Other Useful IELTS Resources
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How to Avoid Repetition in IELTS Writing
One of the strange things about English is that native speakers of the language really hate repetition. It is not just the fact that it…
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6 Free IELTS Writing Task 1 Video Lessons
Today, I uploaded a brand-new video lesson about IELTS writing task 1. In this lesson, I explained what I thought was the most difficult line…
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Age and Work [IELTS Speaking and Writing]
In the IELTS test, it is common to be asked questions about big issues that affect society, such as age and employment. This is particularly…
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3 Simple Tips for a Better IELTS Speaking Score [Video]
For this week’s IELTS video lesson, I have put together a simple guide to improving your speaking performance. There are so many things that you…
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Sample Answer: Ageing Population
Today, I want to share with you a sample band 9 answer I have written for task 2 of the IELTS writing test. This concerns…
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Is Capitalisation Important in IELTS?
Today, I want to tell you about something that is utterly essential if you are going to take the IELTS exam. I’m talking about capitalisation.…
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Analysing a Band 9 Sample Answer for IELTS Writing Task 2
Today, I want to analyse a sample band 9 answer to an IELTS writing task 2 question in order to show you what exactly makes…
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How to Write an Introduction for IELTS Writing Task 2
The following is an excerpt from my 2019 book, How to Write the Perfect Essay for IELTS. It is all about how to write an…
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6 Free IELTS Writing Lessons
Hi there. Every Friday, I post full lessons here that will help you to prepare for IELTS! You can hit that link and subscribe if…
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Coherence and Cohesion – What Does it REALLY Mean?
Today, I want to talk to you about coherence and cohesion. Yes, yes, I bet you THINK you already know what it means… but this…
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Reviews: Ace the IELTS and Target Band 7
Simone Braverman of IELTS-blog.com has recently released new versions of her books Ace the IELTS and Target Band 7. These are detailed guides intended to…
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A Very, Very Difficult IELTS Question [Sample Answer]
Today, I’m going to share with you a really difficult IELTS writing task 2 question. I wanted to share it because I’ve seen many people…
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Social Media and Fake News – IELTS Vocabulary
In the IELTS writing test, you might be asked to talk about modern and controversial issues like social media and fake news. This is an…
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IELTS Discussion Essays [Discuss Both Views/Sides]
In this lesson, I’m going to explain what an IELTS discussion essay is and how you can write a good one. I will talk about…
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How Many Types of IELTS Writing Task 1 Are There?
I run an IELTS writing correction service and so I regularly help IELTS candidates by marking their essays and letters. Recently, one of them asked…
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Subordinating Conjunction vs Conjunctive Adverb
Today, I want to tell you about something important that causes a lot of trouble for IELTS writing candidates. The terminology may seem a little…
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What is Lexical Resource?
If you have studied IELTS speaking or writing for some time, you have probably heard of Lexical Resource, but perhaps you don’t quite know what…
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