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Tips & Tricks for Taking the IELTS Test If English is not your native language and you’d like to study a degree in English abroad, you’ll have to take an International English Language Test or IELTS test. The IELTS test format and rules are somewhat different from regular school exams so we’ve prepared some IELTS exam tips and advice to help you get totally prepared for the test and get your desired score.  Before the test: ·        Identify your areas of strengths and weaknesses Work on your weaknesses to make sure it does not negatively affect your total score. For example, if you’re a slow reader, focus on the reading test more than writing, listening and speaking tests. ·        Have a study plan Make a plan before you start studying for IELTS test and have a tailored study plan based on your areas of strengths and weaknesses. ·        Study the mater...

Adverbs of Frequency Rules These simple rules for adverbs of frequency will help you to use them correctly:           ·         Adverbs of frequency are always used to discuss how often something is happened. ·         They are often used to describe routine or repetitive activities, so are used with the present indefinite tense. ·           Place the adverb of frequency in the middle of the sentence if it has only one verb, so that it is positioned after the subject but before the verb. For example: Tina never dances. She always sings songs. ·           Place the adverb of frequency before the main verb if a sentence has more than one verb. For example: She has often visited London. ·         Place the adverb of frequency before the main verb...