Ang on IELTS children

I feel that he is very educated
special
extraordinary intelligence
which is not typical for a child
Unfortunately no because majority of the parents are very busy at work. They are always bombarded with a lot of task at work just to meet the deadline. So they prioritize their work than spending great quality time with their children.
bombarded with
room
spend great quality time with
innovative
not scared about
Young people despise living with old people because they want to have freedom. They want to live on their own without others interfering about their life decision. In fact they are very adventurous and they always try new things and they love taking risks.
despise= hate, disagree somethings or someone
an exercise enthusiast
sports
can hone my skills
I  am keen on spending great quality time alone because I can do all the things that I want to do. Also I enjoyed my free time by reading books so I can really unwind by just being alone.

Ang on IELTS handwriting

more fast = more haste
majority of people
Most of the time at work place they need us to print the documents needed.
I guess  most of the people started to learn how to write from the very 1st time they enter school because writing is an essential skill for us to be educated.
writing exercises
some drills to learn how  to write
I've learned writing at school so my teacher taught me the basic knowledge on how to write and aside from that I did a lot of drills in writing in order to hone my skill.
In order for children learn how to write effectively they must try to integrate/incorporate writing in every activities they have and not just rely using devices.
Some people judge others personality based from their handwritings so we may think that people who have very excellent and presentable handwriting as a well organized  person on the other hand people with messy writing can judge as a disorganized or lazy person.

Kristi conversation work

https://engoo.com/mtrls/materials_en/material_intermediate/Intermediate_con_17_01_core.pdf

e.g.
a standard
How much overtime work is there?
He has to work 9 hours every week day.
annually

Tasha Wu on Engoo Restaurant

Thank you so much for choosing me to be your teacher today, Renata! :) I really enjoyed our lesson and I'm truly happy to have met you. Today we did IELTS Lesson Material (Part 3, Lesson 05). We learned a few new words as well, and practiced speaking. I had a wonderful time during our lesson, Renata! :))) Also, you did a very good job today! Just keep on practicing, and focus more on your fluency. :)) I'm looking forward to our future lessons. See you next time! Have a nice day!

The food is fresh, and it also tastes good.
This restaurant serves delicious spaghetti!
The recipe sounds delicious.

Tasha Wu

Hi Renata! :)

Tasha

1. Give your opinion

2. Add reasons

3. Add supporting examples, effects, comparisons, experiences

The food is fresh, and it also tastes good.

Something is fresh

Restaurants that serve spaghetti

Tasty (adjective) - delicious, palatable, mouthwatering, scrumptious

1 Tasty (adjective) - delicious, palatable, mouthwatering, scrumptious  

2 Serve (verb)  

3 Fresh (adjective)

Ang on Engoo exercise

Hello Ms. Renata, happy Thursday to you. It was such a lovely day and I am so happy to teach you IELTS once again. You did great for today's simulation.I can always feel how persistent you are in trying so hard in giving good speaking performance. I want to encourage you not to use descriptive words. Don't use boring words like good, bad, nice, or okay. Use exciting words that convey emotion. Practice using higher level words for every simple word you know. Another thing that I want to point out is for you to avoid using slang words and please keep a steady pace. Don't speak too fast or too slow. I will never get tired reminding you all these things and I hope that you will truly remember all these things. Have a great day and enjoy learning.

1 disparity- a great difference  

2 exhilarating- making one feel very happy or thrilling

There is disparity between extreme and ordinary sports.

Extreme sports are prone to accidents and also it is an exhilarating sport. Only people who have the courage to engage in this sport can play it specially professionals.

On the other hand everybody have the chance to engage in ordinary sports because it is not risky and you can enjoy playing it even if you're not a professional athlete.

ekz hi la rei ting

what do you think of

#3:

I think it depends on the financial status of the person if the person can afford paying for an expensive sport then that will be fine and justifiable. As long as the person enjoyed it and is able to benefit from it.

But for ordinary people who don't have enough budget to engage in expensive sport I guess that will be impractical and a total waste of money. They may joy it but I guess there are other priorities than spending money on expensive sports.

introvert

enjoying sedentary lifestyle .

couch potatos

Adella G on Engoo gift photo old

Gift

Describe a gift you recently gave to someone

You should say:

• When you gave it to
• what kind of person he/she is
• what the gift was
• what occasion the gift was for
• and explain why you chose that gift

>I usually prefer to buy food as presents to my loved one.

