How to handle culture shock when moving to a new country<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
There is a very predictable pattern in the lives of all first-year and transfer students domestic or international. When you first hit your new campus, everything is so new, exciting, charming, and fun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There are orientation activities, mixers, parties, events, and activities meant to get students out, meeting each other, and getting to know the campus. We call this the “honeymoon stage” of culture shock. \r\n
\r\nYou feel very much like the tourist, enjoying all your new environs have to offer. But then one day you wake up with a mind shift.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The “Fight or Flight” Stage<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suddenly everything and everybody seems so materialistic, shallow, ethnocentric, bigoted, and the list goes on and on. You may find yourself being extremely judgmental and critical of your host country, the culture, and the people around you.\r\n
\r\n You may think your domestic peers eat too much of all the wrong foods, are too loud, or are too nosey. You are missing your home, your country, your culture, your friends and family, and your lifestyle in general. \r\n
\r\nThis is the crisis stage of culture shock. You are feeling overwhelmed by all the changes you have to deal with and your minority status may be making you feel marginalized. \r\n
\r\nCommon reactions to this crisis stage are what give it the nickname of the “Fight or Flight” stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This is when students resist adjustment and want to return to their home country and old friends. \r\n
\r\nMany students begin to feel they have made a mistake and start thinking about leaving or transferring. \r\n
\r\nYou may become angry and start mocking your host country culture, something which can be very dangerous. \r\n
\r\nYou may become terribly unhappy – even depressed – and as a result, you just want to escape and withdraw from it all. You may end up self-isolating, avoiding others, or refusing invitations, all of which can lead to loneliness and despair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Other signs and symptoms of culture shock can include paranoia, anxiety, fatigue, feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt, boredom, or confusion. It is not uncommon to have frequent complaints of physical ailments or sleep disturbances.\r\n
\r\n Sometimes the student health services will take notice of frequent visits for health complaints and suggest students make an appointment with the student mental health services or a counsellor to talk about culture shock and adjustment issues. Don’t be afraid to make use of these services!<\/p>\r\n\r\n
“I really miss home”<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Homesickness is best described as a longing or an aching for the familiar things from home. It doesn’t necessarily mean missing your parents, friends or other tangible things, but instead, you associate home with feelings such as love, affirmation, and security.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Homesickness is tough to avoid – not just for international students but all students. Many domestic students are also far away from home, maybe for the first time. \r\n
\r\nHomesickness is an expression of grief. You are grieving over all the things you have left behind – losses. Domestic students share many of the same losses that you do – home, family, friends, routines, and way of life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Not everyone will necessarily experience homesickness, but for those who do, it will manifest itself in different ways for different people. \r\n
\r\nFor some, it will be preoccupying thoughts of home. For others, it may be frequent phone calls home or feelings of anxiety or discomfort. For most people, it is manifested in a good cry and generally feeling blue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
How to beat homesickness<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Plan a time when you don’t have to be anywhere for a while. \r\n
- Put your favourite music on. \r\n
- Look at your pictures from home, scrapbooks, or school yearbooks. \r\n
- Have a good cry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Once you’ve done that, perhaps get on the internet and chat with your old friends and see what they are up to, or call home and have a nice, long talk with your family…then go cry again. It’s okay to give in to homesickness and do it right rather than trying to beat it back and be on the losing end of things. \r\n
\r\nBy allowing yourself to openly grieve you are validating all the joy and good things from home; they are worth being sad over. Then take a deep breath and move on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Overwhelming homesickness may come back a few more times and you can give in to it again, but if it hangs around without letting go despite your efforts to deal with it, then think about talking with someone who can help, whether it is an upper-class student, an advisor, a friend, a coach, a professor, or a counsellor. \r\n
\r\nYou are not alone and people are happy to be helpful to students at this difficult stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
How to shake the blues<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Engage in activities that bring you joy.
- Look for volunteer opportunities such as community service projects. \r\n
- Get your mind off things by going to a comedy film or out with new friends. \r\n
- Push yourself to go out and socialize even if you don’t feel like it. It usually turns out to be a better time than you thought.\r\n
- Do something nice for someone else.
