Self-Study w/ Z.Y.👩🏻‍🏫✨

Writing was incredibly difficult for me, which is why I took advanced writing courses at Nazarbayev University. Looking back, I realize I could have started learning much earlier through the resources offered by top universities. What I love about these institutions is the level of support they make available to students. Writing centers, research guides, citation help, workshops, feedback services... so many resources are there, waiting to be used. To access this wealth of material, simply type: Uni Name + Writing Center/Writing Resources You'll often find guides, handouts, exercises, and tutorials that can significantly improve your writing—for free. Stay curious. Some of the best learning resources are hiding in plain sight.

it is actually so convenient that IDP allows to choose up to 50 universities to send the results electrinically for free~

Wow, I found it! Do you still not have an idea what people do at universities or colleges? Check this one out: https://youtu.be/iaDpfalKSxQ?si=-6ukp0yXmglM0Jvb This one is so far the best introductory video on studying I’ve seen. It introduces different types of study institutions and why choose them. Overall, if you like it, check their whole “How to College” series😌

However, The main and shortened structure, or the magic pill, for any answer in Writing or Speaking is STATEMENT - WHY - EXAMPLE: I agree/disagree with A, because XYZ. For example, B. The main advantage/disadvantage of A is C. The first reason for that is XYZ. For instance, B. The second reason is DFE. One of the examples is, N. etc. Always say Why. That’s where all the depth and focus lie.

paraphrasing is not only about putting synonyms, it can also be…

Campus of the university I am currently staying in

The most important thing in self-studying is not discipline. It is knowing what suits you the best. And thus being able to be effective and enjoying the process. While there are tons of books on IELTS, I mainly studied for IELTS through YouTube videos. Books seemed not to effective because they were mainly theoretical and required more time to filter out the important from the water. To understand Reading, I worked with google. Those included posts from the all-known IELTSLiz and others. For Writing, I mainly watched E2’s tutorials (there were some others too) For Speaking, it wad mainly KeithSpeakingAcademy (on youtube) and others helpful videos. So, if you are not into working with IELTS books, don’t force yourself to read those. Choose a strategy that would suit your needs and study behavior.

🥁🥁🥁 Думаю провести интенсив на Наурыз, в эту сб-вс утром☀️ Будет камерный, закрытый формат🔒 Количество мест: 3-10 человек, хочу поближе познакомиться с вами, ответить на вопросы, где надо направить Этот интенсив спокойно заменит все видео ютуб, книги или даже репетиторов по ридингу, потому что будет вся база: как готовиться, где, примеры, и тд. Единственное, что останется - это делать практисы и работу над ошибками Участие: 10к тенге; места: first come first served basis, отправляйте «+» в комменты или @jyzstar

Прямой репортаж с 📍Шанхай as a reminder of why we wanna be going abroad, exploring the World and just enjoying ourselves, including our English and brains🧠

если у вас средняя оценка по пробникам 5.5-6.0, не слушайте тех, кто говорят, что невозможно достичь 7.0+ за Х время (месяц-два-к лету-за год, etc.) и даже не спрашивайте. в такие моменты начинаются сомнения и self-questioning, а это отвлекает. Нет ничего невозможного, и так же всё возможно. Если вы хотите подготовиться на 7.5 за месяц, и вы чувствуете, что можете, делайте. Не ждите пока какой-то учитель Английского не скажет, что вы готовы. Don’t wait for the external approval. Некоторым выгодно, когда вы сомневаетесь в себе, потому что тогда вы начнете покупать страховку и передачу ответственности. Focus on. Self-belief on. Imagine yourself the main character of some game or a movie: No worries. No emotions. Only you, your determination, and the goal in front of you. Long story short: if you feel like you’ll make it in X amounts of time, go for it🔥 and if you’re waiting for someone’s approval, you got mine🫶

opened the chat, now we can connect🫂

One of the most accurate outline structures for argumentative essays I’ve seen🙏🏻🙄

пришла идея провести 2-дневный интенсив по IELTS Reading, сижу, структурирую🫶🏻 День 1: Работа с Текстом. Как понимать, читать и передвигаться по тексту. Теория + Разбор Примеров + Практика День 2: Разбор ВСЕХ типов вопросов + стратегии подхода к каждому из видов Идеально как для тех, кто уже начал подготовку, так и для тех, кто ещё даже не знает с чем столкнется🌱

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT IELTS PREP STRATEGY: If you have strong English but don’t know the IELTS format → focus on exam structure, question types, and timing. If you know the IELTS format but your English is weak → stop focusing on the exam and build your language first. If you have both strong English and understand the format → practice under timed conditions and analyze mistakes. If your English is not strong but you also have not much time → combine exam preparation with intensive language exposure. _____ Need help choosing the right IELTS strategy? Consultations are open → @jyzstar

If you’re stressing about IELTS, this message is for you🤍 I know IELTS can feel like something huge. I’ve been there. I was told IELTS was everything and the only thing I needed. In reality, IELTS turned out to be a tool that helps us move forward — to study abroad, apply for scholarships, work internationally🌎 Don’t make IELTS bigger than it actually is. Don’t turn it into something scary, dramatic, or life-defining, because IELTS is a language exam - nothing more and nothing less. Getting a good score is great. But don’t put so much pressure on yourself that the exam starts feeling like the center of your life. You don’t need to spend months or years worrying about it. Instead, approach IELTS calmly and strategically: - Build your English📚 - Understand the format📋 - Learn how the exam works🌐 IELTS like a step on the road, not the whole journey 🚶‍♀️✨ You’ll handle it, I believe in you🫂

Once I was admitted, I was invited to virtual webinars~ Because of the time difference, had to participate in those at nights but it’s worth it: makes me feel part of the community already