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

Anx on Engoo rose

Another successful IELTS lesson, Miss Renata! I can tell that you are intensively preparing for this exam. Thank you so much for staying up so late in order to practice with me. It's weekend and I'm sure you could have done something a lot more entertaining than this. :) However, I do know that you are a diligent student. (sun) Sleep tight and see you again. (wave) (thanks) (sun) (flower)

- rose petal - There were many rose petals on the floor of the restaurant at their wedding.
- electric cooker - I use the electric cooker every day.
- Useful links:
http://www.ieltsbro.com/
http://ieltswithvishalmodi.blogspot.ro/2012/05/some-important-linking-words-for-ielts.html
http://www.ieltsanswers.com/ielts-linking-words.html
https://www.engvid.com/english-resource/academic-word-list/

https://tw.engoo.com/mtrls/materials_tw/material_ielts/IELTS_01_Part2_01_TW.pdf
electric cooker keywords rose petals