Spell Out, or Abbreviate in IELTS?

The video tutorial discusses the use of symbols and abbreviations in IELTS listening and writing tasks. It begins with a promotion for a webinar aimed at busy adults, followed by a celebration of student success. The instructor answers a listener's question about using commas and abbreviations in IELTS tasks, emphasizing the importance of using symbols for measurements and monetary units in Task 1. For Task 2, the focus is on maintaining a formal tone by avoiding abbreviations and contractions, while still using symbols for monetary units.

What is the main purpose of the webinar mentioned in the introduction?

• To discuss the history of the IELTS exam

• To provide free resources and study plans for busy adults

• To offer a comprehensive guide to IELTS speaking

• To teach advanced grammar techniques

In the IELTS listening test, how should you write measurements like kilometers?

• Always spell them out

• Write them in capital letters

• Use symbols

• Use abbreviations

When writing task one, how should you denote percentages?

• Spell out the word 'percent'

• Use the percentage symbol

• Write it in capital letters

• Use a decimal point

For writing task two, what is the rule regarding abbreviations?

• Use abbreviations freely

• Abbreviations are mandatory

• Use abbreviations only for measurements

• Avoid abbreviations to maintain formality

In writing task two, how should monetary values be represented?

• Use the currency symbol

• Use a decimal point

• Spell out the currency

• Write the currency in capital letters