IELTS Writing

Words, language and writing by the one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 7 ways to put a zing in your writing
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Words, language and writing by the one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 7 ways to put a zing in your writing

The greatest words and writing secrets by Virginia Woolf (Part 2) Woolf is considered one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 1. POWER WORDS: “When I cannot see words curling like rings of smoke round me I am in darkness—I am nothing.”  Virginia Woolf Susan McKenzie: In the beginning was the word says the Hebrew Bible – words are powerful – make sure your words work for you. 2. RIGHT WRITING: “The most extraordinary thing about writing is that when you’ve struck the right vein, tiredness goes. It must be an effort, thinking wrong.”  Virginia Woolf Susan McKenzie: …Read more

7 writing secrets from the greatest modernist literary figure of the 20th century (Part I)
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7 writing secrets from the greatest modernist literary figure of the 20th century (Part I)

The writing secrets of Virginia Woolf with comments by Susan McKenzie 1.  TREAT ALL WRITING AS AN ESSAY A good essay must have this permanent quality about it; it must draw its curtain round us, but it must be a curtain that shuts us in not out. (Virginia Woolf). SUSAN MCKENZIE: Treat all writing including business writing as a form …Read more

Better business writing – 13 ways
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Better business writing – 13 ways

EFFECTIVE WRITING IS A LEARNABLE SKILL THE FACTS OF THE BUSINESS WORLD Think about it – a significant part of your job consists of communicating with others. This communication will be both speaking and writing. Email, letters, memos, proposals, office materials, promotional copy and a wide range of other documents.  Here are 13 tips to improve your writing impact. 1. …Read more

Do you have an eye for beauty? 7 ways to turn up your eye for beauty
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Do you have an eye for beauty? 7 ways to turn up your eye for beauty

EYE FOR BEAUTY BLESSING  B: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and your eyes will open more when you observe beauty more. L: Loving beauty makes you tingle more with life. E: Enlightenment of the highest kind comes to us when we see beauty in the form of beauty, especially the wonders of nature in the form of flowers, …Read more

iPresent is the way to go for iDENTIFIABLE success. 8 reasons for iPresent mode by Ashraf Chaudhry
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iPresent is the way to go for iDENTIFIABLE success. 8 reasons for iPresent mode by Ashraf Chaudhry

Why iPresent? REASON 1: Steve Jobs’ presenting style is uniquely fabulous. He created stage showmanship that no other CEO comes close to. Despite being a geek, he enthralled and mesmerized his audience and media with his style and charisma.He never sold products. He sold dreams. His launch events were ‘shock and awe’ scenes. People literally lined up in the freezing …Read more

Man should not be an ATM machine? The battle of the sexes rages on and on and on
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Man should not be an ATM machine? The battle of the sexes rages on and on and on

HOME FRONT In the Bible and the Quran, woman is the mate of man – a helper and supporter. Homemakers and caregivers have been the front-line roles for eons. ROLE REVERSAL REVOLUTION Since the 19th century and accelerating in the 20th century, women in the west have gone out to work in droves. Women want a role not just in the …Read more

Social skills determine your level of speaking success
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Social skills determine your level of speaking success

WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE? 1.SHAKE OR NO SHAKE: To shake or not to shake hands. It depends on your culture, but often when you meet people for the first time, it is nice to shake hands. So do think about when it is right to shake hands when you meet people. In the IELTS exam, should you …Read more

Write as if your life depended on it because it just might
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Write as if your life depended on it because it just might

 BLESSING FOR BETTER WRITING B: Band maximization happens when you demonstrate a clear, logical structure that fulfills the requirements. L: Learn to make your introductions scintillating, your main body meaty and go out with a bang in your conclusion: riveting yet pulling the whole essay together. E: Examples back up opinions and comments, so litter your essay with appropriate examples. …Read more

SUGAR-COATED TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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SUGAR-COATED TIPS FOR SUCCESS

LORD SUGAR AND HOW HE DID IT Lord Sugar is the Donald Trump of the UK – a self-made multimillionaire. He sugar-coats his tips. Watch on YouTube His best tip: he has regular checks on the business, weekly or monthly. He sets himself targets and would look week on week as to why he did or was not doing something. …Read more

From magazine to record company …. to billionaire. Richard Branson wants to change the world and he is one determined dude
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From magazine to record company …. to billionaire. Richard Branson wants to change the world and he is one determined dude

BEING CONVENTIONAL IS NOT HIS STRONG SUIT Watch on YouTube The magazine was set up to change the world. The record company was formed around one artist, Mike Oldfield. Branson formed the music company to put out the music he liked. There are about 340 Virgin Brands around the world. Relatively small in the sector they operate, but they are …Read more

Fossil fuels are a finite resource but are the alternatives just too dangerous or too miniscule to make an impact?
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Fossil fuels are a finite resource but are the alternatives just too dangerous or too miniscule to make an impact?

2020 OBJECTIVE OF 20 PER CENT ENERGY FROM ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES Watch on YouTube ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES Watch on YouTube WHY FOSSIL FUELS ARE SO BAD. The advantages of solar energy THERE IS NO ENERGY CRISIS, ONLY A CRISIS OF IGNORANCE Watch on YouTube WIND POWER Watch on YouTube HOW SOLAR POWER WORKS Watch on YouTube HYDROELECTRIC POWER AND HOW …Read more

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide, said Napoleon Bonaparte
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Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide, said Napoleon Bonaparte

Are you a good decision maker? Are you decisive, indecisive or a procrastinator? Decision making is a skill. How skillful are you? Are you overconfident or under confident when it comes to your decisions? You have to ask the right questions to make the right decisions. ELLEN DeGeneres ON HOW MANY DECISIONS WE MAKE Watch on YouTube Are you a …Read more

Is Earth dying? What is fact? What is fiction? Are you prepared for what is going to happen?
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Is Earth dying? What is fact? What is fiction? Are you prepared for what is going to happen?

Global Warming and the greenhouse effect Watch on YouTube Is it us? Human activity that is causing this problem? Scientists would say yes because of the greenhouse effect. WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE? Watch on YouTube 2 Degrees warmer and what is the effect? Watch on YouTube 3 Degrees warmer and the effects are even stronger Watch on YouTube 4 Degrees …Read more

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