Writing a Lot and Saying Little: The Problem of High-level English Candidates.

The Task 2 guidance I’d like to provide tonight is about the danger of writing too much while actually saying very little.

Helping in the discussion of this point is the essay of Ruywadah MS. I don’t know the person. I can’t recall ever reading any of his previous submissions either, but from the overall language she uses, the frustration he expresses and

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 I remember this IELTS candidate very well. His English level was high, but he had not yet learned enough about what specifically the examiners were looking for.  Many thanks to S___ J___. His hard willingness to accept my feedback allowed him to get the 7.5 in writing he needed.

My first direct testimonial!

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First Detailed Task 2 Feedback: Does Tech Make Work Easier?

Hey! That's me!

Welcome back to IELTS Temple, and today marks a milestone for me as an instructor. If you've seen the feedback I've been giving on essays in the Facebook Tips and Tricks group, you'll know I am thorough and put a lot of time and thought into it. That is because I actually enjoy doing it.

What I enjoy is seeing a few, here and there, improve their writing with just a few essays. I think I'm a little reponsible for that.

As of today, I can do that for you too.  My detailed, honest (some say I'm a bit mean at times) and insightful critiques will hopefully show you what your tendencies are and how to improve them. Plus