Part 2: other consonants Last time, we looked at five consonant sounds (/w/, /ð/, /θ/ , /h/, /r/ ) that are especially problematic for typical Russian speakers. In this part, we will look at other consonants and and consonant features that can be a problem of lesser seriousness. Next time, we will cover vowels. […]

For many people, the Listening Section of the IELTS test is the scariest. In reading and writing, a student can go back and check his answers. He can reread the passage or erase his awkward sentences. In contrast, a student can only listen to the audio once. No replays. No rewinds. Once and it’s over. […]

In the business world, customer service trainers often talk about criticism sandwiches. If you have something negative to say to an employee, you surround it with two compliments. The criticism is like the meat of the sandwich, and the compliments are like the bread. Here’s an example:   “I’m really happy with your organizational skills. […]

The IELTS test is tricky. Even students with near-perfect English can succumb to a few misleadingly worded questions. Thankfully, the test uses the same tricks over and over again, so with a little prep, anyone can recognize these tricks and improve their scores. One such trick happens several times in the Listening Section. When I […]

Вы, наверное, заметили, что с приближением даты сдачи IELTS вопрос «Как не разволноваться и сдать экзамен успешно?» становится все более актуальным. Команда специалистов образовательного центра StudyRoom в г. Алматы подготовила для вас важные советы, которые помогут во время теста. Избавьтесь от своих страхов, работайте над собой и своей уверенностью: звучит банально, но это одна из […]