Cambridge IELTS 18: Sample Answers
Last month, Cambridge released the 18th edition of its excellent IELTS practice test series. Each book contains 4 complete exams and these are the most…
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Anything vs Something [Grammar Guide]
English learners are often confused by the words “anything” and “something.” This is understandable because they seem to have approximately the same meaning. However, they…
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Caring for Elderly Relatives [Model Answer]
Today, I want to show you an IELTS writing task 2 question and then explain how you can give a great answer to it. I…
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How to Start an Agreement Essay
In IELTS writing task 2, you could be asked to write an agree or disagree essay, also known as an “agreement essay.” Today, however, I…
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Describe a Meal [IELTS Speaking]
Today, I want to help you answer an IELTS speaking question about food. This one requires you to describe the best meal you have ever…
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Helpful New IELTS Videos
For a long time, I stopped posting videos on YouTube. I have been too busy with my writing correction service and Twitter grammar exercises, and…
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Books and Reading [IELTS Speaking Topic]
In the IELTS speaking test, you will be asked questions about common daily topics, such as technology, education, and health. It is also quite common…
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Essential vs Non-Essential Relative Clauses [A Simple Guide]
In this lesson, I will explain the difference between essential and non-essential relative clauses in a way that is easy to understand. This will help…
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IELTS Topics: Globalisation
When it comes to IELTS preparation, one of the best pieces of advice is “learn vocabulary and ideas related to common IELTS topics.” Those topics…
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The Importance of Hedging Language
Today, I want to tell you about hedging language and why it is important in IELTS and other forms of academic writing. In this lesson,…
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Describe a Popular Person [IELTS Speaking]
Today, I’m going to show you how to answer an IELTS cue card that requires you to describe a popular person. I will tell you…
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Socialising with Colleagues [Task 2 Sample Answer and Vocabulary]
Today, I want to share a sample band 9 answer for an IELTS writing task 2 question about socialising with colleagues. I’ll talk a little…
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IELTS 17 Sample Answer: Industrial Area (Norbiton)
Today, I want to show you a sample answer to an IELTS map from the recent Cambridge IELTS 17 book. I will try to explain…
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Grammatical Range and Accuracy
The following article is intended to help you understand the meaning of Grammatical Range and Accuracy, which is a criterion on which IELTS candidates are…
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With the Development of Technology…
This might seem like a strange article for some, but I think it’s an important issue to address. It concerns variations on the phrase “With…
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Despite vs In Spite Of
Today, we are going to look at two phrases that people often struggle to use correctly: despite and in spite of. Read on if you…
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Understanding Informal Language
When you learn English vocabulary, you might hear the terms formal language and informal language. To be honest, in daily life it is not a…
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Describing an IELTS Line Graph [An Annotated Sample Answer]
In task 1 of the IELTS writing test, you could be asked to describe a line graph. This is actually very common and so it’s…
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