- Try identifying all the good that has come from this change in your life.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Along with the losses of what you have left behind is a realm of gains. What are some of the positive things that have come out of this experience?\r\n
\r\n You may be missing your old friends, but you are making new ones, seeing new places, and having some exciting new experiences. Don’t give up. You will get through it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Eventually, and this can be weeks or months depending on the individual student, negativities begin to melt away and you begin to see the value in both your new home and the place where you have come from. \r\n
\r\nThere may still be much you don’t care for in this new place, but you can now sort out things you were not so fond of at home either. \r\n
\r\nYour perspective is changing. You are balancing your experiences. You begin to relax and develop some routines that help bring structure and propel you forward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The good news is that research by the Interchange Institute has shown that people who have received training before making an international relocation have easier adjustments. \r\n
\r\nSo just knowing that this list of chaotic emotions is not only normal, but it is expected and temporary will help you remember you are not going crazy, you are simply going through culture shock. \r\n
\r\n\r\n Special thanks to Tina L. Quick for providing us with this article. Tina is the author of two extraordinary books dedicated to international students going to study in America: Survive and Thrive: The International Student’s Guide to Succeeding in the U.S. and The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition.<\/I><\/p>","css":null,"canonical_url":"https:\/\/whyistudyhere.com\/stories\/culture-shock-how-to-handle-it","meta_title":"Culture shock - How to handle it","meta_description":"How to handle culture shock when moving to a new country There is a very predictable pattern in the lives of all first-year and transfer students domestic or international. When you first hit your new campus, everything is so new, exciting, charming, and fun. There are orientation activiti","created_at":"2024-04-10T09:47:27.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-07-16T11:37:17.000000Z"},{"id":38,"title":"Your Mental Health at University","slug":"your-mental-health-at-university","status":"published","institution":"Uncategorised","img":"https:\/\/ik.imagekit.io\/eduKudu\/wsh\/stories\/5b1e2b9b-9fc7-458c-92cd-dc23a362e6c5.png?tr=w-920,h-520,fo-auto","contents":"
How To Get Support & What You Can Do<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
A range of studies have shown that depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions are prevalent within young people, especially those who are attending university for the first time and are getting used to this big change in their lives. If you are struggling, remember that you are definitely not alone!<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to UCAS, there has been a 450% increase in student mental health declarations over the last decade. \r\n
\r\nWith more awareness and acceptance of mental health conditions now than we had ten years ago, this isn’t too surprising. But it does show that students at university are particularly vulnerable to having poor mental health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This is caused by a variety of factors starting with the most obvious ones:<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Culture shock<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Financial concerns<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Homesickness<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alongside this, social media usage can cause anxiety and even confidence or self-esteem issues. By spending so much time on social media, students are exposed to an involuntary life examination process where they end up comparing themselves to others (or, better said, to others’ photos).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Students may come across others having a brilliant time at university, whilst they feel homesick and lonely, and this kind of content can only fuel these negative feelings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
That’s why it’s the university’s responsibility to convince students to spend more time outside by creating a range of extracurricular activities meant to:<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Help students to get hands-on experience in a new skill or sport and put theory into practice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Delve into the culture of the country, meet locals, and start coming to terms with living in a new country.<\/p>\r\n
At the application stage, ensure that you search what mental health services are on offer at your chosen university, especially if you are in need of tailored support or have a disability.<\/I><\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ideal university environment is one where you feel welcome, safe and greeted with open arms by everyone, but you may find that you feel excluded or isolated from domestic students when you initially arrive in a new country. A university’s commitment to establishing respect and inclusivity is paramount. Having a strong student support service specifically dedicated to mental health issues is vital.\r\n
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Study abroad students should do their research thoroughly and always check whether their chosen university or college integrates diverse cultures into their curriculum and is known for addressing any issues that may arise along the way, such as mental health concerns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You’ve probably noticed, it’s not a perfect world out there, but the university you pick has to do everything in its power to encourage you and your peers to make it better. This starts with understanding, accepting and working to ease the mental health problems of students.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Once you are at university, it is important to ensure that you look after yourself and your mental health in any way that you can. Not everything works for everyone, and not everyone is able to do everything, but be patient, and try your best to implement some form of self-care.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You could:<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Visit mental health professionals if you feel your mental health is becoming a problem or concern.