clil & ict - History Skip to main content Create interactive lessons using any digital content including wikis with our free sister product TES Teach. Get it on the web or iPad! guest Join | Help | Sign In clil & ict Home guest| Join | Help | Sign In Turn off "Getting Started" Loading... takeielts.britishcouncil You will need to read quickly and efficiently, and manage your time You will be asked to read three different passages and respond to related questions in your IELTS Reading test. The content of the Reading test is different for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests. Details of each version are given below. The IELTS Reading test is designed to assess a wide range of reading skills, including how well you read for the general sense of a passageread for the main ideasread for detailunderstand inferences and implied meaningrecognise a writer’s opinions, attitudes and purposefollow the development of an argument This is the case for whichever version of the IELTS test you are taking. Timing The IELTS Reading test takes 60 minutes. You are not allowed any extra time to transfer your answers, so write them directly on to your answer sheet. You will need to manage your time during the test because you will not be told when to start or finish each section. Three sections Questions Marking
IELTS - the International English Language Testing System - Exam English IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS is required for entry to university in the UK and other countries. Who is it for? IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. What is the IELTS test like? You can choose between the Academic or General Training versions of the test. Listening - 4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes Speaking - interview, 15 minutes Reading - different for Academic or General Training - 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes Writing - different for Academic or General Training - 2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes This site also contains vocabulary tests, including practice tests for the academic wordlist, as well as grammar tests that are relevant to IELTS. Level and scores Multi-level. Where do I take the test?
About Us - Kutsche Office of Local History The Kutsche Office was established with a generous gift to the University from Grand Rapids resident and retired anthropology professor, Dr. Paul Kutsche. Dr. Kutsche dreamed of creating a hands-on history program, and Grand Valley State University’s Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies with its emphasis on both academics and service offered the perfect location where students from a wide variety of disciplines creatively blend knowledge with experience. The Office is located in 324 Lake Ontario Hall on GVSU's Allendale Campus. Mission: Giving voice to diverse communities through history. Vision: The Kutsche Office of Local History will be a regional and national model for fostering intentional and deep community connections through the collection, preservation, and dissemination of the diverse histories of underrepresented populations. Values: We value deep community connections, respect for storytelling and academic rigor to strengthen communities throughout West Michigan.
Educational Videos and Games for Kids about Science, Math, Social Studies and English takeielts.britishcouncil You will be allowed 1 hour to complete two tasks in the IELTS General Training Writing test. The two parts of this practice Writing test are presented on two separate web pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next so that your practice is as realistic as possible. If you prefer to work offline, download the test paper. In the actual test you will do your writing in an answer booklet. The total time allowed for the IELTS General Training Writing test is 60 minutes. Time yourself and allow just one hour to complete both parts. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score. Writing task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on task 1 write in a personal, semi-formal or formal stylewrite at least 150 words Writing task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on task 2 give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge or experiencewrite at least 250 words Instructions to candidates In the actual test you will be given the following instructions: Review
13 differences between busy and effective people Many of us think that to be super busy at work means to be very effective and have a productive day, but it’s actually a general misconception. To be busy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re effective and to be effective doesn’t mean to work all day long in non-stop mode. We here at Bright Side believe that being busy is very different from being effective. Let’s do this little comparative analysis together; we’re sure it will help us finally define busy and effective. What is translanguaging? – EAL Journal ‘Translanguaging’ – the use of different languages together – can be a powerful tool for learning … but it can also go against the grain for language teachers who are used to supporting learners to master the intricacies of a single language. In this post, we ask what the research tells us about ‘translanguaging’ and how it can be used to support EAL learners in the classroom. Picture the scene: two students are sitting together, working intently on a handout. They have different first languages but some shared knowledge of the words and phrases of each other’s languages, so they are moving in and out of English to get their message across. Another two students are sitting together nearby. Both of them are Spanish speakers, but are very strong in English and often use it as their main language. Are either of these examples of translanguaging? In both cases, yes. Translanguaging is about communication, not about language itself. A (very) brief history of translanguaging … References
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Six Amazing Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger Long writing activities are not very frequently done in class. I tend to think that my students are like me; I need the right kind of atmosphere. Writing requires time, silence and lots of inspiration. Ideally, at this time of the year, I would probably wish to be sitting next to a fireplace with the most perfect instagrammable snow falling outside my window while drinking a nice cup of coffee waiting for inspiration to strike. Unfortunately, there isn’t any snow where I live so I’ll have to make do with a bit of rain and some reddish trees. Inspiration, the most important word when writing and something my students claim to lack. These are some great sites that can help you make your writing stronger. Photo by Tekke 1. Skell is easy to use. 2.Netspeak is a really helpful site to help you write better. You can find the word(s) you’re looking for by typing signs as seen in the picture below. Type ? If you want to read some sample sentences, you only need to click the + sign 3. 4. 5. 6.
33 ways to speak better English If you’re reading this, I imagine you want to speak better English and communicate in a more confident and competent way. When we communicate effectively we are able to express our ideas and opinions, share experiences, and build relationships with others. When we struggle to express ourselves, we feel unvalued and insecure. As human beings, we want to participate in group discussions and have an impact on the society around us. In the modern world, we communicate across borders. English is the closest thing we have to an international language. By speaking better English, people all over the world can hear our voice. Well, English teachers and English classes definitely help. What you need is to become a self-directed learner, somebody who takes responsibility for their own learning and creates their own learning programme to develop their English. Now, it’s certainly true that speaking is a social activity and is best done with other people. You can do the same with your English. 1. 2.
EJ1048612 - Supporting English and Spanish Literacy through a Family Literacy Program, School Community Journal, 2014 Family literacy studies have shown that the role of parental storybook reading has an impact on children's success in school-based literacy instruction. However, many children who are English language learners come from homes or cultures where storybook readings are not common practice. The purpose of this qualitative research study explored the effects of an eight-week bilingual family literacy program for Latino, English learning families. Triangulation was assured through multiple sources of data: semistructured interviews conducted with participating parents; parent evaluation surveys; and researcher field notes. During the implementation of the bilingual family literacy program and the analysis of the data, three themes emerged: maintaining the first language, practicing what I have been taught, and the importance of time. Academic Development Institute. 121 North Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL 62656.