> I would like to describe a present I recently gave to my boyfriend.

I have been dating for two years now, and for that occasion we went to a restaurant we liked.

jewelry

I would like to describe a photo I really love. It is a photo of me, taken 5 years ago.

It was my dream to have my photo taklen by a professional photographer. (now describe what you were wearing)

> It took me a long time to adjust everything to look perfect.

She`s usually the first one to notice when I`m wearing newly bought clothes.

She always encouraged me to study hard, believe in myself, and get allong with successful people.

She had to quit her job after having kids.

But she wanted to make sure my mom or I, don`t make the same mistakes as she did.

Asja on Engoo letter

Hello Renata :) Thank you very much for taking my class today. I really enjoyed talking to you and I hope the class was helpful and informative, as well as enjoyable for you. Here you can find some words and sentences we used today, but please let me know if you have any other questions. Keep it up and see you soon, I hope :)

you said: When our sibling met together we usually play card and hide and seek
better to say: When we used to meet, we played cards and hide and seek.
you said: broaden my insight
better to say: broaden my horizons
you said: I usually keep photographs with me inside and I think I was beauituful
better to say: I usually keep photographs on which I look good regardless of the background
you said: I receive a very import message on fb after I visited
better to say: I received a very important message after I visited
you said: this message was talking about some
better to say: In this message, the person told me about....
you said: I very cherish this message
better to say: I cherish this message very much

1 cherish 2 horizon 3 regardless

Asja

https://engoo.com.tw/mtrls/materials_tw/material_ielts/IELTS_01_Part1_04_TW.pdf

When our sibling met together we usually play card and hide and seek
When we used to meet, we played cards and hide and seek.
broaden my insight*
I usually keep photographs with me inside
and I think I was beautiful
better to say: I usually keep photographs on which I look good
regardless of the background
grammar
when talking about past events
past tense
I chose this name / I choose this name

Describe an important letter that you have received.
 You should say:
  when you received the letter
  who it was from
  why it was important
I receive a very import message on fb after I visited...this message was talking about some...I very cherish this message
you said: I receive a very import message on fb after I visited  better to say: I received a very important message after I visited
you said: this message was talking about some    better to say: In this message, the person told me about....
you said: I very cherish this message    better to say: I cherish this message very much
I + verb
I cherish
I + adverb * verb
I very cherish - not common

Ang on Engoo Acomodation

Hello Ms. Renata, thanks for making our class very productive today. We've studied IELTS again and it's such a great time to teach you few vocabulary words and expressions that you might use during the actual exam. Always remember that this is a test and you have to show the examiner how good your English is. If you give very short answers, there is no way the examiner can know how good you are.People make mistakes when they speak all the time, especially when they are nervous in an exam. The examiner understands this and it is fine to correct any mistakes you make. Some students don’t like to do this because they think it is making it clear to the examiner that you made a mistake. Don’t worry, the examiner always knows when you have made a mistake and correcting them shows the examiner that you really do know your grammar.I know we practised a lot of questions but NEVER LEARN SCRIPTED ANSWERS. The purpose of practising questions is for you to hone your confidence in answering a certain topic just in case it will come out during the actual exam. it is such a big mistake to memorise answers. Just do your best and be more confident in using English.

Do you think all people who receives gifts become happy?

Yes I think everyone who receive a present becomes happy because they will feel being loved and cared by others. For me,  present is an epitome of happiness so I think everybody who receive a present will feel appease. 

epitome- a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

appease = satisfy

appease- satisfy

Verb (appeased)

I am not appeased with your lesson teacher Ang!

adjective ( appeasing)

This class is not appeasing!

No, there are people who are very hard to please so they are not easily appeased with anything.

What kind of housing or accommodation do you live in?
I lived in a shared house which consist around six people and they are my roommates.
How long have you live there?

I am just new in this place in fact I just moved in last summer vacation because there is a vacancy.
Do you plan to live here for a long time?

the traffic is very convenient X

the transportation is very convenient.
the metropolitan area
It's very easy for us to move from one place to another.

flat = renting in a small size apartment

house = you own

apartment = can be a flat or bigger size apartment / renting / you don't own it

I own an apartment = owner ( business) 

I rent an apartment ( not the owner) you are paying the owner

Do you prefer living in a house or flat ?

