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Some tips for GREAT professional writing :)
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AIST ENGLISH X-PRESS 2: PROFESSIONAL WRITING Great Professional Writing isn't a matter of good luck! Professional Writers understand how language works, and -- in particular -- the principles of rhetori...
Good morning everyone. If someone has a sample piece of writing you would like us to workshop, please send to me:
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16/04/2020
...and the difference between to, two and too https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgpS-OCEA8g
AIST CHANTREA2: to too & two In this short video, our hero Chantrea discovers how to correctly use to, too or two! Another learning success story for the Australian Institute for Science...
16/04/2020
Some typical homophone errors! https://youtu.be/J-06gQnc_tA
AIST ENGLISH XPRESS1 your and you're...their and they're....a quick guide to better spelling from Dr. Matthew @ AIST Online Learning.
Here's the student's final revised draft...please comment on the pluses as well as the minuses of her Academic Essay Task 2!
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The development of this world is constantly changing lives in different aspects.Change is mostly driven by economic factors and technologies:ineed, change is seemingly inevitable and in most cases it is not a personal option.We need to constantly adapt ourselves to keep pace with it.
Some people who refuse to change may propose that changing is detrimental to their sense of security. It is known to all that people are more likely to feel at ease with the things and people they are familiar with. If there is a change, some challenges will follow unaviodablely. For example, moving to a new workplace may involve the risks of disputes with new colleagues and pressure from unfamiliar assignments, which can cause the feeling of stress and lack of support. In the long run,the sense of security will finally be damaged in a group and in this regard change is not always advantageous or beneficial.
On the other hand, for many, change can also be considered as highly beneficial. They claim that change can boost the life of efficiency and creativity. The rapid development of technology brings a great number of innovative products: ranging from airplanes to mobile phones. Such products allow people to spend less time on the travelling or communication and therefore improves the efficiency of their lives. Moreover,as change happens and is embraced by “change agents”,people are more likely to be exposed to different sets of information. They will learn to approach tasks from different perspectives and their creative thinking will be developed.
Whether change is always a good thing depends on the age group, I believe.Young people tend to have faster learning abilities which makes it easier for them to adapt to change.Understandably, many elderly people have slower learning abilities and it can be argued this age group can gain less benefits from the many and varied changes that are occuring at an ever increasing pace in today’s world.
13/04/2020
MPiscioneri Sample Teaching A short example of a recorded session on punctuation for online teaching: Dr. Matthew Piscioneri
13/04/2020
MPiscioneri Online Teaching Sample 2 Online webinar for a tutorial in English for Academic Purposes (2017).
Who would like to link these sentences together as the Introduction of a Task 2 Academic Essay? Please post your version as a comment :)
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
1. The development of this world is constantly changing our lives in different aspects.
2. It is driven by economy and technology.
3. Change is inevitable.
4. It is not a personal option.
5. We need to constantly adapt ourselves to keep pace with it.
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Speaking Test Tips: one of the more difficult areas of IELTS to prepare for....but, again, an area where practice and preparation can help make a difference on the day.
1. Try not to go into "acting" mode on the day...being natural is best! It's also not a "popularity" contest...just be yourself :).
2. What will impress? Fluency and grammatical accuracy, good vocabulary AND an interesting range of ideas (especially in Part 3).
3. If you do have a specific area of expertise (as a result of recent/current study or work for example), then why not try to lead the conversation towards this area if possible? You may find the examiner takes up the lead in a follow up question allowing you more of an opportunity to display a higher level of knowledge + vocabulary.
4. In Part 2 (speaking to the topic), my advice here is to NOT refer/look at the card or your notes continuously. It is VERY difficult to READ, THINK and SPEAK at the same time. So, after completing an idea look again if you require guidance on what next to discuss.
5. One, two....STOP!!! One of the big mistakes IELTS students make in their speaking is to try and give AS MANY ideas/points in a reply and they go on and...and...and.... until often they get confused or offer another point (....+ and....) which they can't complete. I think THREE points/parts to any question posed by the examiner is more than enough.
