Your Culture Affects Your IELTS Scores

The video discusses the importance of cultural awareness for IELTS examiners, emphasizing that examiners must be empathetic and unbiased towards different cultures. It explains that candidates' ideas, even if they differ from the examiner's, should not affect their scores. Language variations, such as British and American English, are also addressed, noting that correct usage in either form is acceptable. However, the video highlights that directness in communication, especially in writing, is crucial for scoring well, as indirect communication styles from some cultures may need adjustment.

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