier for you: It doesn't matter if you lie - they won't ask you!
Before you begin to write: Sit down and write your pros and cons in headwords on a sheet - so you cant get lost in your argumentation, take care that you follow a structure!
Furthermore they won't count every mistake you will make in the writing test but you should avoid redundant errors. Take some time at the end of the test to go through the text!
The most important hint: Practice! After a while you will get used to these -sometimes really silly - questions. Think of possible question. Perhaps you are lucky and you will be asked similar questions.

Perhaps I'm wrong but your expression "English is not good cause i am from VIETNAM" isn't an excuse: This test is only for people whose mothertongue isn't English. But take it also as a chance they all have to cope with their special false friends. In Germany we have got a saying: They all boil just with water. (I know I am unfair to say that because it was much easier for me to take that test as my first language is German and these two languages show a lot of parallels.)

Nevertheless I wish you good luck!

Moe

Re: a letter welcome to be corrected

Leolyy — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:49:55 GMT

Hi Goodman,

Thanks again. actually, this is a complaint letter I wrote for the preparation for the ielts test, just as what i did last time.

in my fist paragraph, "unsatisfactory product" is shorter and simpler, then why you made the modification? i mean it is obvious that your writing is often more developed, i mean at a level that is hard for me to reach in a short time. so do you think what i wrote is quite ok, i mean such as the tone, chinglish..

i notice you have deleted the 3rd paragraph, where i do have some unclear points, such as:

"I would like you to.." is this expression too demanding or just equal to "I hope you could.."?

"Here is my request that I hope to be reasonably considered." is this one quite ok or too wordy or something?

thanks

Chengwei Liu

Re: is this chinglish?

Goodman — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:15:02 GMT

Leolyy wrote:

hi mr Goodman,

It might be doubted that the exhibiting operations are those which cost a large amount of money. However, it is intelligible that such operations actually require financial support and human resources in quantity to generate a satisfactory effect from visual and senory aspects / a visually and sensorily satisfactory effect. People will find it more acceptable to enjoy the shows in well designed surroundings. Not only the quality of the presentation needs to be reasonably assured, the security system should also be considered. This is because most art works are from famous aritists and highly valued. Someone may suggest not to do so. Just imagine, who would stop for a look if there had not any noted works in?

above is my recent writing for ielts preparation, and the bold fonts indicate where i'm not sure of about the expression, and there maybe also have some problems elsewhere

you can have a look if you are not busy:-)

thanks

Chengwei

Hi Liu,

Now that I understand the context which looks like a proposal concerning the visual and appeal of an art exhibit, I think the wording is rather awkward and the usage of the words donât seem to fit the context. I am sorry if I am being too forward with my comment.

Anyhow, if I were to present a convincing proposal, I need to organize my thoughts in such a way that the proposal is clear as to what I try to achieve which must be supported with logic and reasons. I would write something like this.

I feel itâs unlikely that the art exhibit such as the one we are planning will consume a large budget. Nonetheless, it must be noted that in order to achieve the highest possible visual effect from the appeal standpoint, we must be given adequate human resources and financial support for such exhibit project. Visitors are more likely to have a higher appreciation and enjoyment with an art show when the exhibit is well lighted and visually well designed. Because the exhibit pieces are highly valued art work from well known artists, we must insure that the quality of presentation and security are at highest level and our staff is well prepared. We must recognize the fact that visual effects and exhibit ambiance appeal attract visitor traffic. Itâs my recommendation that they must be given utmost considerations.

Does this work for you?

Re: is this chinglish?

Leolyy — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:19:09 GMT

hi mr Goodman,

It might be doubted that the exhibiting operations are those which cost a large amount of money. However, it is intelligible that such operations actually require financial support and human resources in quantity to generate a satisfactory effect from visual and senory aspects / a visually and sensorily satisfactory effect. People will find it more acceptable to enjoy the shows in well designed surroundings. Not only the quality of the presentation needs to be reasonably assured, the security system should also be considered. This is because most art works are from famous aritists and highly valued. Someone may suggest not to do so. Just imagine, who would stop for a look if there had not any noted works in?

above is my recent writing for ielts preparation, and the bold fonts indicate where i'm not sure of about the expression, and there maybe also have some problems elsewhere

you can have a look if you are not busy:-)

thanks

Chengwei Liu

Re: How to Speak English Fluently?

Lulla — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:58:15 GMT

First of all, please allow me to introduce myself. My name's Luis, I'm 21, from SÃ£o Paulo/Brazil. I've been an English enthusiastic for years and now, I have myself a project and for this personal project, I must to speak english fluently. To prove my english skills, I'm going to take the IELTS test next year and my goal is to archive, at least, 7 in all 4 module (speaking, listening, reading and writting).

Speaking fluently. For me is an never ending road. Some people say I can speak english well, but I don't feel like I can. I'm always learning new things, new words, new idioms, new expressions so, the more I learn, the more I feel like I still have a lot to learn. I think that "to be a fluent" depends on what's it for you. My mother language is portuguese and quiet often I find myself learning more and more about this language too.

