To me, out of the 4 IELTS skills, one’s score in the reading section is a strong indicator of their general level of English.

What is your current Reading score (approximately)?

I have always said the conversion table for Listening and Reading varies from one version to another. I have kind of guessed there is a possibility of a 9.0 even for 38 correct answers if the test version is unusually difficult, but this is unexpected 🫣 (36 => 9.0).

This scores breakdown belongs to one of our instructors, and I can’t even imagine how difficult the listening section must’ve been on that day, or it can simply be a typo. Maybe here they mistyped 36 instead of 39.

What do you think?

Most likely, it was just a typo. It should’ve been 39, not 36.

Comedy at its best

#Friends

Pay attention to how she says “What are you, 8?” part, and write in the comments how it sounds like.

As for the meaning, what do we usually say in Uzbek if we want to convey the same meaning?

Another IELTS instructor result at IELTS ZONE.
Guess who the score belongs to in the comments.

#Results

🚀 IELTS 8.5

🤩 WRITING 8.5

IELTS ZONE jamoasi a’zolaridan biri Asilbek Yusupovning navbatdagi natijasi.

Asilbek Yusupov ko'p marotaba IELTS 9.0 ballga yaqin kelmoqda...

🤩 Bundan keyingisi urinishida overall 9.0 ball olishini tilab qolamiz!

❕Qo’shimcha ma’lumot:
Bu ustozimiz Integro filialimizda faoliyat yuritadilar.

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By the way, the GALA training video is out! Go watch it, but it is too long, so you can pick the parts that interest you! For example, I talked about building an effective paragraph for task 2. I made my talk centered around that topic only, 100% free from personal advertisement. And I was the last one to present, so the audience was pretty exhausted from sitting there for 5-6 hours.
Anyways, enjoy the talk and let me know what you think of it.

Unfortunately, my slides do not look clear in the video for some reason, but if you like the presentation and want to access my slides, let me know in the comments under the video (on YouTube) and I will try to make it publicly accessible.

https://youtu.be/UmoyzJ57OF0?si=QQhRKS9OEQesNLet

Bri’ish accent 🇬🇧 is the best in the weeerld
#sarcasm

Join us tomorrow for a special session at IELTS ZONE (A. Temur Branch), featuring a guest speaker who prepared for his IELTS exam here at IELTS ZONE.

Having successfully completed his master's degree in Germany, he's now eager to share his inspiring journey, talking about his experiences of living and studying in Europe.

The entrance to this event is completely free of charge and open to everyone. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights and be motivated!

https://www.tg-me.com/ieltszone_uz/7082

#NewYearResolutions

They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. If you want to change your life for the better starting from 2024, today is the day to take your first step towards that change!

Dec 10 —> Dec 31

What is one change you want commit to?

Something to watch on a Sunday evening

https://youtu.be/4cjBFa6MdUQ?si=yWiQmHp5jnSjDJIV

Kitchen Utensil #Vocabulary

How many of these words do you think one needs to be familiar with to get an IELTS 9.0?

The answer is NONE

#GuessTheIdiom

Definition:

The idiom "a square peg in a round hole" describes a situation where a person or thing is in a position or environment that is unsuitable for their abilities or characteristics, leading to a mismatch or lack of fit.

Example:

Ever since he transferred to the new department, Mike has felt like a square peg in a round hole, unable to adapt to the different work culture.

🎬 "Yuqori ball oladiganlar hech qachon javobni yodlamaydi!”

@BekzodMirahmedov

#GuessTheIDIOM

Definition:

The idiom "not see the wood for the trees" refers to an inability to grasp the big picture due to overemphasis on details. It means being so involved or concerned with the specifics or intricacies that one fails to understand the overall situation or broader context.

Example sentence 1

While John was so focused on perfecting each slide of his presentation, he didn't see the wood for the trees and missed the main goal of the project.

Example sentence 2

Not seeing the wood for the trees is one of biggest mistakes some IELTS candidates make by focusing too much on minor details and ignoring the general trend.


P.S. In American English, it is more common to use forest instead of wood:

“Not see the forest for the trees”, but the meaning is the same.

#Writing #ScoreBreakDown

The easiest way to secure a writing score of band 8.5 is get straight 9s for task 2.

Personal Highest Scores

Writing 8.5 🏅🏅🏅

Writing 8.0 🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈

#BMthings

#ExamDayAdvice

IDP Uzb is said to be hosting one of the biggest exam sessions tomorrow (Dec 16) at multiple locations across Tashkent!

If you are among the candidates taking the test, it is important to double check your designated exam venue.

Above all, make sure you are well-rested for the big day!

There is no need for any last-minute cramming.

Feel free to drop your “exam day” tips in the comments below!

🎬 "Foydasiz kanallar haqida…”

@BekzodMirahmedov