Tuesday, November 13, 2007

IELTS Challenger

Dear Mr. Tony



I would like to thank you for inviting me to attend this weblog, which in my opinion will add value for me and for my colleagues. I feel that we have to give name to our study group and let me suggest "IELTS Challenger", i hope that all my colleagues in the class will agree with me about this name. Mr Tony, for the last two days since our IELTS preparation course start i figure out that IELTS need practice and practice and practice and to know how you can catch points and how you should avoid mistakes, so you don't loose points. As for now i feel comfortable with the information i got about the IELTS test mecanisem and criteria and for the next 3 weeks i will put my full attention and efforts to benefit from your experience as teacher and examiners. The only thing i had to manage , is my work timing so i can save more time to study and log to the useful website you gave us.



Thank you again Tony



Feras

3 comments:

Tony Beale said...

It's my pleasure, Feras!

Great to have you on board - the blog has a leader and someone to drive the group - excellent!

Sure, 'IELTS Challenger' sounds fine ( a bit like a Space Shuttle mission into space?). Indeed, IELTS is a challenge and one that should be taken seriously, but not at the expense of one's health, sanity, family and work commitments.

Some people thrive on meeting a challenge, while others shrink away. Already the battle lines are being drawn, this class is assuming its identity with certain distinct personalities making their presence felt!

Come on the meek, sensitive ones! Rise to this challenge and make your mark - in the class / on the blog / on your date with destiny (1 or 15 December).

Thank you for your kind words and positive attitude, Feras! Bravo, young man!

BFN

Tony

PS October students, where are you?

firas said...

Dear Feras'challenger',

All the best, luck and success in your mission. I have noticed one thing into your post. Too many "AND" words.You have to minimize that by using the right "punctuations" such as commas,brackets,...etc.

Kindly bear my comment above as it is for your sake only.

Thanks and regards

Tony Beale said...

Thanks Firas, I'm sure Feras will appreciate your advice.

So, the 'ideal' sentence is between 15 and 20 words. Your introduction for the task 2 essay should be three sentences (= 45-60? words); paragraphs two and three should be five sentences each (= 75 / 100? words) with the conclusion two sentences (= 30 / 40? words. Therefore that makes a total of 225 / 300 words, which means your essay is likely to be long enough and well-structured.

Simple, isn't it (wasn't it, Firas?)?

Tony