Ielts Simon Vocabulary Pdf
Floriana Grundy
Many candidates planning to give the IELTS exam do not have access to authentic material and preparation courses. However, there are various online resources for IELTS practice. With the vast virtual access to the video lessons and worksheets, candidates get to know their weaknesses and strengths. IELTS Simon is one such website that aims to aid you in getting your target result for free!
In this article, we will give an overview of this website, and how it can be used for effective preparation. Moreover, we will also explain both the paid and free resources in detail for all the modules.
IELTS Simon is a free IELTS learning website established by Simon Corcoran, an ex-IELTS examiner. He started this blog intending to make IELTS preparation easy and interesting. This website has authentic resources. Simon himself has stated that there are several blogs and websites that give the wrong information about the IELTS exam. As an ex-examiner, we know that his advice will be more reliable, as he has better insight on the criteria. However, his materials are for self-study only. That means he does not offer any one-on-one mentoring sessions or webinars. Hence, the website can be used by candidates who prefer to study alone, or alongside another preparation course.
Some key features of this website include preparation tips and tricks, lessons for Academic and General Training IELTS, video lessons, sample answers, and much more. We will look at how these resources are integrated in each module.
Simon has established several resources for candidates who are planning to take the IELTS exam to go abroad to settle or study. The resources vary from videos to worksheets. Since most of the resources are for self-study, they are free of cost. However, some of the resources, like ebooks, are not free, but still affordable. Regardless of the price, all the resources are likely to help you in one way or another. We will take a look at the free resources first.
Simon constantly updates free material for the test-takers to help them with their IELTS preparation. Depending on the type of the resource, they are available in PDF form, blog posts, or videos. The material is available on both the old and new websites.
For the listening section, he has published a short guide on the usage of the practice tests. Similarly, he has posted numerous videos with the sample questions. What helped me immensely is the audio provided with the questions, as you can see below. Apart from that, the resources for the listening section include essential tips, extra videos, test format, etc. You can find them here.
These helped me immensely while preparing for my IELTS exam. All the sections were divided properly with subheadings, which made it easier to navigate the required material. I did not feel the need to take further prep courses, as these resources were more than enough.
Simon has uploaded several video lessons, targeting different areas of the sections. The topics are divided properly, and covers almost all the aspects that might be needed to achieve a 7+ band score in the IELTS exam. On this website, you will be able to find the free video lessons. These are accessible anywhere, so you can watch them any time. These lessons helped me in getting my target score.
Apart from the website, Simon also has a Youtube channel, which is frequently uploaded. The material on his channel is similar to the website, including tips and tricks, common mistakes, etc. You can find several playlists for different sections and topics. The best thing about his channel is that the videos are downloadable. Personally, I used to download them a day before, and the next day I could study without getting distracted by other videos.
On the website where you will find the free videos, there are several videos that are paid. These cover the different areas of the sections. The prices vary depending on the number of videos. The individual videos cost $9 but cover one subject. I preferred the sets more, as there is a one-time payment, and you have lifetime access to all the videos.
This ebook is strictly for Writing Task 2. It contains ideas and vocabulary for the said task. Along with the ebook, Simon also adds sample essays and worksheets. The vocabulary is divided according to different topics, including tourism, crime, etc. To buy this book, you can either join the membership course, or buy it and receive it via email. Further instructions related to payment are found here.
This ebook contains seven types of exercises that encourage you to practice and prepare a wide range of questions for IELTS writing and speaking. Sample answers are also given for the 100 flashcards. To reinforce what you have learned from the book, Simon has added extra exercises at the end of the book. This book costs 10.00 and you can buy it through the website.
The clean, hassle-free interface made me genuinely interested in this website. Whether it was the old or the new website, the interface was uncomplicated, and all the subheadings were neatly placed. Questions and vocabulary are on separate pages, while the resources that are section-related are differentiated. In the old website, the subheadings were placed on the left side, so it did not interfere with the study material.
Simon taught us the aspects of all the sections in-depth and provided a wide range of vocabulary and phrases. Apart from that, we got to know the step-by-step method on planning our answer. The practice worksheets had interesting exercises and were of considerable help in improving fundamental concepts like grammar, vocabulary, etc. All the material for the membership course is given on the new website. You can find it here.
IELTS Simon is praised by both the test-takers and non-test-takers. It has received positive feedback regarding the membership course and especially its blog, which is packed with numerous tips and tricks. Furthermore, the resources are organized in their respective sections and are updated frequently. This makes it easier to navigate them.
In both the old and new websites, the interface is hassle-free and neat. I immediately got used to it as I could find the options easily. As you can see from the picture below, the old website had the options on one side, while the recent blog has a drop-down menu. Last but not least: this website and all the material in it is accessible anywhere, at any time.
The best thing about IELTS Simon for me is the accessibility. Whether it is your PC, laptop or phone, you can have access to the free resources anywhere. Even for the paid resources, you get lifetime access. There is no pressure to buy the paid services, as this website is for self-study. The authentic material is easy to use and understand. While it is an excellent website for IELTS preparation, Simon could add one-on-one sessions, or maybe writing correction services. Other than that, it is indeed a reliable source for preparation and practice.
Most of the resources by Simon are for free. The paid resources only require transactions through PayPal. However, you need to sign up to join the membership course. You can easily register through this website. In case of any query regarding registration or rates, you can always contact Simon on his email ielts...@gmail.com.
There are many ways to contact Simon. Firstly, you can contact him via his email ielts...@gmail.com. He also replies to the comments and queries on his website. Other than that, you can contact through the official Facebook or Twitter account, or Youtube channel.
IELTS Simon accepts payments via PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, Credit, or Debit cards. Make sure that you have the official accounts, provided by Simon. You will be given the account details through email once you apply for the membership course or paid resources.
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