I've mentioned slow practice in a few lessons this week, and I've explained before that you should aim to get better before you get faster (click here to see that lesson).
Before I finish with the "slow" theme, I'd like to recommend that you put the words "slow practice" into Google (or another search engine). You'll find lots of interesting articles about the importance of slow practice in music, sport, martial arts and other areas of life. Why not use the same concept as one of your language learning tools?
Dear Simon
I recently wrote ielts exam, and want to ask.
In writing task 2, I wrote 'authority of country' instead of 'fame of country'. I mean famous sportsmans can make improve authority of country.
Did I write correctly?
Posted by: Redttt | March 18, 2017 at 11:54
I think "Slow practice" can be applied to practicing all 4 skills. It is very effecttive to increase my proficiency in English
By the way, in writing task 2, when I sit the real exam, I do not think that I can both check errors and better my essay ( add more good phrases or vocabulary ) within the last 5 minutes or less.
Do you think that I should try double checking?
At my first check, I only focus on checking my grammar and vocabulary (am I using this word correctly, is it suitable for the context)
At my second check ( if I have more time left), I will focus on adding more good vocabulary and phrases to perfect my essay.
( During 10 minutes for each main paragraph, I will try to use as many good vocabulary and collocations as possible, but because I must make sure that I only limit the time to 10 minutes, so I cannot write down all good phrases I have in my mind)
Posted by: Nam Anh | March 18, 2017 at 14:42
I remember that today you are teaching your course ( i don't know if I use this phrase correctly ^^) in Manchester, I hope that you are having such a good day of teaching and learning with your students during the course)
Posted by: Nam Anh | March 18, 2017 at 14:54
Hi Sir! I have a question.
During my speaking exam, obviously i was speaking fast. In part 2 i didn't speak full 2 minutes and also in part 3 i failed to answer one question by saying 'i have no idea at all'.
Can i get 6.5 ?
Posted by: Kanan | March 19, 2017 at 08:58