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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Study English IELTS Preparation - Series 1

Study English is a series of English language programs for intermediate to advanced learners, especially those using English for study purposes and those preparing for IELTS.


Study English IELTS Preparation - Series 1
Study English IELTS Preparation - Series 1

Select an episode and watch the program plus download and read study notes and practise your learning by completing the activities.

You can access all 26 episodes from Study English Series 1 via this index page.

The Series 1 Guide provides a quick reference to the contents of each episode.

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Episode Twenty Six: Urban Archaeology

Episode Twenty Six: Urban Archaeology - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we are going to look at classification - how things are sorted into classes or groups. Plus we will practice the pronunciation of final s sounds.
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Urban Archaeology
In this episode we are going to look at classification - how things are sorted into classes or groups. Plus we will practise the pronunciation of final s sounds.


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For IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2, remember to leave some time to check whether the subjects of your sentences agree with the verb in number and person.

Remember also that uncountable nouns are singular.
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Episode Twenty Five: Copyright

Episode Twenty Five: Copyright - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we will talk abut simple present tense, definitions and technical vocabulary, all the things you need to know and use to write a report.
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Copyright
In this episode we will talk abut simple present tense, definitions and technical vocabulary, all the things you need to know and use to write a report.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 it is important to organise your information well, write accurately using appropriate structures and vocabulary, and demonstrate good punctuation and correct spelling.
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Episode Twenty Four: Perfect Siesta

Episode Twenty Four: Perfect Siesta
In this episode we are going to look at intonation - the meaning behind the tone of your voice. Plus we review the use of the comma.
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Perfect Siesta
In this episode we are going to look at intonation - how we use a rising or falling tone of voice to convey meaning. Plus we review the use of the comma.


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For IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2, remember to leave approximately two minutes to check your punctuation, including capital letters.
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Episode Twenty Three: Octopuses

Episode Twenty Three: Octopuses - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we're going to talk about ways to describe appearance, character and behaviour.
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Octopuses
In this episode we are going to talk about ways to describe appearance, character and behaviour.

Providing a good clear description of someone may be particularly useful when participating in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test.


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In the IELTS speaking test, when describing someone, make your description more interesting by including information about the person’s attitude, behaviour and intellectual ability, in addition to describing their physical characteristics.

This will give you an opportunity to demonstrate a good range of vocabulary.
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Episode Twenty Two: Finance Report

Episode Twenty Two: Finance Report - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we will listen to a finance report and learn about numerical data.
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Finance Report
In this episode we will listen to a finance report and learn about numerical data.

It is important to be able to understand and describe numerical data using decimals, fractions and currencies.


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Because comprehension of numbers is an important skill which may be assessed in any section of the IELTS test, regularly practising saying and writing numbers, numerals and digits in various contexts is helpful, and this will also build your confidence.
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Episode Twenty One: Watching Birds

Episode Twenty One: Watching Birds - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we'll learn about the continuous tense and practice some sentence stress.
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Watching Birds
In this epsiode we will learn about the continuous tense and practice some sentence stress.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1 when describing current trends and changes that are taking place at the moment, remember to use the present continuous tense.

Generally, the present simple tense would be used in IELTS Writing Task 2.

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Episode Twenty: Torres Strait

Episode Twenty: Torres Strait - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we will talk about places, locations and directions.
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Torres Strait
In this episode we will talk about places, locations and directions.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 it is important to check that you have followed the rules for using capital letters correctly.

Remember it is best to learn these rules, but when in doubt about which words to capitalise, always consult a dictionary.
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Episode Nineteen: Weather Report

Episode Nineteen: Weather Report - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this epsiode we'll be listening to numbers and practise saying and spelling them.
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Weather Report
In this epsiode we will listen to numbers and practise saying and spelling them.


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Remember the present participle has an active meaning, referring to a person or thing that causes a feeling, while the past participle has a passive meaning, referring to a person who experiences a feeling. Set time aside to learn the differences between and uses of these two participles.
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Episode Eighteen: Salinity

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In this episode we'll be looking at language you can use to describe processes, including transition signals.
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Salinity
In this episode we will look at language you can use to describe processess, including transition signals.


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When describing processes in IELTS Writing Task 1, it is important to identify clearly the sequence and order of the stages using a variety of Transition Signals, including participial phrases of time.

These provide variety in sentence structure and coherence in your writing.
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Episode Seventeen: Water and Ageing

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In this episode we're going to look at some of the features of formal, written English.
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Water and Ageing
In this episode we will look at some of the features of formal, written English.


