Dilshodbek Ravshanov (9.0)

My student once said "It has become so easy to find cocaine in Uzbekistan recently" and that was said very calmly.

I didn't know how to react so I was like "oh, yeah, sure".

Wild.

I think the lesson was either about crime or consumerism, but anyways.

TEACHERS ❗️

I have to ask you this: What's the craziest thing your student ever said during a lesson?

Drop your response in the comments.

A new speaking course will be announced soon and it will be for a limited number of people.

I will offer 10 speaking mock tests with individual homework approach for all participants. 5 of those mock tests will be taken by me and the other 5 will be conducted by my incredible assistant Visola.

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THINGS YOU HAVE TO KNOW AS A CD TEST TAKER 🔔

1. Most CD tests are conducted on the Inspera app (which is quite convenient), and you will navigate through it on your own once the invigilator gives you basic instructions✅

2. You can change the color of the interface and regulate the size of the font ✅

3. A video will be played for you before you start every section ✅

4. The keyboard may be different from the one you are used to, so make sure you notice the differences and adjust appropriately ✅

5. In the listening part, there are only 2 minutes to double-check your answers (after Section 4) because most of the answers will be typed in directly. I say most of the answers because they will give you a piece of paper and a pencil to make notes if necessary. Usually, questions related to people’s names and phone numbers are written on paper first (to avoid confusion with the backspace) ✅

6. "No more than two/three words" is very typical now, so don’t be surprised if you see it on your test. Certain questions may confuse you because of this rule, but you have to use your critical thinking. Let me give you an example: if the speaker mentions "colored stones" and you write just "stones," it is a mistake, since the word "colored" changes the meaning ✅

7. In the reading part of a CD test, some Passage 2s are easier than Passage 1s, so make sure you check what kind of questions are given and then decide which passage you want to start with ✅

8. CTRL+C & CTRL+V work on the reading test, so it is IMPOSSIBLE for you to make spelling mistakes ✅

9. The answers that you’ve already dealt with will be labeled green (or black/grey) at the bottom of the screen, which helps you see how many questions are left to solve ✅

10. When there are 10 minutes left, the timer will flash as a reminder. CD test invigilators will not tell you things like, "You have 10 minutes left." It is only you and the computer ✅

11. During the writing test, you decide what you want to do first, and editing is incredibly easy. For example, you can start with the main body and write the introduction later (if you want to). There is a word count, so you will know how many words you’ve written, but the system does not autocorrect anything. You are responsible for spelling and punctuation, so double-check them when you have time at the end ✅

12. Maps are very common on CD tests—I had two this year—so make sure you prepare for that responsibly. ✅

13. Test takers in the same room can be given totally different listening, reading, and writing tasks. Don’t be surprised about that either ✅

14. And yes, some test takers (like myself) are very noisy when typing, so please use your headphones during the writing part as well ✅

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@ieltsaidbydilshodbek 🔥

Here’s how linking words were used in main body paragraphs of yesterday’s essay

Body Paragraph 1 (Dependence Argument) ✔️
⏺ As we live in the era of globalization
➡️ As provides context for the argument, making it easier to understand why some think people are dependent.

⏺ meaning they consistently communicate with and cooperate with others
➡️ Meaning explains how dense cities force people to rely on each other, making the idea clearer.

⏺ The economy of many countries also connects different people
➡️ Also adds more evidence to show how people depend on one another.

⏺ For example, English is now the most popular language
➡️ For example introduces a specific detail to support the argument, making it more concrete.

Body Paragraph 2 (Independence Argument) ✔️
⏺ Despite the arguments made above
➡️ Despite shifts the focus to the opposite view, helping to introduce the argument for independence.

⏺ which, in turn, has made them more independent
➡️ In turn shows the effect of progress on independence, keeping the explanation smooth.

⏺ I also observe many examples of an individualistic lifestyle
➡️ Also adds another layer of support, showing personal observations.

⏺ For instance, in a country like my native Uzbekistan
➡️ For instance introduces a specific cultural example, strengthening the argument.

⏺ However, it is now the norm for thousands of people
➡️ However contrasts the past with the present, showing how things have changed.

#AttentionToDetail ❤️

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

Sometimes I just want to write an essay or do a reading passage, but my brain randomly says ikkovingham tez kelib parkovkani oldiga otir kelib, bir joyga boramiz 🧠

@dilshodbekravshanov ⌨️

The other day I saw a post where a female blogger said “I will teach you 5 text messages that will make any man fall in love with you”.

My instant reaction was “baby, I don’t think you are the Athletic or Bleacher Report, because there’s nothing more exciting than football notifications, uzr lekin”.

Note: this post is not meant to hurt anyone.

Man otnosheniya qimiman agar is the worst phrase I heard this year so far. Possibly one of the worst I heard ever. Certainly in my top 5 worst phrases my ears had to process.

People are acting as if they will always be needed. Listing their standards on social media as if some guys are sitting down and taking notes.