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…
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Writing Task 1: How to Write an Intro
Many students are afraid of it, but the IELTS Writing Task 1 can actually be the easiest part of the whole IELTS exam! It’s the…
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Don’t Say Delicious! How to Really Talk About Food
IELTS examiners deal with dozens of candidates every day and they hear the same old stories: My hometown is very beautiful. I like pizza. It’s…
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Sample Task 2 Essay
Today I will give you a sample answer for an IELTS Writing Task 2 question about the environment: Some people claim that not enough of…
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Why Should You Listen to Vivaldi?
Level: Intermediate Time for completion: 20 + min Why should you listen to Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”? Light, bright, and cheerful, “The Four Seasons” by…
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IELTS Reading Overview
I made this short PPT that gives a brief introduction to the IELTS reading exam, as well as some useful hints and tips for IELTS…
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How to Improve your Pronunciation for IELTS
Most IELTS students want to improve their pronunciation skills. In fact, many of them want to speak English like a native. It is certainly worth…
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Using “However” with Pros and Cons
During the IELTS exam, you may find yourself required to describe the pros and cons (or advantages and disadvantages) of something. There are different ways…
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Sample Writing: Describe a Map
It’s not often that you are asked to describe a map in the IELTS Writing Task 1, but it can happen. When it does, students…
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What would happen if you didn’t drink water?
Level: pre intermediate and above Topic: Health Time for completion: 15+ min Introduction Our world is comprised of 70% water, and the average human is…
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Essay Correction: Task 1
Yesterday I brought you a student’s essay, which I had corrected, from IELTS Writing Task 2. Today, I will correct an essay from Task 1.…
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Essay Correction: Roads or Railways?
Today I’m going to give essay correction for an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay. This essay was written by one of my students and she…
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Where did English come from?
Level: intermediate and above Time for completion: 20+ Introduction When we talk about ‘English’, we often think of it as a single language. But what…
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How to Become a Millionaire in 3 Years, by Daniel Ally
Introduction What does success mean to you? It means something different to everyone. In this TEDx Talk, Daniel Ally explains how to achieve success in…
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Writing Task 2 – To Live At Home While Studying?
A Recent IELTS Question A student recently informed me of an IELTS Writing Task 2 question that they were given. They were not able to…
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How to Learn any Language Easily, by Matthew Youlden
Introduction If you are using this website, it’s probably because you want to learn a new language – English. If you’re able to read this…
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How Playing an Instrument Benefits your Brain
Level: pre intermediate and above Time of completion: 20+ min Introduction When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and…
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IELTS Listening Practice: Solar Power
Level: pre intermediate and above Time for completion: 10+ min How does Solar Energy work? This video demonstrates how a grid-tied home solar power…
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