An abbreviation is a shortened version of a word or phrase. Here are some examples of abbreviations and their meanings: MP - Member of ParliamentDr - DoctorNATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisationapp - applicationThey’d - They would There are four different types of abbreviations in English: InitialismAcronymShorteningContraction Let's look at each type in more … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
How to pass the IELTS with a band 8
My name is Tatjana. I recently passed the IELTS exam with an overall band 8. Andrew from Crown Academy of English has asked me to share with you my experience of preparing and taking the IELTS exam and also to give you some advice. Andrew: Hello Tatjana. Thanks for taking part in this IELTS interview for Crown Academy of English. Please tell us about yourself. Tatjana: … [Read more...]
How to get a band 8 in the IELTS
My name is Andreea. I recently passed the IELTS exam with an overall band 8. Andrew from Crown Academy of English has asked me to share with you my experience of preparing and taking the IELTS exam and also to give you some advice. Andrew: Hello Andreea. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview for Crown Academy of English. Please tell us what country you are … [Read more...]
IELTS tips & advice from a band 8.5 student
This is Federico with the last part of my description of the whole IELTS process.In this second part of the interview, I talk to Andrew about my advice for preparing and taking the IELTS and then I share with you my detailed results. Take as many mock tests as you can especially for the reading and listening part. They will surely give you an idea of what you will find on … [Read more...]
IELTS exam day from start to finish
Hi, my name is Federico.I recently passed the IELTS exam with a band of 8.5 In this exclusive interview with Andrew from Crown Academy of English, I describe in detail the complete IELTS process from registration to receiving the results. Hello! My name is Federico and I was born and raised in Italy. I am 28 years old and I am currently living in Australia. I took … [Read more...]
