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.
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6 Free IELTS Writing Task 1 Video Lessons
People often fear map descriptions for task 1, but actually they are not that hard.
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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.
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3 Simple Tips for a Better IELTS Speaking Score [Video]
Explore “3 Simple Tips for a Better IELTS Speaking Score [Video]” in this video lesson and accompanying guide.
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Sample Answer: Ageing Population
First, though, you might wonder about whether sample band 9 answers are really worthwhile:
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Is Capitalisation Important in IELTS?
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Analysing a Band 9 Sample Answer for IELTS Writing Task 2
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How to Write an Introduction for IELTS Writing Task 2
An essay’s introduction is incredibly important because it is the first thing that an examiner will read.
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6 Free IELTS Writing Lessons
You may or may not know that capitalisation is really important when it comes to writing in English.
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Coherence and Cohesion – What Does it REALLY Mean?
Whether you take the IELTS academic or general test, in both task 1 and task 2 of the writing exam, 25% of your score will come from something called coherence and cohesion.
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Reviews: Ace the IELTS and Target Band 7
Let’s start with Ace the IELTS, which is a guide to the IELTS general training (GT).
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A Very, Very Difficult IELTS Question [Sample Answer]
In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word.
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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.
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IELTS Discussion Essays [Discuss Both Views/Sides]
As the name suggests, a discussion essay is an essay that discusses things!
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How Many Types of IELTS Writing Task 1 Are There?
The other is related to what the letter requires you to write about, and this is harder to classify, but here are 12 common types:
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Subordinating Conjunction vs Conjunctive Adverb
Also, remember that when it comes to learning English, you don’t necessarily need to know the names of grammatical structures.
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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 it means or how to prepare for it.
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