IELTS With James

Ontario: More than 400 students in India have been asked by Niagra College in Ontario, Canada, to retake the language test as the  college has found some inconsistencies. The doubt arose when the language proficiency of the candidates did not match the IELTS test scores submitted by them. The  College has asked 428  Indian students admitted to its January 2019 programmes to undergo a second English test. Students who do not comply with this condition will lose  their offer of admission. Students are given two test options – IELTS or PTE. IELTS is one of the English language tests used by the immigration auhtorities in Canada as  proof of an immigration or citizenship applicant’s language proficiency. The College took  this crucial decision after its faculty found some inconsistencies with the IELTS  scores of the first-year international students and their real language skills. 

IELTS Writing Task 2 General Module question on December 15, 2018 Science will soon make people live up to 100 or even 200 years. Some believe this is a positive trend while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Vocabulary Span of life Life span of people Longevity Life expectancy people live longer The advantages of longevity  The economic power of older adults  people living longer can make more contributions Disadvantages of Longevity great burden to their family as well as the society the pressure to support old parents costs of medical care Alzheimer’s Disease  dementia  increase in healthcare costs  www.facebook.com/ieltsjames http://ieltsjames.blogspot.in Phone India 98091 29186

2018 December Question Describe a Song You Like the most -What the song is -where and when you first heard it -what kind of song it is -Explain why you like it Vocabulary Soft music Peppy song Upbeat music The song is from the English/Hind/Malayalam/Tamil  movie.....released in 2017... Meaningful  Soulful the lyrics were written by...... its music was composed by.... I love listening to music... Music album It topped the charts... This song became a chart-buster when I was  a teenager/ when I was in my college... It reminds me about my late teens and the beautiful relationships of that wonderful period.... Important Note: If you are going to speak about a song from your country ( non-English), you will have to explain the meaning of the lyrics/content/theme in two sentences.   Part 3  -What genre (type)of music do  you like? Other Probable  Questions -What would be life without music?  -Which is more...

Speaking  Questions on 2018 December 12  Cue card Speech Topic Describe a quiet place you like  Where is it  How did you find it  Why do you like it  What do you do there Part 3 Discussion Questions Do you think households are noisier now than before? Do you think there should be laws to control noise? Do you think people prefer having some background noise? Do you think the world would be a less noisy place in the future than now? Do you think noisy neighbours can be problematic? www.facebook.com/ieltsjames http://ieltsjames.blogspot.in Phone India 98091 29186

Ielts Cue Card Topic: a Film or TV Show That Made You Laugh IELTS question  in December 2018 Describe a film or TV show that made you laugh  You should say: what program it is how often you watch it what is it about explain what is funny about this program  Discussion Questions What makes children laugh out loudly? Do you think adults laugh  like children? Do you think people will judge your behaviour when you laugh loudly? Do you think comedy movies from your country will be popular in other countries and vice versa? Do you think people from another culture will be able to enjoy the comedy in the movie from your country? How? jamestpeter@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/ieltsjames

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions in December 2018 Do you live in a house or an apartment? Which is your favourite room? Do you have any plan to move to another house in the future? Do you Wear a watch? Do you like being on time? Is punctuality a tradition in your country? Are you always punctual or do you report late? How do you feel when someone is late? Why? Did you eat any foreign food recently? Did you eat any foreign food in your childhood? Did you like eating international food as a kid? Do you think foreign food will become more popular in your country? What type of things do people lose commonly? What are some ways in which you can find lost items? Do you work or study? Do you think your college /university is the best place to study .....(your subject) What things would you like to change about your college? What responsibilities do you have at work? Why did you choose that job? What do you like most about your job?  What was your first day l...

Here is a list of questions for you. 1. Talk about a leisure time activity that you would like to do when you are alone    Please say    – What is it?    – Why do you want to do it?    - Why do you prefer this activity? 2. Talk about something that you lost.     Please say   – What was the item?   – Where and w hen did you lose it?   – What did you do about it? 3. Describe a piece of equipment you had repaired.    You Should Say:    What is it    How did you repair it   And explain how you felt after repairing it 4. Talk about something that you borrowed    -What was it    -When did you borrow it    -Whom you borrowed it from    -Why did you borrow it    -What you did with it 5. Describe a faraway place you would like to visit     Where is it     Why do you want to visit this pla...