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Ensure you are in contact with the university’s mental health team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- If you need a disability plan or a reasonable adjustment plan at university to help with your studies, then make sure you schedule an appointment with the member of staff in charge of this, so that the plan can be put in place as soon as possible. This will usually be a guidance counsellor, personal tutor or mental health officer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Take long walks, get outside into nature, exercise when you can, or just get out for some fresh air.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Stay in regular contact with friends and family, and make sure you reach out to those who you love and trust if you feel you are struggling or worsening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Try to get out and about for socialisation, even if you don’t feel like it to begin with, it could turn into an enjoyable experience, and continued isolation will not help your mental health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Try and do something new, be that an activity (such as painting) or a sport (such as cycling). Trying something new, although not a cure, might give you the boost that you need.<\/p>","css":null,"canonical_url":"https:\/\/whyistudyhere.com\/stories\/your-mental-health-at-university","meta_title":"Your Mental Health at University","meta_description":"How To Get Support & What You Can Do A range of studies have shown that depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions are prevalent within young people, especially those who are attending university for the first time and are getting used to this big change in their lives. If you ","created_at":"2024-04-11T13:41:17.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-07-16T11:37:17.000000Z"},{"id":36,"title":"How to relieve stress in college","slug":"how-to-relieve-stress-in-college","status":"published","institution":"Uncategorised","img":"https:\/\/ik.imagekit.io\/eduKudu\/wsh\/stories\/07c6d637-cf62-4cc8-a4f9-47e63a61a0e0.png?tr=w-920,h-520,fo-auto","contents":"
Choosing a college and a future profession is one of the most important steps in the life of a student, as it basically defines their future. Moving from your family home to campus is a responsible step - but can be stressful nonetheless.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A new home, new friends, a new society, new subjects—everything seems so unknown but equally exciting. \r\n
\r\nHowever, do not be nervous if you think that you are not 100% ready for this adult life, as everything gets better with time and experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You need some time to get used to your surroundings, and this period of time might go quicker than you expect.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Most students feel a little confused at the beginning of their education, as there is a lot of change and a lot to get used to, but there are numerous ways to get acquainted with your new life and become more familiar with it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Attend extracurricular events<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
We recommend visiting events organized by other students as a way to meet your classmates and maybe some new friends. \r\n
\r\nOf course, you’ll need to attend on your own for the first time, but it’s the first step to finding some new friends to socialise with.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Just be yourself and try to feel free, as it is a great time in your life that will never repeat, so just enjoy it and have fun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Making friendships is vital during your time at college, and you may even end up making lifelong friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Find a hobby<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
If you already have the activities and hobbies that help you feel relaxed, then now is the perfect time to go and sign up for them. Get involved!<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Usually universities host events to promote the different clubs and societies on offer or alternatively it may be possible to sign up online. If you do not have any ideas for what activities you might like, then you should ask yourself what makes you feel happy and relieved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You could sign up for yoga classes, join a book club, join cheerleading, a college sports team, or any other extracurriculars that your university might offer. Make sure that your new hobbies help you connect with other people in college as that will make your student life brighter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meditation<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meditation is one of the best ways to help you feel less stressed. Regular meditation can fill you with energy and inspiration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You can turn on meditation on your smartphone in the morning or evening, in college during the break, whilst walking, and so on. Audio recorded meditation is the most readily available and provides you with a detailed tutorial on what you should do to relieve stress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You can also write down and record your own meditation with the words and phrases that you would like to hear most at the moment. Meditations take some time to start working and becoming beneficial, so you will have to practice meditations for several weeks before you truly feel the results.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Get things well-organized<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Planning is one of the most useful habits you can gain. Make sure that you plan your daily activities like waking up, morning exercise, college classes, activities after classes, meeting friends, attending events, and so on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When you know what you are going to do during your day or week, you will have less spare time to feel bored or lonely. In the case that you have too much free time, you can think of new activities to do with your new friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Positive thinking<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
This is not something imaginary, it is a great skill that you should try to become proficient in. It is not an easy task to start thinking positively right away. To enhance this ability, you should follow what you are thinking about and try to banish all negative thoughts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
