The INTELLECTUALS


Гео и язык канала: Узбекистан, Английский
Категория: Лингвистика


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Stanislav Boyko
Speaking - 9.0 (2x)
Writing - 8.5
Listening - 9.0
Reading - 9.0
Over 350 students with band 7+
13 students with band 8.5
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Pauline Cullen notes that many test-takers mistakenly believe that using long sentences and sophisticated vocabulary will automatically lead to higher scores. However, this approach often results in errors and a lack of coherence.

Cullen advises that it's more effective to use a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures that you can handle confidently and accurately. This strategy ensures that your communication is clear and precise, which is crucial for achieving higher band scores in the IELTS exam.

To reach C1-C2 level, you must not use as many high-level words and overly complex grammar points as you can (c)




Keep in mind that some verbs can be followed by adjectives and adverbs depending on how they are used.

🔹Look
• John looked sad. (linking verb)
• John looked at me sadly.

🔹Taste
• The soup tasted good. (linking verb)
• I tasted the soup carefully to try to guess what the ingredients were.

🔹Turn
• When he saw me there, he turned angry. (linking verb)
• When he saw me there, he turned to me angrily and started shouting.

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Be careful with numbers in writing task 1:

5,398 is not the same as 5.398

5,398 is five thousand three hundred ninety eight

5.398 is five point three nine eight

You will lose points for task achievement if you confuse large numbers with decimal numbers

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Do you know the difference between revenue, profit and income?

💡 These three terms are related to money but have different meanings in business and finance.

▪️Revenue – total money earned before any expenses are deducted.
Example: A company makes $1 million in sales—that’s its revenue.

▪️Profit – money left after subtracting all expenses from revenue.
Formula: Profit = Revenue - Expenses
Example: If the company has $800,000 in expenses, the remaining $200,000 is profit.

▪️Income – this can mean different things depending on context:
For businesses, "income" often means net income, which is the same as profit.
For individuals, "income" refers to money earned from jobs, investments, or other sources.

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Choose the right spelling
Опрос
  •   Accomodate
  •   Accommodate
996 голосов


Choose the right spelling
Опрос
  •   Dramatically
  •   Drammatically
1014 голосов


Choose the right spelling
Опрос
  •   Embarass
  •   Embarrass
1016 голосов


Choose the right spelling
Опрос
  •   Maintenance
  •   Maintenence
1010 голосов


✅ "Teacher Training" by Stanislav Boyko and Nigina Matyakubova for the first time in Shovot!

We are glad to announce the second session, which will be organised in a masterclass format in Shovot district.
One day only!

📌 Teacher Training Plan
1. About the profession.
2. Common mistakes of teachers.
3. Student psychology & age characteristics.
4. Approaching different generations.
5. Working with students with mental disabilities.
6. Case studies + Bonus content.

📍"Unify" LC, Shovot district
📅 March, 2

⁉️ Places are limited. To register, contact @Unify_Administrator
📲77-067-60-00

More about the project 👉here👈

@ieltsboyko


📌 Master Pronoun Referencing in IELTS Writing

Pronouns improve coherence by replacing repeated words. Use them wisely!

⚠️ Common Mistakes

1. Ambiguous Pronoun Reference
🚫 The company improved service, but it was still a challenge.(What does "it" refer to—customer service or the company?- unclear!)
✅ The company improved service, but this aspect remained challenging. (Clear!)

2. Vague Pronoun Use
🚫 Many students struggle with assignments because they are difficult. (Does "they" refer to students or assignments?)
✅ Many students struggle with assignments because the tasks are difficult. (Now it’s clear that "the tasks" refers to assignments.)

3. Missing info
🚫 She said it was unfair. (What was unfair? No clear noun before "it.")
✅ She said the decision was unfair. (Now "the decision" clarifies what was unfair.)

After writing, check each pronoun. Ask yourself, "Does my reader know exactly what this refers to?" If not, revise for clarity!

@ieltsboyko


Huge congratulations to the Intellectuals who took the test on Feb 8!

We had high hopes for Speaking scores, but these results are still fantastic—especially that impressive band 7.0 in Writing!

Most of you were first-time test takers, while two of you took on the challenge for the second time.

We’re beyond proud of you!
It’s been an absolute pleasure working with such determined and talented students.

@ieltsboyko


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Benedict Cumberbatch: Confident in Acting, Shy in Life

Benedict Cumberbatch appears extremely confident in his acting roles, even if he may not always feel that way in real life. This shows that confidence can be a performance, something built through practice rather than natural ability.

🗣 What Can IELTS Candidates Learn from This?

Just like Benedict, IELTS candidates don’t need to be naturally confident speakers—they just need to sound confident! They need to fake it till they make it.

Even if you're nervous, act as if you're confident.

Confidence isn’t about never feeling nervous—it’s about handling nerves like a pro. If actors can do it on stage, you can do it in your IELTS Speaking test.

@ieltsboyko


💳 Debit Card vs. Credit Card vs. Loyalty Card

🔹 Debit Card – Connected to your bank account; money is deducted instantly.
I used my debit card to pay for lunch, and the amount was withdrawn from my account immediately.

🔹 Credit Card – Allows you to borrow money from the bank and pay later (often with interest).
I booked my hotel using a credit card, and I’ll pay it off next month.

🔹 Loyalty Card – A store rewards card that offers discounts or points; not a payment method.
I used my loyalty card at the supermarket and got a 10% discount.

💡 Other Useful Financial Terms:

Online Transactions – Digital payments (I prefer online transactions for shopping)
Bank Transfer – Moving money between accounts (She sent me money via bank transfer)

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Those who took the test today, the reading passage 3 can be found in this file.

Check the answers.

You're welcome

@ieltsboyko




Speakers don't always pronounce every letter in a word. Unstressed vowels are sometimes not pronounced when they appear between a consonant and /l/ or /r/.

EVERY is usually pronounced /'ev-ri/.
FAMILY is often pronounced /'fæm-li/.

COMMON WORDS IN WHICH A VOWEL IS OFTEN OMITTED:

typically                favourite
jewellery               average        
basically               separate
(adj)
captain                 several          
chocolate             interesting
different               natural        
camera                 general
temperature        physically


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Polysemy is the phenomenon where a single word has multiple related meanings. These meanings often evolve from a common origin and share a conceptual connection.
Some examples of polysemous words:

🔸 Go for
~She is going for a gold at next Olympics. (=trying to win or get something)
~I don’t know which to go for. (=choose)

🔸 Draw
~The company draws energy from renewable sources (=to take something)
~He drew the curtains to let in more light (=to pull or move something in a direction)
~Her speech drew a large audience (=to attract attention)

🔸 Hold
~The city will hold a marathon next month (=to organise an event)
~She holds the view that education is a lifelong process (=to have a belief or opinion)

🔸Blow
~He blew his chance to get the promotion (=to waste an opportunity)
~She blew past her competitors in the race (=to move quickly)

@ieltsboyko


The words that are often confused

LOSE and LOOSE are different parts of speech and are written differently👇

🟣 "to LOSE" /luːz/ verb - to stop having a particular attitude, quality, ability etc, or to gradually have less of it; not win; cannot find something.

Children lose their keys quite often.
• Losing weight is not that easy in winter
.

🟠 “LOOSE”  /luːs/ adjective - not firmly attached; not tied tightly.

A tiger has escaped from the zoo and is still loose.
• I am looking for some loose clothes for my training.


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