Do you prefer living in your own house or rent a flat?

more convenient for me
What part of your home do you like the most?

can interact with one another/ can socialize

children

spacious

them

mural

in front of it

I am keen on my bedroom

I am fascinated in my bedroom

because I consider it as my private space and I put a big mirror in my room and I can always feel unwind while dancing in front of the mirror

My bedroom is very cosy

X but there is one activity which is very expensive and I usually want to spend on this 

   I usually save money  and don't usually spend it but there is one activity which I am really keen on even if  it's a little expensive

X it is really not very affordable for me
    it is not affordable for me.

X only when I got hurt on my neck and on my leg

    I only visit this place whenever I have neck and muscle pain and everytime I want to unwind and release my stress. 

unwind- relax

X it takes long for others its not suitable for others to stay there with me

   It is not convenient for others to visit this place so I prefer to go there alone because it takes about 2 hours to finish the session./ because this session finished for 2 hours

X it is performed by a Chinese medical doctor with license

   It is performed by a licensed Chinese medical doctor.

Be careful in delivering your answer!

Ang on Engoo best present

Hello Ms. Renata, I'm so grateful to see you today in my class. Always remember all the essential things when dealing with IELTS speaking section and some of the practical tips that you need to use.Giving full, relevant answers to the examiner's questions will help get the interview off to a good start. Always remember to avoid short answers and uncommunicative replies. In speaking task number 2 .Use your 1 minute preparation time wisely and make notes of the points you'd like to make. Please try to avoid giving a very dry, unimaginative introduction such as 'The object I'm going to describe is" make use of the Narration introduction like " I've got several things that mean a lot to me but the one that really stands out is my". Thanks for today.

1) Rephrasing

rephrase the Main topic

example:

I am going to describe + main topic

I am going to describe an artist I admire.

I am going to discuss a topic pertaining to + main topic

I am going to discuss a topic pertaining to an artist I admire.

related to

2) NARRATION

narrate

There are many artists I admire but I am really keen on this one

 Talk about a place which you like to visit

BODY

the most important part in speaking task 2

coherence and task achievement

Answer all the guide questions/ sub topics IN ORDER/ CORRECT SEQUENCE

Who they are and what they do? 

I am an avid fan of Jolin Tsai. She is one of the most prominent artist in Taiwan. Actually she can sing and dance very well so I can describe as a very phenomenal woman. 

(GIVE 2 or more sentences in each guide questions)

How they became successful?

Describe the best present you have received.

      You should say:

      What is the gift?

      Who sent it to you?

      When did you receive it?

      And explain why it was the best present you have received ever.

but there is one cake it really impressed me

she suprisingly gave me a very beautiful cake

AVOID giving DETAILS / INFORMATION

I've receive a lot presents in my life but there is one particular present which is significant for me

There are my presents I received but I am really keen on this one

she surprisingly

INTRODUCTION

I've received many gifts in my life but there is one particular present which really impressed me.

BODY

What it is

It is a cake which is in the colour white and decorated with a lot of strawberries at the top.  It's only a piece of cake but I think it's somewhat expensive because it was sold in Starbucks. 

Who sent it to you

This was given by a stranger which is the host of my Airbnb apartment. She is very kind and perky person.  Although it was our first time to meet each other but I felt that she was very close to me. 

When did you receive it

I received it on my birthday last January.  I had a cooking party with my friends and after that I went to 

Airbnb with my boyfriend to celebrate my birthday.  It was one of the most unforgettable birthday I had because I received many presents and also an unexpected present from the host. 

why it was the best present you received

This cake was the best present I received because this gift was from a stranger and I didn't expect it that she will do that. It was 1st time to receive an unexpected present because for other presents I received on that day I already anticipated it. 

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Why people send presents to other people

People give some presents to other people to strengthen relationship and also to express their love and gratitude to the people they truly care about.

In addition that some give presents to others because they want to appreciate all the good things that the person did.

PREP

Do you think sending presents is the most important thing

because there are many means of showing your love and care towards others by just being with the person  and supporting him/her you can show your genuine love to the person.

Do you prefer to receive or send gifts

I prefer to receive a present because it makes me feel happy and special. Receiving present from others is a very wonderful thing and very fulfilling.