If you find yourself thinking negatively, it is important to acknowledge those thoughts and then attempt to replace them with a positive viewpoint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Moreover, you could write down a list of positive affirmations and read them every morning to remind yourself of your goals and values in life. Additionally, read some books that teach self care and positive thinking so that you can learn a range of techniques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It is also vital to wisely pick the literature you read, as not all books and articles you can find on the web or in libraries are worth paying attention to, so look at reviews and ratings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Get support from your family<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
College is a big step in your adult life, but do not be afraid to ask for support from your family members. You could tell them about your worries and get some more personalised tips, or you could visit them more often.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Of course, your new friends can also back you in difficult moments, but nobody can calm you down better than your closest family.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To end<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Try your best to watch your thoughts and do not get down if you don’t achieve your goals straight away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Do the things that bring you joy and make you happy and the stress should start to fade. Ensure you reach out to mental health and support teams at university should you start to feel the stress is unmanageable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/p>","css":null,"canonical_url":"https:\/\/whyistudyhere.com\/stories\/how-to-relieve-stress-in-college","meta_title":"How to relieve stress in college","meta_description":"Choosing a college and a future profession is one of the most important steps in the life of a student, as it basically defines their future. Moving from your family home to campus is a responsible step - but can be stressful nonetheless. A new home, new friends, a new society, new subject","created_at":"2024-04-10T15:07:12.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-07-16T11:37:17.000000Z"},{"id":39,"title":"4 Tips for Making College More Affordable","slug":"4-tips-for-making-college-more-affordable","status":"published","institution":"Uncategorised","img":"https:\/\/ik.imagekit.io\/eduKudu\/wsh\/stories\/9ab9c5e3-84de-4319-95bb-f39610fd170e.png?tr=w-920,h-520,fo-auto","contents":"
If there is anything that everyone hears about college, it's that it can be expensive.<\/p><\/h3>\r\n\r\n
College costs are not affordable for the average family, and many people rely heavily on scholarships, grants, and loans to be able to afford higher education.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Colleges usually expect both parents and students to contribute due to the high cost, but this can be a hardship for many students whose parents can not contribute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
If you or your child is looking for a way to afford higher education then follow these tips:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
1. Apply for all the scholarships<\/p><\/h3>\r\n\r\n
There are scholarships for everything; grades, sports, clubs, essays, etc. Look high and low for scholarships to apply to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also, search for scholarships specifically focused on students in your major or program. There are also scholarships that are focused on specific countries or regions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The more scholarships you apply to, the better chance you have at offsetting the mountain of bills that come alongside college.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2. Part-time work<\/p><\/h3>\r\n\r\n
Consider getting a part time job alongside your studies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This could be something like a bar job, a cafe job or even selling tickets to events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Find something that works around your schedule and is manageable alongside your studies, this way you'll have some extra money to support your lifestyle, without taking too much time away from your studies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
3. Think about employability<\/p><\/h3>\r\n\r\n
Think about the employability of your course, so that when you have completed your tuition, you are able to get a job that can pay back some of the debt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Consider which courses interest you, that are also going to help you find a good job in the end.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
4. Get thrifty<\/p><\/h3>\r\n\r\n
Can you live at home and commute? Buy your books second hand? Go part-time? Use a second hand laptop? Borrow equipment from family or friends?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The more ways you can save money, the better off you will be.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
So use your brain and come up with some ways to cut financial corners. Every little bit that you can put towards tuition instead of towards other things will help you greatly in the long run.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although paying for college can be daunting, there are options to consider when it comes to payment. Make sure that you look around at everything available to you before you rule out pursuing further education.<\/p>","css":null,"canonical_url":"https:\/\/whyistudyhere.com\/stories\/4-tips-for-making-college-more-affordable","meta_title":"4 Tips for Making College More Affordable","meta_description":"If there is anything that everyone hears about college, it's that it can be expensive. College costs are not affordable for the average family, and many people rely heavily on scholarships, grants, and loans to be able to afford higher education. Colleges usually expect both parents and st","created_at":"2024-04-11T14:58:13.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-07-16T11:37:17.000000Z"},{"id":63,"title":"How to Write a Personal Statement Letter","slug":"how-to-write-a-personal-statement-letter","status":"published","institution":"Uncategorised","img":"https:\/\/ik.imagekit.io\/eduKudu\/wsh\/stories\/34c64497-1e73-4091-a37d-e2dc7a38d623.png?tr=w-920,h-520,fo-auto","contents":"
For everything you write, ask yourself the question “so what?” For most applications you will have very little space to prove yourself, so make sure that everything you present is important, and that its importance is clearly articulated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Be specific. You need to be able to answer: Why YOU? and why HERE?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Be careful with the use of AI, you can use it for inspiration, but it is not recommended to use it to write with.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Limitations are important. DON’T go over page or word limits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
