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Social media has brought me into contact with thousands of IELTS candidates and teachers. This experience has given me a better understanding of common problems and key misunderstandings about the test. The book helps to dispel the myths about IELTS that keep people stuck at band 6 and 6.5, and also shows you how to study and practise, so you can finally make progress and get the score you need in any part of the test.
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Dear Pauline,
As you have mentioned in the book, we can use British English or American English, both are fine, but what about a mix of these two? I tend to use American English pronunciation and British spelling, for example, I write ‘aesthetic’ but I pronounce /esˈθet̬.ɪk/ as /esˈθed.ɪk/ or sometimes I use a mix of UK and US vocabulary in the same writing or speaking (rubber, eraser, football, soccer,etc.) and these things have become a fossil habit of mine. Some teachers said I need to stick with only one between British English and American English but I’m gonna take the exam soon so I’m really worried about this.
Thank you, have a great day!
Pauline
Nowadays, a lot of the time British and US spellings are used interchangeably – especially s or z – the only ones that are very noticeable in my view are or / our. Just be sure to stick to one of these (color / colour etc) and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Tram
It helps me so much in my study, and, I want to send a big “Thank you” to you.
Thuy My
Hello Ms Pauline Cullen!
I bought your book last week but I want to access to the book via two devices ( my phone and my laptop ) but when I tried to access on the laptop, access denied. What should I do? Your consideration would be the best help for me, thank you
Pauline
Hello, If you email me I can reset it for you. Use the email sent from me via Kotobee with your password.
Nutpakal Ketprasit
IELTS TEACHER – THE KEY TO IELTS SUCCESS is the genuine IELTS preparation book written by IELTS expert, Pauline.
I have found this book very useful. It helps IELTS candidates overcome the IELTS in the right way.
This book is highly recommended if you attempt to achieve the desired Band score.
PS: I’m very hopeful that the new book by Pauline will be published online soon.
Ahmad Qodirov
Hi everyone, hope you are safe out there! The key to IELTS success is the best book I have ever read to understand what is IELTS all about, how to prepare using reliable, valid sources and methods and achieve 7+!
Today I have finished this book and to be honest, I have learned plenty of valuable knowledge and understood my mistakes. The book is written by an internationally recognized IELTS expert, test writer, and examiner, Pauline Cullen. If there is one book to start an IELTS preparation, this is it! So give it a try and read it, crack band 7+ in IELTS 💪!
Mohsen Gholami
This book is one of the best and informative resources that I have ever read.
I’m sure that everything exists in this source is mandatory and very useful for IELTS test takers and IELTS instructors.
Thanks a lot and all the best, dear Pauline.
Thomas Chen
I read this book several times. I find it really helpful to get a clear idea of what IELTS exactly requires and what band descriptors really mean. A lot of valuable information here I cannot gain elsewhere. Kudos to Pauline. She is the single IELTS authority in my view.
Harshdeep Sharma
hey Pauline i am going to appear in general training IELTS, could you provide me an assistance and how i can attend your classes…
Pauline
Hello, I don’t offer classes at the moment. The best you can do is start with my free book (the download is on this page). It shows you how to study for the test. Also look through all of the blog posts here and the photos on my Facebook page.
Magdalena
I am a recent English language graduate and I have started giving IELTS lessons at a cultural center in my country a few weeks ago. I have to say that this book is unbeliavable. It has helped me a lot as it contains practical tips for improving my students’ progress. Thank you for making this book available for everybody who is interested in IELTS and for giving us many useful tips!
Pauline
I’m glad you’re finding it useful, Magdalena.
Anh Mai
The book is simple enough for intermediate or above students to understand and apply the tips. I am so eager for the upcoming Workbook. I am ready to pay for the book to support the author Pauline.
Amanda
When is the Key to IELTS Writing Workbook coming?
Pauline
When I have finished writing it I will be able to give an estimate on publishing dates.
Nazmul Haque
My eyes were closed, do not know how to learn English due to, most likely, our education system, but now i am convinced, after learning from your precious advice, that i need to take preparation from authentic materials, and now i am doing this. Other than thanking, and wishing you the best luck i have not many other words to express my gratitude. The Almighty God may give you long life.
Pauline
I wish you all the best of luck, Nazmul. Make sure to read the book more than once and really work hard at applying the advice to your study and practice. Work on all of your skills, not just the ones you think are a problem.
Grace Nguyen
This book is extremely useful. Thank you very much for sharing it for free. I am looking forward to your books about writing practice.
Omid Yektakhah
A great and informative book that could help us teachers guide our students and make the path to an IELTS band score clearer for them. Dear Pauline, we are waiting for the “workbook” on writing!
Ashish Saini
This book is simply phenomenal, which cleared all my doubts. I have realised what I have doing wrong. Thank you so much Pauline. I could not wait for your next book on IELTS Writing.
Pauline
Thank you! I’m really pleased you found it helpful, Ashish
AHMER HANIF
Amazing. It’s a MUST for both IELTS teachers and test-takers.
Olivia
Wonderful book Pauline, you are a star (or five)!
Pauline
Thanks, Olivia!
Charles Cornelius
I’m an IELTS teacher and this book is helping me to clarify a lot of issues related to teaching IELTS to students. There’s a huge amount of information in this book, a lot of it very technical, and so I would recommend this book to all IELTS teachers, so that they can develop a deeper understanding of what students need to do in order to get the band score they need. Thanks Pauline.
Pauline
Thanks, Charles, that’s really nice to hear.
sharifsarkar
informative books.i really bestead to learn book
Pauline
‘Strongly recommended. Amazing effort put in by the author. A step by step guide that helps you climb the ladder to success. I came to know what I was actually doing wrong in all those previous attempts. I enjoyed reading the e-book as it seemed as if the author saw right through me, picking all the shortcomings and forcing me to correct them. I also read Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS. It was extremely helpful. I bought the Cullen IELTS vocab app, it was very useful. One thing that I should admit is I bought the 8+ one and I was aware that I should have completed the 7+ one first ( yes, now and then I tried taking short cuts,but no, not a good idea…)
Finally, I got my IELTS results on the 11th of November – I improved my reading from 6.5 to 7.5, previously I always ran short of time, on the exam day I completed the reading section ten minutes ahead. I also improved my writing from 6.5 to 7. Finally I will be sitting for the PLAB exam. Once again, a very big thank you PAULINE CULLEN! Stay blessed. You are doing a marvellous job’