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In the Academic Module of IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2, it is important to use formal English.

Be careful that your writing is consistent, in other words, different writing styles should not be mixed.

Always leave some time to check your writing.
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Episode Sixteen: DVT

Episode Sixteen: DVT
In this episode we'll discuss how to talk about things in the future.
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DVT
In this episode we will discuss how to talk about things in the future.


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In the Reading module of the IELTS Test, it is important to identify the topic sentences in order to get a better understanding of the reading passages. This is helpful when scanning a passage for general or specific information because it can pinpoint on which paragraph to focus for answers.

Remember when matching paragraphs with headings in the Reading test, a heading is similar to a topic sentence.
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Episode Fifteen: Sea Floor

Episode Fifteen: Sea Floor Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we're going to look at adjectives - how you order them and how you use them to compare and describe things.
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Sea Floor
In this episode we are looking at adjectives - how you order them and how you use them to compare and describe things.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1, it is important to use adjectives to describe the kind of changes and/or trends found in graphs, tables or charts.

Adjectives are equally important in IELTS Writing Task 2 and the Speaking test, when describing persons, places or things. You can present a broad range of vocabulary discussing the various IELTS topics such as the environment, education, society, etc.

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Episode Fourteen: Junk DNA

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In this episode we're going to look at conditional sentences. They're sentences that use 'if'.
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Junk DNA
In this epsiode we will look conditional sentences, or sentences that use the word if.


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Remember to use a variety of sentences in your language, and in particular complex if clauses.

Conditional clauses are useful and relevant in Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test, when speculating about the future or expressing your opinion, is important.
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Episode Thirteen: Under the Sea

Episode Thirteen: Under the Sea Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this epsiode we're going to look at articles, indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' and the definite article 'the'.
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Under the Sea
In this epsiode we will look at when to use indefinite articles like a or an and when to use the definite article the.


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To remind you when to use the or a/an remember that:

the belongs to the group of "th" words – this/these, that/those – and refers to a particular or definite person, place or thing.

a/an belongs to the words meaning "one" and means an example of one of something.
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Episode Twelve: Carbon Cycle

Episode Twelve: Carbon Cycle - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this epsiode we're going to look at how to describe cycles and also the use and purpose of phrasal verbs.
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Carbon Cycle
In this epsiode we will look at how to describe cycles and also the use and purpose of phrasal verbs.



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As phrasal verbs have more than one meaning and the meanings may not be understood from the meanings of the individual words in the phrase, it is important to consult a dictionary when learning phrasal verbs.

It is helpful when building your vocabulary with phrasal verbs to write sample sentences showing these verbs in context.

Be aware that phrasal verbs are used in the IELTS listening test.
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Episode Eleven: Recounting the Past

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In this episode we're going to look at ways to talk about something that's happened in the past.
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Recounting the Past
In this episode we will look at ways to talk about something that has happened in the past.

Plus we will look at ways to form compound and complex sentences.

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When recounting in the past whether it writing a biography or describing a sequence of events for example, it is important to establish clearly the relationship between different past actions. 

The past perfect focuses on a specific past time first and then refers back to an action, event or situation that occurred before that time.

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Episode Ten: Solar House

Episode Ten: Solar House - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we're going to look at ways of connecting ideas.
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Solar House
In this episode we are going to look at ways of connecting both simple and complex ideas.

One way of doing this is to use conjunctions or words that join.


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In both IELTS writing tasks, it is important to use a variety of sentence types, including simple, compound and complex.

This makes your writing formal, more mature and interesting.
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Episode Nine: ADHD

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In this episode we'll be talking about acronyms, abbreviations and names.
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ADHD
In this episode we will talk about acronyms, abbreviations and names. We will also do some vocabularly building.


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In formal academic writing, acronyms and abbreviations should only be used if they are well known or frequently referred to in your essay.

Remember to give its full form first, followed by the acronym or abbreviation in parentheses.
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Episode Eight: Crocodile Tourism

Episode Eight: Crocodile Tourism - Source: http://australianetwork.com
In this episode we'll look at how to use the relative pronouns, that, which and who and practice linking words when speaking English.
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Crocodile Tourism
In this episode we look at how to correctly use the relative pronouns, that, which and who and we will also practise linking words when speaking English.


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In the IELTS Speaking Test, it is important to speak clearly, at a reasonable pace and in a smooth manner. This is achieved by linking your words.

To make your spoken English sound natural you need to link words ending in a 'final consonant' sound to words with an 'initial vowel' sound.
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