I'm in two minds

I am debating  between receiving or giving a present because I love both

status of the person in the society

the type of person

preference

affluent family

affluent

egocentric

continue: last question about gift part 3

Adella G on Engoo holiday

Renata, nice seeing you again :) During our class we practiced for the IELTS speaking test. You answered questions related to your hometown, neighbors and you described a holiday. You did a fine job talking about these. Keep on practicing. Hope my suggestions will help in your future studies. Enjoy the weekend and thanks for choosing my class.

The whole neighborhood heard about Lisa`s engagement.
We invited our friends and neighbors to the wedding.
Tom will spend his holiday in Hawaii.

1 I would like to talk about 2 holiday 3 neighbors 4 neighborhood

Part 1 Let’s talk about your home town or village:

I grew up in (instead of - I was grew up :) ) I grew up in a small village in the central part of Taiwan. Most people here work for the government, so we can say, this place is like a government service village :) All buldings are very similar to European buldings, they were speacially designed. > What’s the most interesting part of your town/village? As I have mentioned, all buildings are European style. So, I guess this can be considered interesting, since Taiwan is so far away from Europe. But, for me the surrounding senary is most interesting. >What kind of jobs do the people in your town/village do? > One of my * neighbors* .. (neighborhood is a word to describe all the houses around your house and the people in it)

One of my neighbors worked in the Agriculture and Food agency. > Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in? Currently- I live in a dorm , since I go to the university. Our Beds are above our desks and bookshelf. . Holidays

Part 2 Describe a holiday you enjoyed. You should say: when and where you went who you went with what you did on the holiday and explain why you found this holiday particularly enjoyable. holiday --> Holiday holiday--> an extended period of leisure and recreation, one spent away from home or in travelling.

I would like to talk about my trip to ____ . It is an island belonging to Taiwan. From there we went to.. We needed to take care of each other (needed-because it was in the past) ..

Adella G on Engoo Adele Singer

Renata it was very nice meeting you :) We discussed an article about the singer Adele. She has decided not to make tours anymore. She feels it is not something she enjoys. You did a good job expressing your opinion about this and similar topics in English. Well done :0 Hope my suggestions will be useful for your future studies. Thanks again for choosing my class. Hope to see you again :)

 Lisa has never traveled abroad.
After Mary had a baby, she took a brief hiatus from work.
She doesn`t have a drivers licence.
I don`t want to go outside.
doesn`t--> does not
don`t--> do not

1 does not 2 hiatus 3 abroad (a-Brod) 

abroad (a-Brod) Job Trust-> agency for jobs for students DuoLingo-> language app

https://app.engoo.com.tw/daily-news/article/british-singer-adele-hints-that-she-might-stop-touring/hmSFOhPCEeeZGBMYJcberg

1. Why is Adele considering ending her touring career? "Touring isn’t something I’m good at. Applause makes me feel a bit vulnerable." + "The possibility of a hiatus is supported by the fact that the singer still suffers from stage fright." She doesn`t like to be in the spotlight. He/she/it--> doesn`t 2. Why did she take a break from her professional activity in 2012? "In 2012, she decided to step away from the spotlight to concentrate on her personal life before returning to the recording studio three years later." 3. What did Adele win an Academy Award for? "For Best Original Song ("Skyfall")." 4. When is her current tour supposed to end? "2 July 2017 in London." I don't make music for eyes. I make music for ears. - Adele. What do you think the phrase "music for eyes" refers to?

Ysabelle on Engoo Boss

Hello Miss Renata! I think you have to focus more on part 2 and 3. For part 2, you have to speak a little bit faster to be able to maximise well your 2 minutes. You speak a bit slow so the tendency is, you can't include all the necessary ideas for your chosen topic. Try to increase your speaking speed. For part 3, you have to practice answering questions immediately. I have noticed that it takes time for you to answer the question. That would be a negative impression for your interviewers. So practice answering questions quickly. Analyse the question well then give reasons for choosing your answer then give examples to support it. =) Good luck and hope to see you again. =) Have a nice day!

When I go to the MRT station, it's always crowded with passengers.
The number of MRT stations have increased.
The maintenance cost a lot
I can organize your schedule
choose your own route
UBER COMPANY has created an app
It means they will stay longer in the business
They usually post it as a status or by uploading pictures or videos.
People would give feedback by commenting or clicking some emojis.