Get Ready for Questions on Wearable Accessories     Do you like sunglasses? Do  you wear sunglasses*?    Have you ever given sunglasses as a gift to someone? Do you like comfortable shoes or fashionable shoes? When was the last time you purchased a pair of new shoes? Old questions on shoes: What do you look for in a pair of new shoes? Do you have a pair of favourite shoes? What kind of shoes do you usually wear? Did you wear a watch when you were a child? Why some people like to wear expensive watches? Vocabulary: sunglasses and goggles differ in shapes but serve the same purpose. You can use theses words as synonyms. Sunglasses: dark glasses that you wear to protect your  eyes from bright light from the sun a pair of sunglasses Goggles: close-fitting glasses with side shields, for protecting the eyes from glare, dust, water, etc. a pair of goggles Shoes: a pair of shoes lace-ups =  shoes with laces he...

Speaking Part 1 Questions can sometimes frighten you. Do you work or study? Where do you work?  Easy questions. Then comes the third  question. Is it necessary to make friends at your workplace? This is the typical lone tusker question. It is neither a Part 1 Interview question nor a Part 3 discussion question. It scares most test takers because they do not expect it. Test takers who struggle to get a score above 6 may find this question uncomfortable. (This question appeared on the test on August 1) If you are proficient in the English language, you can give a smart answer and score 8 or 9. But if your aim is to get a 7, your answer can be simple. Yes, friends at the workplace can be helpful. Do not elaborate until your examiner asks you a follow-up question( a related question). This answer is short but it is the ideal answer for you. Your job is not to give a smart answer but to deliver a sentence without errors.

What makes a news Photographer different from other photographers? IELTS speaking Part 3 question: 2018 July 22 A Photojournalist is different from other photographers.  The main difference is that the news photographer works for the media and for this reason he has to observe media rules. His visuals must be impartial and honest, and the photo should tell a news story. His job is difficult. He has to work in adverse situations.  Sometimes, he has to face a violent mob,  or  poor weather while clicking a photo. The job of a war photographer is even more dangerous.  Above all, a  photojournalist should have an eye for  rare 'photographic opportunities' . 

Are Advertisements Essential? There is no doubt about that. They give us information about the various products and services available to us in the market. Also, there are public interest advertisements issued by the government or NGOs... to create awareness on many public issues... like epidemics, lifestyle diseases, new laws and social problems. Above all, businessmen cannot survive without advertisements Note: You do not have to give such a lengthy answer.

IELTS Speaking question: July 22, 2018 Do you think there are too many advertisements on TV? Yes, you said it right. Whenever I switch on my TV to watch my favourite programmes, I am bombarded with too many advertisements. Most of them spoil the fun... but... some of them are more  interesting than the programmes.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Question: 2018 July What are the effects of playing a musical instrument on human beings? Playing a musical instrument helps a person to concentrate more on what he does. When you play a musical instrument, you have to concentrate on pitch, rhythm and sound.  Another effect is that it disciplines an individual. Music is fun but learning to play a musical instrument is a difficult task because it reqires dedication and constant practice.

Why Do Children Want to Be Popular? (IELTS Speaking Part 3 question   2018 July 9) Children watch a lot of TV programmes and they see many young people  achieving success and fame ... Another reason is that they want to make their parents feel proud about their popularity.

IELTS has turned out to be  a nightmare for many test takers since April 2018. Please note that  my comment is based on the experiences of IELTS  candidates from India Earlier, getting a 7 in writing was an uphill task for most people. Scoring a 7 band was another problem for many test takers. The latest development is that Reading left many candidates confused in May and June, 2018. Many of the test takers feel that IELTS is   tougher than other tests. My students ask me whether it is true. Answers: 1. There is no change in the  pattern and level of  difficulty of Writing Task 1 (Academic & General). 2. Task 2 questions of the Academic test  change ( approximately) every 10 days.     Earlier,  four or five  questions were repeated for one month.     Now, Task 2 questions which  appeared on the test 2 or 3 years reappear more frequently.     Do not expect this week's questi...