Sentence variation for IELTS essays: see further
http://www.internationaleap.org/blog.php
Sentence variation for your IELTS Task 2
Sometimes students focus TOO MUCH on learning a range of “killer” phrases and flowery words (writing to impress!). I think overly emphasizing weird and wonderful vocabulary is a little misplaced and it’s why we end up with slightly STRANGE phrases such as, “xyz reaps numerous bounties…”. A native-speaker might instead say: “xyz…is very beneficial…”; “xyz…is clearly advantageous….”. YES, have 5-10 rehearsed high level terms and some good phrases, but double check with a native speaker and/or tutor as to the ‘naturalness’ of your favourite phrases.
I would rather you rehearse a set of sentence patterns, which become almost automatic....
http://www.internationaleap.org/blog.php
Sometimes students focus TOO MUCH on learning a range of “killer” phrases and flowery words (writing to impress!). I think overly emphasizing weird and wonderful vocabulary is a little misplaced and it’s why we end up with slightly STRANGE phrases such as, “xyz reaps numerous bounties…”. A native-speaker might instead say: “xyz…is very beneficial…”; “xyz…is clearly advantageous….”. YES, have 5-10 rehearsed high level terms and some good phrases, but double check with a native speaker and/or tutor as to the ‘naturalness’ of your favourite phrases.
I would rather you rehearse a set of sentence patterns, which become almost automatic
TIPS, TRICKS & TECHNIQUES I have been enjoying assisting IELTS students on the following forum with their writing: http://www.ieltsnetwork.com/index.php
18/05/2015
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14/05/2015
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Please keep in mind the second program of our FREE IELTS seminars commences on Friday 15th (GMT +10) 11 am - 1 pm. It's still not too late to register:
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the topics are,
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2. Writing Letters for General IELTS Module
you'll need a reasonably good internet connection and just follow the links in the email confirming your registration :)
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14/05/2015
Dear All, just uploaded what I think is a useful pronunciation exercise for your Speaking Test Preparation: The Rainbow Passage
http://www.internationaleap.org/materials.php
The Rainbow Passage contains ALL of the sounds English uses (consonants/vowels/dipthongs, blended consonants); you name it, apparently it is there! I have uploaded a .pdf of the text an audio of me reading the text as a guide. My advice is to print off the text and then practise repeating after my vox guide, a phrase or two at the time!
Once you have mastered it, why not then upload an mp3 of your efforts so that we can have several different pronunciation models :)
07/05/2015
I have been enjoying assisting IELTS students on the following forum with their writing: http://www.ieltsnetwork.com/index.php
It's a great resource and well managed. I have actually learned a great deal also and below I offer a quick summary of some of the standout issues/problems I see in this current 'batch' of students' writing:
1. Common (as in poor quality) word choices (eg. people, like, nowadays, mention, some, a lot of). It is meant to be ACADEMIC writing! Try, wherever possible, to adopt a more formal tone.
2. LONG sentences, especially LONG topic or first sentences: BAD MOVE.
3. Vagueness: if you have two or three reasons to support your argument then LIST THEM IN YOUR INTRODUCTION.
4. Missing articles and plurals.
5. 'TOTALLY/COMPLETELY agree or disagree'...why so strong? Most (all?) good academic writing actually adopts quite a hedged/conditional tone that is understated rather than so POLEMICAL. It's OK to strongly agree or disagree :).
6. We all have our favourite idioms that we 'trot out' (that's one of mine...) every time we write an essay.....sorry, it can be inappropriate in academic writing and/or formulaic....in other words, it looks like a rehearsed effect and undermines the credibility of your writing in my opinion. So, overall, keep your idioms for the Speaking Test.