REVISE. REVISE. REVISE. Make sure you ask other people to read and critique the statement. This will improve it, and may clarify it in your own mind. Sample Structure (with guide questions!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Paragraph 1: State your own personal desire to study in your particular field. BE SPECIFIC. What is it that you are doing and why do you want to do it?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Paragraph 2: Which specific degree or programme do you want to do, and why do you want to do that particular programme? What characteristics of it appeal to you? Why is this an ideal programme for you and your current position?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Paragraph 3: Why do you want to do it at this particular institution? Are there specific teachers\/resources that make that institution the best place to study?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Paragraph 4: What will you do if (when) accepted and why? Outline your intentions and what you hope to (will) achieve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Paragraphs 5 and 6: Provide some background and personal history as evidence of why you would be a good candidate. What have you done in the past to suggest that you will be a good investment in the future? Prove that you are ready for this opportunity now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Conclusion: Be convinced and convincing. This is a final chance to say why you want to do what you want to do, but in a bigger picture. Where will it lead? Why is it important to you, and others? Leave them in no doubt that they have to interview you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/p>","css":null,"canonical_url":"https:\/\/whyistudyhere.com\/stories\/how-to-write-a-personal-statement-letter","meta_title":"How to Write a Personal Statement Letter","meta_description":"For everything you write, ask yourself the question \u201cso what?\u201d For most applications you will have very little space to prove yourself, so make sure that everything you present is important, and that its importance is clearly articulated. Be specific. You need to be able to answer: Why","created_at":"2024-07-30T15:06:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-07-30T15:07:38.000000Z"},{"id":37,"title":"7 Great ESL Websites for English Learners","slug":"7-great-esl-websites-for-english-learners","status":"published","institution":"Uncategorised","img":"https:\/\/ik.imagekit.io\/eduKudu\/wsh\/stories\/b53a12b8-7482-4f46-8b2c-d9605752612b.png?tr=w-920,h-520,fo-auto","contents":"
Learning a new language can be time consuming, made even longer by the hours spent searching for good online resources. \r\n
\r\nWhether you’ve just started learning English, or you’re studying for your IELTS or TOEFL exams, we’ve done the surfing for you.
\r\nHere are our top websites with useful resources to help you on your way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
1. BBC<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
The BBC has a wide range of resources for English language students, and their Learning English website is a great place to start. With online courses, classes, videos and quizzes for all levels of ability, you can learn new language skills and put them straight to the test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Get help with your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as understanding the words in the news. It’s a one-stop shop for every English student.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2. Business English Pod<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
If you’re learning English for the workplace, the Business English Pod YouTube channel is for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Their videos focus on teaching Business English vocabulary and grammar, as well as core workplace skills such as answering the telephone, interview tips and talking in meetings. Their advanced level videos will get you up to speed in no time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
3. English Page<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Listening is one of the best ways to enhance your language skills, and English Page has the resources to help. You can access talk shows, drama, news reports, sports, music and much more, so there’s something to interest everyone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With shows from the BBC and American National Public Radio, you can choose to listen to British English or American English programmes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
4. Dave’s ESL Café<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Visit Dave’s ESL Café for help with phrasal verbs, idioms, slang and grammar tips.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You can chat with other English language students in the online forums and practise your English by joining in on discussions. If you’re preparing for your TOEFL exams, there’s also a job board to help you find work once you qualify as a language teacher.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
5. British Council<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
The LearnEnglish website from the British Council is another great site for English learners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You can take their free English test to find your skill level, and improve with downloadable podcasts, games, academic writing help and an IELTS section. You can also download free speaking, listening and writing apps for your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
6. Flo Joe<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
If you’re studying for any of the Cambridge exams including FCE, Cambridge Advanced, and Proficiency, Flo-Joe is a great resource.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They provide practice tests in all the papers from Listening to Reading. They also have a new resource for IELTS Speaking with free weekly vocab and practice tests on topics that are likely to come up in the exam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
7. IELTS Podcast<\/h3><\/p>\r\n\r\n
If you’re preparing for your IELTS exam, you must visit the IELTS Podcast website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It offers a full breakdown of each exam along with the marking criteria, writing tasks, sample essays and practice questions. \r\n
\r\nAnd if you prefer to learn on the go, you can subscribe to their podcasts for free tips and tutorials on how best to prepare for your exam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hopefully this article will help you spend less time searching for these websites, and more time improving your English.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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