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Secrets behind an A* of English as a second Language ideas share here !!

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Well as far as I know there no secret behind getting an A* or anything like that . The golden rule is to practice as if you're the worst one and to perform as if you're the best one . Make sure you check Alisson Digger's Book too , It's very helpful and highly recommended by examiners .
 
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Well as far as I know there no secret behind getting an A* or anything like that . The golden rule is to practice as if you're the worst one and to perform as if you're the best one . Make sure you check Alisson Digger's Book too , It's very helpful and highly recommended by examiners .

I did practiced a lot like every single past paper and even that book but still I get B's....I dunoo !
 
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English SL is one of the easiest exams . All what u have to concentrate at is how to write a letter,summary or an article as they have most of the marks.

First for the Summary

  • Underline the most important points needed, Depending on what is asked for
  • From the main article just use the important phrases,that u cant change and make sure u use ur own words
  • Reread your summary,make sure all the underlined points are covered ( Not less than the needed which is 6 )
  • Do not use your opinion,ideas or suggestions
  • Do not write less than 100 or more than 120 words
  • Make sure you got no title or more than 1 paragraph

Second for the Letter

  • If your letter is to be formal, make sure you use a formal style of language
  • Use Different Adverbs and Adjectives Not the normal ones
  • Nine marks are given for you content , and another nine marks for the used language, so work hard ;D
  • Stay with the topic,so don't talk about something different, you have a word limit !
  • Remember if its formal use Dear Mr./Mrs.(Last name ), Not the 1st. And use in the end Sincerely,Yours Faithfully
  • Try to use 3 Paragraphs, 1 as an introduction 2 as the body ( main ) 3 for the conclusion

Third the Article

  • Article is different you will have to use a Title,and about 3/4 Parapgraphs
  • There will be ideas given in the question that can help you, Try to use always a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 in the advantages and disadvantages
  • Make sure u write between 150 and 200 words
  • Show organisation of facts, ideas
    and opinions
  • Try to Describe Related situations



Sorry if i dont have all covered ive already done it and cant remember all the points, but i tried to cover the most important ones ;)

But still work hard mate ;)


Good luck
 
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English SL is one of the easiest exams . All what u have to concentrate at is how to write a letter,summary or an article as they have most of the marks.

First for the Summary

  • Underline the most important points needed, Depending on what is asked for
  • From the main article just use the important phrases,that u cant change and make sure u use ur own words
  • Reread your summary,make sure all the underlined points are covered ( Not less than the needed which is 6 )
  • Do not use your opinion,ideas or suggestions
  • Do not write less than 100 or more than 120 words
  • Make sure you got no title or more than 1 paragraph

Second for the Letter

  • If your letter is to be formal, make sure you use a formal style of language
  • Use Different Adverbs and Adjectives Not the normal ones
  • Nine marks are given for you content , and another nine marks for the used language, so work hard ;D
  • Stay with the topic,so don't talk about something different, you have a word limit !
  • Remember if its formal use Dear Mr./Mrs.(Last name ), Not the 1st. And use in the end Sincerely,Yours Faithfully
  • Try to use 3 Paragraphs, 1 as an introduction 2 as the body ( main ) 3 for the conclusion

Third the Article

  • Article is different you will have to use a Title,and about 3/4 Parapgraphs
  • There will be ideas given in the question that can help you, Try to use always a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 in the advantages and disadvantages
  • Make sure u write between 150 and 200 words
  • Show organisation of facts, ideas
    and opinions
  • Try to Describe Related situations



Sorry if i dont have all covered ive already done it and cant remember all the points, but i tried to cover the most important ones ;)

But still work hard mate ;)


Good luck



I REmember this is all I did but still I got a B...Inshallah let me give it another try with ur tips once more thanks a bunch :D
 
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English SL is one of the easiest exams . All what u have to concentrate at is how to write a letter,summary or an article as they have most of the marks.

First for the Summary

  • Underline the most important points needed, Depending on what is asked for
  • From the main article just use the important phrases,that u cant change and make sure u use ur own words
  • Reread your summary,make sure all the underlined points are covered ( Not less than the needed which is 6 )
  • Do not use your opinion,ideas or suggestions
  • Do not write less than 100 or more than 120 words
  • Make sure you got no title or more than 1 paragraph

Second for the Letter

  • If your letter is to be formal, make sure you use a formal style of language
  • Use Different Adverbs and Adjectives Not the normal ones
  • Nine marks are given for you content , and another nine marks for the used language, so work hard ;D
  • Stay with the topic,so don't talk about something different, you have a word limit !
  • Remember if its formal use Dear Mr./Mrs.(Last name ), Not the 1st. And use in the end Sincerely,Yours Faithfully
  • Try to use 3 Paragraphs, 1 as an introduction 2 as the body ( main ) 3 for the conclusion

Third the Article

  • Article is different you will have to use a Title,and about 3/4 Parapgraphs
  • There will be ideas given in the question that can help you, Try to use always a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 in the advantages and disadvantages
  • Make sure u write between 150 and 200 words
  • Show organisation of facts, ideas
    and opinions
  • Try to Describe Related situations



Sorry if i dont have all covered ive already done it and cant remember all the points, but i tried to cover the most important ones ;)

But still work hard mate ;)


Good luck


whO CHECks for you those writings and sees ur mistakes ?
 
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