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IELTS Writing Strategies.....“Success is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration”. I am a firm believer in the value of HARDWORK…so,
Yes, once you receive a revised essay from your “coach”, then rewrite and make sure of the initial revisions (this way you will absorb the revisions); next, rewrite (again making sure of the technical revisions) but improving the content now…here’s what I ask my students to do in such a scenario:
1. Identify the 10 or so well established ‘hot topics’ for writing (I think we all know them…)
2. Locate good sample topics for these essays tasks.
3. NOT under test conditions, write up essays for these 10 topics.. take your time…even do a little research.
4. Submit your essays for expert revision from your “coach”.
5. On the basis of this expert revision, rewrite the essay and submit again for revision…IN OTHER WORDS, get these 10 model essays as perfect as possible
6. NOW, on the basis of all this HARDWORK, you are ready to start writing practice essays under test conditions (eg. 40 mins).
The model I continually use for my students is this,
YOU are similar to an elite athlete in training for competition AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL (a swimmer or 100 m track runner etc etc). Does any athlete in preparation start his/her preparation by trying to run or swim as fast as possible (i.e: under competition conditions)?
NO. Of course not. They build up their skills and knowledge and their resilience until in the final phase before the competition they let loose and see just how good they are….
Finally, the other technique I urge my students to adopt (because I see myself more as a COACH than anything else…) is the COPY technique.
If a student has a number of basic grammatical problems in his/her writing, I advise they select paragraphs from the Reading Test (or from excellent IELTS essay samples) and they COPY (by hand) these paragraphs…at least 2 a day of about 150-200 words each. Again, this is BASIC training. One of my most pleasing IELTS successes was a young Chinese guy who was stuck on 6.5 for Writing and needed a 7 to get into University. After a week of the COPY practice, HE DID IT.
How does it work? Well, think of learning a musical instrument and practising your scales…over and over again. the COPY texts need to be appropriate (NOT newspaper articles) that’s why I suggest the readings from the practice IELTS exam itself….every day, COPY at least 2 paragraphs from these texts (more if possible)…after about 2 weeks certain aspects of your writing (eg: articles and preposition collocation will have started to become almost AUTOMATIC!).
One of the next major problems students face in their writing is being SPECIFIC. They announce their argument is supported by some or a number of or several reasons, but they don't specify what those reasons are in the Introduction:
"Although increasing numbers of people will use the internet to source their information, the use of hardcopy books will not altogether disappear in the future. The reasons for this are various: books are durable; as well, many people prefer reading off screen and many older, specialist books are not yet available online...."
The other BIG advantage of listing the reasons for your thesis/opinion in the Introduction is that the list provides great structure for the essay. Obviously, the first reason becomes the topic sentence of your first Body Paragraph:
"Hard copy books tend to be both durable and portable. Many travellers, for example, continue to prefer books to read on long journeys as they may not have easy access to the internet. Also, travellers face difficulties in constantly recharging electronic/digital devices. While e-books and Kindle devices are increasingly popular, many commuters and international travellers can still be seen reading a favourite title. I believe this trend will continue for some time yet. Moreover, the challenges posed by excessive onscreen reading also supports the argument that books will not become entirely obsolete in the future."
[Now, this is being written first thing in the morning and so I am not claiming it to be worth much more than a 7-8, but try and identify and absorb some of the noteworthy characteristics of the writing]
"Nowadays for many people the Internet is replacing regular books. What do you think will happen in the future and what is your opinion about this trend?"
Here's a typical Task 2 topic.....how to best go about writing the introduction? For a start, do not commence with one of those very cliched openers, such as 'nowadays', 'in today's society', 'People...'.
Right from the very start introduce worthwhile content...something with substance. A very effective technique to ensure you don't start with waffle is to start with your thesis statement!!!! Yes, a little unconventional I admit, but in my experience, when I read an IELTS essay that starts so positively I immediately am in a good/positive mindset about the student's potential as I have just read 10 poor essays and the argumentative tone here catches my attention:
"In this essay I argue that....."
"This essay presents the argument/opinion that...."
"I argue that......"
Next step, next....
COMMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As a very GOOD general rule, every time you commence a sentence with ANYTHING other than the subject of the main clause, this introductory element (adverb, transition, phrase, subordinate clause) MUST be separated from what follows with a COMMA :) In your essay [comma!!!!], there are several instances where you omit this important comma.
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18/04/2015
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IELTS LISTENING TO SUCCESS 3 A 12 minute27 second Movenote presentation.
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