British vs American Spelling
If you are preparing for IELTS, then you are probably aware that there is a difference between British and American English. These versions of English…
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How to Improve your IELTS Writing Score
Of the four parts of the IELTS exam, most people find that writing is the hardest. In fact, even incredibly skilled candidates struggle to get…
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Past Simple vs Past Perfect
English grammar can be difficult to master and that’s partially because of all the different verb tenses we have. Some of them seem quite confusing…
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Complex Sentences
Today, we are going to do an important grammar lesson. I will show you what a complex sentence is and then give lots of examples…
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How to Score Band 9 [Video Lesson]
Yesterday, one of the students using my writing correction service sent me an interesting IELTS question and it prompted me to write an answer that…
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Taxing Fast Food: Model IELTS Essay
Today, we are going to look at a sample band 9 answer for an IELTS task 2 question about fast food. Specifically, it is about…
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Airport Vocabulary
In the 21st century, going to an airport is a common experience for many millions of people. As such, it is useful to know lots…
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How to Put Examples in an IELTS Essay
Today, you are going to learn how to put examples in an IELTS essay. Specifically, this will be a task 2 essay because you won’t…
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Taking Up A New Sport [Sample IELTS Letter]
Today, we’re going to look at a band 9 letter about sport. I recently wrote this for one of the students using my writing correction…
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Pluralisation: An Essential Grammar Guide
Today, I’m going to teach you about pluralisation. In English grammar, this means using your words to say whether there is one thing or more…
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Content or Contents?
When I’m marking essays for my IELTS writing correction service, I sometimes find that people misuse the word “content.” This is understandable because actually it…
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Looking After the Elderly [IELTS Model Answer]
Today, I want to give you some advice about an interesting IELTS writing task 2 question. It concerns the tricky topic of “elder care” and…
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New Video: Articles and IELTS Writing Task 1
A few days ago, I posted a new video on my YouTube channel. It teaches an essential grammar rule that can help you to get…
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How to Use “Would” [English Grammar]
You’ve likely encountered the word “would” and possibly wondered about its varied uses. Although “would” is a modal verb, it serves multiple functions in English…
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Dress Code [IELTS Model Answer]
Today, I want to show you a model answer for an IELTS writing task 2 question about dress codes. That means what people wear when…
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Adverbs and Word Order
Adverbs are a vital part of English grammar, often providing critical information about how, when, or where an action occurs. However, their placement within a…
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Phrasal Verbs
Today, I’m going to teach you about phrasal verbs. I’ll explain what they are, then give you some examples. I’ll also make lists of phrasal…
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Least vs Lowest [English Grammar]
As you dive deeper into the intricacies of the English language, you’ll frequently come across words that seem interchangeable but carry distinct meanings in different…
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