The full assessment scales used by IELTS Writing examiners, are NOW available. These consist of the IELTS band descriptors and the detailed, key assessment criteria which support the band descriptors.

#WritingQuestions

May 6 (Uzb)

Task 1 (double charts)

The line graph showing the contribution of five industries to the economy of a country between 2005-2009

The pie chart showing the total employment rate in 2009

Task 2
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should NOT go to school until they are older.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

You can send some more task 2 questions, I'll make a list and pick one randomly.

#2amessays

Got it, I'll post 2 essays this time 😁

Read EACH LINE carefully!

#WritingMarathon registration will open TODAY! Since each participant will receive feedback as well as approximate score for their work, seats are limited!

So postpone your registration AT YOUR OWN RISK ⚠️

Here are they key details you need to know:

1. There will be TEN complete sets of questions (x10 Task 1s & 10xTask 2s) shared daily.

2. The pattern of schedule:

Day 1 - Task 1 (the task will be set at midnight and you will have 24 hours to submit your work)

Day 2 - Task 2 (the task will be set at midnight and you will have 24 hours to submit your work)

Day 3 - Revision (model answers & video explanation)

Day 4 - Day OFF (usually Saturdays because I will be busy with my CELTA course)

p.S. You will ONLY receive FEEDBACK if you submit your work within 24-hr deadline. If you miss this deadline, you should still complete your work to proceed with the marathon, but you won’t get any feedback for late submissions.

3. You won’t be given a new task UNLESS you submit your task #discipline

4. All the tasks will be shared on Google Drive (so you will need a gmail account) plus you submit your work there (we will use telegram only for communication purporses)

5. PRICE: UZS 750,000

Price BREAKDOWN:

a) Models & Explanation UZS 250,000 (25k for each set)

b) Feedback UZS 500,000 (50k for each set)

a + b = 750,000

SET means both task 1 and task 2 and there are ten sets of authentic full writing tests.

BUT you can pay a DISCOUNTED price of only UZS 550,000 if you join by MAY 10 (#PrettySweetBargain)

If you register between May 11-May 13, you will HAVE TO pay the full price. The registration will close strictly at 00:00 on May 14!

The MARATHON starts on MAY 14 (we need those extra FOUR days to set up your portfolios on Google Drive)

I strongly recommend joining this marathon, it will definitely be helpful for everyone!

I'm not saying you'll be able to get 7.5-8.0 from writing immediately after completing the marathon, but you'll gain the core knowledge and find out what you should focus on.

The links:

1. https://wordcounter.net/
2. https://writeandimprove.com/
3. https://ludwig.guru/
4. http://www.just-the-word.com/

Share the video and the channel with your friends!

This is what made me interested in learning German.

I never did tho.

There's two more to add here, as of now:

5. https://quillbot.com/grammar-check
6. https://chat.openai.com/

ChatGPT isn't available in Uzbekistan, so there a couple workarounds - you either find a foreign number, "borrow" it, or use the @aigpt4bot .

Back before the first uzbek niners came out, I remember emailing Chris Pell from IELTS Advantage on individual 1 on 1 sessions to get a band 9.0.

I wanted a niner to teach me how to get a 9.0, but unfortunately a girl from support department replied and told me that they do not offer personalized lessons and live sessions, then she went on advertising the VIP course.

When niners came out, I was at the same time genuinely happy and frustrated.

Happy because these guys broke the glass ceiling preventing uzbeks from getting 9.0.

Sad because that could be me.

I know I might've been too optimistic with that wish to outstrip the guys who've been in this field more than I've been in this world, but anyway, although very little, there still was a chance.

February 1st, this is what I texted my teacher, Sayyod aka)

Credit: IELTS Advantage

Y'all know those English video comparing "non-natives" and "natives" or "basic English" and "advanced English" where there are two people teaching different words/expressions?

I want to unveil that thing coz you see most.of them just opening up thesaurus and picking different fancy and "high-level" uncommon words and making a video about 'em.

Chris Pell from IELTS Advantage said this, a niner Bekzod aka said this, my own teacher said this and I'm saying it now - complicated doesn't mean complex. Everything needs to be as easy to understand as possible, remember the KISS principle.

The most accurate thing I've ever seen in my life.

Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average people.

Is this a positive or negative development?

It is true that some countries support professional athletes by investing in dedicated sports facilities such as gymnasiums, fitness diagnostics centers and training camps, though this privilege does not extend to everyday people. In my mind, this development is generally desirable, though ideally everyone should receive equal attention on matters of fitness and sports.

Admittedly, equal access to specialized sports venues can bring about some benefits. The most immediate benefit is to overall public health. Once people are given access to professional gymnasiums irrespective of their training goals – whether it would be to compete or for its own sake – they are more driven to do exercise. This is followed by gains in their personal health. Having cultivated a culture of fitness and health this way, a country will see general health levels of its citizen rise. Creation of sports halls for public use would also ensure equality of opportunity. That is, the government can level the playing field by giving everyone an equal chance to train and discover their athletic potential. This way, people’s athletic talents will not go untapped.

I, however, would argue that governments should continue investing in specialized sports facilities for competitive athletes. This is because athletes stand better a chance of winning when they can train at a dedicated training venue as their training is made efficient with the help of special equipment such as treadmills and workout machines. Efficiency in training gives athletes an edge over their opponents, enabling them to win. Winning in world tournaments, in turn, will bring a country world recognition. Besides, specialized training facilities might have limited uses for the common man. Given the fact that one can reach a reasonable level of fitness without special equipment, everyday people can do bodyweight workout or use free outdoor facilities to improve their physical condition. In this sense, it might be a waste of resources to subsidize sports facilities for the public.

In conclusion, the fact that some countries prioritize investment for their top athletes over that for average citizens is, to my mind, a change for the better since it bolsters their reputation in terms of sports as well as helping them avoid unnecessary spending.

#task2
363 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

Here are two essays on the same topic. One is by a double niner Mukhammadali Sodikov, other is by me.

I know I'm far behind...