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In today’s IELTS speaking lesson we’re going to look at a question from part 2. I will help you analyze the question, make notes, give some useful language, and then I will give you a...
9 IELTS Phrases to Avoid
There are many different ways to prepare for the IELTS exam, but in the end it is a test of your English skills. It is not about memorizing phrases or formulas. It helps to have a good vocabulary,...
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For two years, I have been updating this website regularly with hints and tips for IELTS, as well as sample essays, question analyses, and general guides to all parts of the IELTS exam. I...
Story Structure: IELTS Speaking Part 2
Being able to tell a story is an important IELTS skill. I don’t mean spinning a fictional tale… You don’t have to be the next J.K. Rowling! But you should be able to talk fluently...
The 6 Best Books for Studying IELTS
There are so many important components to prepare for IELTS. Above all, you must practice, whether you do so online or with a friend or a teacher. However, if you prefer to study from a book, there...
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Be Careful Buying IELTS Materials
This is a public service announcement of sorts. Today I was looking at...
IELTS Speaking Part 2
The IELTS speaking test is comprised of three parts, each of which is a...
IELTS Listening Section 4 Advice and Practice
The IELTS listening exam is comprised of four sections, and they are each...
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Describe a Restaurant [IELTS Speaking Part 2]
In the IELTS speaking exam, you may be asked about almost any common part of...
How to Succeed in General Training Writing Task 1
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Straw No More, by Molly Steer
A few days ago I posted an article to help you with your IELTS listening...
Why you should define your fears instead of your goals
Today we are going to look at an interesting TED talk by a popular American...
How to Stay Calm When You Know You’ll Be Stressed
They say that stress is a killer. It’s true – being stressed is...
The Brain-Changing Effects of Exercise
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Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator, by Tim Urban
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Do You Need to Provide a Balanced Answer to Agree/Disagree Questions?
In the IELTS writing exam, as with other forms of academic English, people...
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Immigration Topic [IELTS Writing Task 2]
Today we’re going to look at a typical IELTS writing task 2 question...
IELTS Writing Task 2: Two-Part Questions
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IELTS Writing: Should I Write 4 or 5 Paragraphs?
If you’ve been studying IELTS for a long time, you’ll see...
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Omitting Relative Pronouns
Adjective clauses, which are also known as relative clauses, give extra...
Participle Clauses
Participle clauses are a kind of adverbial clause in that they give extra...
Should you use the Passive Voice for IELTS?
Students often ask me about the passive voice and whether or not they...
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30 Day IELTS Writing Challenge
I have some exciting news. Next month, I’m going to start the 30 Day...
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