In order to increase your english skills, try music. If you're into rock n'roll, like me, you will find a lot of expressions, slangs and idioms. It's great, because idioms and slangs bring you nearer to a good communication in english. You feel like you're deeper into a certain english culture. Sometimes, listening to the british heavy metal bands I feel like I'm walking the streets of London. Crazy? Me? Nahh.

my essay tutorial

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:21:45 GMT

Dear forum visitors,

I have already posted this in some other forums but I think it is not so ugly to consider it my little contribution to your English writing community.

Seems as though most of you are bored with reading ready essay samples accompanied with help-me-correct-this appeals. You have been learning English and would rather look into the innards of essay creation process to get something useful for your own improvement. So would I.

Iâd like to present my strategy to go about essay writing. If you do not like, tell me why. If you do, I am glad to be helpful.

Well, here is the task I found in a textbook on IELTS.

Enormous effort is put into researching and marketing 'the perfect potato crisp' while research into stress at work, for example, is ignored. How important are staff working conditions? Should employers research and improve the working conditions of their staff or should they concentrate more on their product?

The question as it stands implies you should speculate about what comes first â product or workers?
So it is an opinion essay.

If you decided on an opinion essay, give it a proper structure.

1) Introduction is a must. You donât believe you could get a good grade without introduction, do you?
2) 3 paragraphs are also necessary â three is a magical number. It can do wonders to your overall band score.
3) Conclusion. You do not want to infuse your examiner with a feeling of incompleteness.

My opinions

I will try to be positive about work force. They really deserve to be cared about. I hope you feel the same. Some scholars call it brainstorming. Letâs storm our brains.

First of all, you should not wander off trying to find ideas in the darkest parts of your mind. We will get some obvious hints right from the assignment.

âEnormous effort is put into researching and marketing 'the perfect potato crisp'â¦â â Brilliant!
âresearch into stress at work, for example, is ignored â¦â â Could not be stated better!
âHow important are staff working conditions?...â â Oh! We know what you are up to. Of course they are!
âShould employers research and improve the working conditions of their staff?â Lots of thanks, youâve been most helpful providing ideas.
ââ¦ should they concentrate more on their product?...â Devious, but thank you anyway for bringing it up again.

I think they have already written the better part of the essay. We should only rephrase these expressions to avoid the offence of plagiarism.

Inquisitive minds will easily complete the list of ideas with their own suggestions. Hard thinkers like myself might as well stop brainstorming right here.

I know, I know â you are going to blame me for this, because it is not sufficient to develop 3 paragraphs.
But brainstorming never ends. I am far from assuming that you will stop thinking after 5 minutes of initial excessive brain work and will begin writing down words in mechanical way dreaming of buying a new car.
There is also vocabulary building part, and you have a clear structure of your essay.

Opinion = in support of workers

Introduction â topic and opinion in short
Paragraph 1 - staff working conditions are important
Paragraph 2 - employers should research and improve the working conditions
Paragraph 3 - concentrating more on their product is bad
Conclusion â short summary of paragraphs

Rephrasing ideas

In my opinion, it is the hardest part. It is about your vocabulary, so nothing we can do but remember some basic expressions. If you get stuck, just write down whatever comes to your mind looking at the key words of the assignment. You will sort it out later on. Some of the words you will insert into sentences, the rest will stay untouched. It surely pays off; you would not bother thinking of necessary vocabulary as you write.

Example vocabulary

Key words:

research analyze, explore, inquire, investigate, look into, study
marketing advertising, promoting, pushing products
working condition situation, state, work load
stress at work pressure, nervous tension, difficulty; hardness, strain
ignore disregard, do not take into account, close the eyes to
employers managers, bosses
staff work force, personnel, employees
concentrate on the product consider closely, direct attention, fix attention, focus, give attention

do a lot of damage to overall productivity
friendly environment

Beginning to write

Introduction.

Earlier, we agreed to fight against staff overload. Let state the problem and introduce our opinion.
(Simply speaking, letâs rewrite the assignment).

Nowadays, most businesses concerned primarily with improving and pushing products at all costs, therefore neglecting the strain this strategy puts on their personnel. I believe it is of vital importance to restrain excessive work load. I also think employers should pay more attention to organizing friendly working environment for their employees.

OK, it is sleeping timeâ¦ I am tired and will have no more of this nonsense.
If you are not satisfied call my customer service, otherwise look forward to the next part â Paragraphs.

P.S. I might be absolutely wrong. Feel free to destroy my carefully thought-out system, but donât forget to suggest something more useful instead. I will appreciate if you supply supporting ideas for the paragraphs of the essay according to my plan.

Regards,

Dmitrij.

Re: IELTS (General training)

juancho — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 13:42:36 GMT

I spent 40 minutes in this essay...i would like to know what do i have to improve to get a higher score band. What you think smilechn?? should i practice my grammar or complex expressions??. Is this essay coherent and well soported??

What do you think i have to practice in order to get a higher outcome in the test??

Thanks for your answers...