It's the fastest way to spread good news

1. The maintenance cost a lot
2. passengers

I knew him when I took his class.
He's an expert in ADVANCED METHODOLOGY
He can solve complicated math problems.
I think he makes a good leader.
He's now my adviser.
He teaches in a fun way.
I consider him as my leader
I am thankful that I became a part of his laboratory.
They stand firm on their ideas
He has done many things in Taipei.
improve/develop the place

1. firm

2. expert

farewell dinner
When I go to the MRT station, it's always crowded with passengers.
has become more and more - ?
The number of MRT stations have increased.
recovery - ?
The maintenance cost a lot
I can organise your schedule
choose your own route

good news

UBER COMPANY has created an app

affect the mainstream taxi company - ?

not qualified driver by law - ?

1) It means they will stay longer in the business

They usually post it as a status or by uploading pictures or videos.

People would give feedback by commenting or clicking some emojis.

It's the fastest way to spread good news

I knew him when I took his class.

He's an expert in ADVANCED METHODOLOGY

He can solve complicated math problems.

I think he makes a good leader.

He's now my adviser.

He teaches in a fun way.

creative - good

He can see the future - ?

I really appreciate - ?

I consider him as my leader

I am thankful that I became a part of his laboratory.

They stand firm on their ideas

1) creative

2) firm

He has done many things in Taipei.

improve/develop the place

Anx on Engoo family

Monday. Such a great day for completing things. (sun) (flower) It is my favorite day of the week. :) Hope you've got some awesome things planned for this week, Miss Renata. (sun) (rainbow) (happy) Good luck with everything and thanks for today's lesson. (thanks) (sun) See you soon! (wave) (*) (thanks) (sun) (flower)

- group work - This project involved a lot of group work.
- unemployed - I have been unemployed for more than 2 years.
- to come across - She has a chance of coming across interesting people every day of her life.
- hard-working person - My parents are hard-working people.
- I have to attend courses and seminars.

 - in a meaningful way - meaningfully - I try to live my life in a meaningful way / meaningfully.
- tensed - The relationship between these two countries is a bit tensed.
- error - mistake - There is no room for errors / mistakes in this field.
- drowned - I almost drowned last year at the beach.
TIPS
Part 1 - Try to organize your answers.
Part 2 - Don't provide too many details. Less is more. :)
- A structured answer:
1. Introduction.
2. Content.
3. Conclusion.
Homework
Pages 6, 7, 8
Example answers ---> Write down the new words.

https://engoo.com.tw/mtrls/materials_tw/material_ielts/IELTS_01_Part1_09_TW.pdf group work unemployed linking words to come across - to stumble upon / to meet I have to attend courses and seminars. hard-working person / in a meaningful way - meaningfully / tensed error - mistake drowned Part 1 Try to organize your answers.
ages 6, 7, 8 Example answers ---> Write down the new words. https://engoo.com.tw/mtrls/materials_tw/material_ielts/IELTS_01_Part2_03_TW.pdf Too many details. A structured answer: 1. Introduction. 2. Content. 3. Conclusion. 1. 2. 3.

Ysabelle on Engoo Taiwanese wedding

Hello Renata! It was nice meeting you. =) You have great ideas. You'll just have to organize it well and elaborate further. You have to widen your vocabulary so that you can use appropriate words in your sentences. It would be easier to understand if you use accurate words. Your sentences were good. There were a few grammatical errors but still the sentences were comprehensible. More practice for part 3 please. Good luck and hope to see you again! =)

Typical Taiwanese wedding
wear white wedding gown and black suit
They prepare a video presentation of how they met and their journey to marriage life.
I envy them for having such a great relationship
Candies are given out after the reception for good luck
sense of security
when they get married
not: when they are marriage
Having children make them feel complete
People would judge them
They would get married but not at a young age
Women wont have a chance to decide for themselves
get promotion at work
They would think of getting married

1 get married - verb 

2 marriage - noun 

3 groom and bride 

4 material gifts (not: real gifts)

material gifts (not: real gifts)

typical Taiwanese wedding

groom and bride

wear white wedding gown and black suit

They prepare a video presentation of how they met and their journey to marriage life.

I envy them for having such a great relationship

candies are given out after the reception for good luck

Olympics

general idea

part 3

opinion

reason

example

experience

OUTLINE

souvenir

sense of security

when they get married

not: when they are marriage

Having children make them feel complete

People would judge them

They would get married but not at a young age

women wont have a chance to decide for themselves

get promotion at work

They would think of getting married

marriage - noun

get married - verb

wrong: to marriage

avoid long pauses