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British English Pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test – consonants part 2.
Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by Alanna.
This is my second post on the production of consonant sounds to help with your pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test.
Before watching the next two videos , please refer to Pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test – consonants part 1.
Don’t forget to also watch my videos on the production of vowel and diphthong [...]
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British English Pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test – consonants part 1.
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by Alanna.
So far in my series of posts on pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test, I have looked at vowel and diphthong sounds.
In the next two posts, I’d like to look at the pronunciation of consonant sounds.
Before you watch the following video, here are some notes on the production of consonants.
There are various factors to consider [...]
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Best IELTS sample topics for Speaking Test Part 1.
Posted on 17. Sep, 2010 by Alanna.
I’ve had so many visitors asking me for a list of the best IELTS sample topics for Part 1 of the Speaking Test that I’ve put together a list of sample questions based on topics that students have told me they were asked to discuss.
You should use these sample questions together with a study partner to [...]
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British English Pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test – diphthongs.
Posted on 09. Sep, 2010 by Alanna.
In my post British English Pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test – vowel sounds ,I discussed what the examiner looks for in the IELTS Speaking Test, as regards pronunciation:
• the use of a range of pronunciation features, used correctly
• consistency in these features being used correctly
• how effortlessly a candidate can be understood.
And also what is meant by [...]
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British English Pronunciation for the IELTS Speaking Test – vowel sounds.
Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by Alanna.
A question I have heard many times from students is ‘What is the best IELTS pronunciation – American or British?’ The truth is that it doesn’t matter; American English and British English in terms of pronunciation are only a question of accent. Good pronunciation is not really a question of accent.
I have had a [...]
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Best IELTS preparation – The IELTS Speaking Test.
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Alanna.
It’s important to remember that the questions in the IELTS Speaking test are of a general nature and do not require any specialised knowledge. You have to be ready to talk about anything and of course, you’ll be doing it in English!
The best way to start is to download my free report, Speaking Test Tips [...]
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