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English Conversation – Superstitions
This is the preparation material for an English conversation lesson about superstitions. Superstitions are irrational or unscientific beliefs about things that happen in daily life. They cause us to act in strange ways or believe in unusual things. They have existed for thousands of years and even though many superstitions might seem silly to us today, they continue to influence our behaviour. Superstitions vary from country to country and are usually related to things that are thought to bring us either good luck or bad luck.
English Conversation – Body Language
This is the preparation material for an English conversation lesson about Body Language. Body language is a form of non-verbal communication used between animals and humans and consists of postures, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Body language can tell us about the attitude or state of mind of a person. For example, it may indicate anger, depression, pleasure, confidence or nervousness. Learning about body language is helpful in relationships, business, in family settings and parenting. Although it is non-verbal, it can reveal a lot about your feelings and meaning to others and also how other others reveal their feelings toward you. read more
English Conversation – Dreams
This is the preparation material for an English conversation lesson about dreams. Dreams are images, thoughts, sounds and voices, experienced when we sleep. They may include people you know, people you've never met, places you've been, and places you've never even heard of. Sometimes they're as simple as recalling events that happened earlier in the day. At other times they can be strange and mysterious. Some people believe that dreams give us special messages, others believe they reveal our fears and worries. Most scientists believe that dreams are a way for our brains to consolidate all the information we accumulate in our day-to-day lives. read more
Business English – Ambition
This is the preparation material for a Business English topic about Ambition. Ambition is a desire for personal or professional achievement, usually requiring determination and hard work to achieve success. For some people, ambition gives them a purpose or a goal to strive for. Many people think that a life without ambition is an empty life, while others think that inner happiness can be found without an ambition to achieve a high level career or a high paying job. Ambition is not just a desire to achieve, but it also involves the action or method of getting to that desire.
English Conversation – Sleep
This is the preparation material for an English conversation lesson about sleep. When we sleep well, we wake up feeling refreshed and ready for our daily activities. Sleep affects how we look, feel and perform on a daily basis. Most people like to get about 8 hours of sleep a night but for some people this is not so easy! Some people have insomnia and are unable to sleep even if they are very tired. Other people work or party too hard and so they do not give themselves proper rest. For every person and animal, sleep has a major impact on our overall quality of life.
Business English – Innovation
This is the preparation material for a Business English Conversation topic about Innovation. Innovation is the development and implementation of ideas that lead to more value for whatever business you are in. This is accomplished through more effective products, processes, services, or technologies. Innovation is different from invention in that innovation refers to the use of a better idea or method, whereas invention refers more directly to the creation of the idea or method itself.
How to Calculate your IELTS Band Score
In the IELTS exam, you receive a score, which is called a ‘band’, for each section of the exam – listening, reading, writing and speaking. You also receive an overall band score, which is the average score of the four sections. The band system is on a scale from 1 to 9, with each band corresponding to a level of English competence. Band 1 indicates that you have virtually no English at all, while band 9 is considered to be a high level of proficiency. It is also possible to get a half score, for example, 7.5.
15 Ways to Prepare for the IELTS exam
1. Download a copy of the Official IELTS Information for Candidates booklet so you know exactly what the test involves.
2. Get familiar with the test format. You can download sample questions from the IELTS site here.
3. IELTS has official practice materials to help you understand the format of the test and the types of questions. There are two volumes of Practice Materials.