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Photographer Camille Seaman has been chasing storms for 5 years. In this talk she shows stunning, surreal photos of the heavens in tumult. Listening Watch…
Read the guide : Camille Seaman: Photos from a storm chaserThe IELTS exam can seem really difficult and many people feel that their efforts are doomed. However, it is a quite achievable goal to succeed…
Read the guide : 20 Helpful Tips for the IELTS ExamWhat do you do when you have to describe a line graph or bar chart in the IELTS Writing Task 1 and you find it’s…
Read the guide : Grouping Data in the IELTS Writing Task 1IELTS Writing Task 1 needn’t be so difficult, yet many students fear it. They panic when faced with a line graph, bar chart, pie chart,…
Read the guide : Some Tips for IELTS Writing Task 1The following is a sample answer for IELTS writing task 2. You can learn about IELTS essay structures here and about the topic of education…
Read the guide : Task 2 Sample AnswerThis week I’m giving you two sample essays from IELTS writing task 1 (academic). In the past I have given answers to line graphs and…
Read the guide : 2x Process Diagram Model EssaysSo you want to do the IELTS but you’re worried about the writing exam. Don’t be. It’s actually quite predictable, and if you study the…
Read the guide : A Beginner’s Guide to IELTS Writing Task 1In this post, I will give you advice about how to structure an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay. Having a great structure will push you…
Read the guide : Structuring an IELTS Task 2 EssayHere’s an activity that I recently used with a couple of students I tutor. They were having trouble with their IELTS writing skills because their…
Read the guide : IELTS Task 1 Practice ActivityOk, so technically the IELTS exam is not PASS/FAIL but you know what I mean… You want the best grade you can get, right? And…
Read the guide : How to Pass the IELTS ListeningIn the IELTS Reading exam, one really common type of question is matching a heading to a particular paragraph. The reason for this is that…
Read the guide : Reading Strategies: Matching HeadingsQuestion 1 The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which…
Read the guide : 2x Task 1 Model EssaysIn the IELTS exam, sometimes you need to describe buildings or structures. This can appear in any section of the exam, and having the right…
Read the guide : Building and Structure Vocabulary for IELTSTask 1 Describe this graph: The line graph shows the price of food and oil around the world over eleven years, from 2000 to 2011.…
Read the guide : 2 Model IELTS EssaysLately I’ve been working with my students on an IELTS topic, and I thought I’d share with you some of the questions that came up.…
Read the guide : IELTS Speaking Topic: HappinessIn order to succeed in the IELTS exam, you need to use language accurately and also naturally. This means being specific and conveying your exact…
Read the guide : Adjective Order for Better DescriptionsIf you’re reading this webpage, it is likely that you are studying for your IELTS exam. As a student of English, you know that it…
Read the guide : Life Lessons Through TinkeringMy students always ask me how to improve their IELTS writing scores. It’s not an easy question to answer, but fortunately there are many ways…
Read the guide : 4 Easy Ways to Improve Your IELTS Writing
