Decide on what you would like to practise and use your book / CD-ROM
Remember to do diagnostic tests
Recap formal writing for IELTS essay
more lesson
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Stylistic:
informal language: kids, stuff
contracted forms: don’t – do not
‘you’-constructions:
If you make something illegal -> If something is made illegal
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Spelling
to / too: it will be too late - others may be hurt too
go to the cinema - to be clear
of / off: switch something off – fall off
of course – plenty of time
there / their: there is much violence there (location)
they mind their own business (possessive)
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Grammar
verb tenses (e.g. present simple vs. continuous),
word order,
incorrect references:
these treatments lets – > these treatments let
fireworks has its problems -> fireworks have their problems
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Linking words:
But, And, So, Because
Don’t use these at the start of your sentences. Instead use cohesive devices from your reader: However, Moreover, Therefore, At last, -> Finally, At first, -> First of all, / Firstly, / In the first place,
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Punctuation
Please remember to start your sentences with a capital letter and end them with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
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Erasmus College Zoetermeer
Van Doornenplantsoen 31, Zoetermeer
3 buildings: you need to go to the orange-brown one
079 - 331 9204
Please wait at reception where you will be welcomed by the school's IELTS co-ordinator
In case of emergency, contact me
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Timetable Thursday 8 February
12:30 - 13:00
- break
13:00-16:00
- speaking tests
8:45-12:30
- tests: listening / reading / writing
8:15 - 8:45
- registration / mug shots
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Please remember
to bring
your valid ID used for registration,
a transparant water bottle
plenty to eat
warm + comfi clothes
games etc. to keep you entertained while waiting for your speaking test
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Please remember
Be on time (2x)
Speak English to each other before the test(s) -> all day!
