Writing The Introduction To Your Essay: Tips, Examples and Problems
In this post, we will look at the introduction to an IELTS essay for IELTS Writing Task 2. What Is An Introduction? The introduction to … Read More
IELTS Vocabulary: Employment
Work The word “work” is the root of many different words. Here are 2 activities to help you learn these words. Employ Here are 2 … Read More
IELTS Reading Questions: Matching Information to Paragraphs
The IELTS Reading Test requires a lot of practice and preparation if you are going to get the highest band score possible. And one way … Read More
Reading Test 1
Here is a practice IELTS Reading Test for you. In the left column are the reading passages. In the right column are the questions. (If … Read More
IELTS Reading Test: Information and Tips
The IELTS Reading Test is the second part of the IELTS exam. In this post you are going to get all the essential information about … Read More
IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essay: Plastic
This IELTS Writing Task 2 sample essay is a problems-solutions essay on the topic of plastic pollution from Cambridge IELTS 16. This lesson in includes my essay … Read More
IELTS Speaking: Useful Expressions
To get a high band score in the IELTS Speaking Test, it’s important to use a wide range of language. But this doesn’t simply mean … Read More
11 ways to improve your English speaking skills
My students often ask me for tips on how to improve their English speaking skills. How can I learn to speak better English? How can … Read More
Correct The Spellings In My Essay
Oh no! I’ve made lots of spelling mistakes in my IELTS essay. In fact, I’ve made so many spelling mistakes, my band score for Lexical … Read More
18 Common Topics in IELTS Writing Task 2
On this page is a list of the 18 most common IELTS Writing Task 2 topics that have appeared in actual IELTS essay questions. Use … Read More
Learn Phrasal Verbs: Activities
Are you having problems with phrasal verbs? You are not alone! Here are some exercises to help you learn and use some common phrasal verbs. … Read More
IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essay: Lack of Sleep
This IELTS model essay is on the topic of sleeping. It’s an IELTS Problem Solution essay question from the General Training Test. It is taken from Cambridge IELTS 15. … Read More
IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essay: Driverless Vehicles
This week’s IELTS model essay is on the topic of driverless vehicles. It’s a 2-part, or IELTS direct question essay from the General Training Test. … Read More
IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essay: Travel
This IELTS model essay is on the topic of travel. It’s a 2-part, or IELTS direct question essay from the General Training Test. It is taken from … Read More
IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essay: Traffic Congestion and Pollution
This IELTS model essay is on the topic of traffic congestion and pollution. It’s a 2-part, or IELTS direct question essay. It is taken from … Read More
IELTS Vocabulary: Obligations and Choices
You often have to describe obligations and choices / options in IELTS Writing Task 2 or in IELTS Writing Task 1 letters (in the General … Read More
4 Grammatical Structures You Should Use For Band 7+
One of the main things IELTS examiners look for in your writing are complex grammatical structures. To get a Band 7 for Grammatical Range and … Read More
2500 Most Common Collocations in Academic English
In this post you will learn about the importance of collocations, plus you can download a free PDF to help you learn the most common … Read More
IELTS Direct Question Essay: tips, common mistakes, questions & essays
In this lesson we are going to look at how to answer an IELTS Direct Question essay. You will learn about this IELTS Writing Task 2 essay, using authentic … Read More
Word Formation Errors: Find and Correct The Mistakes
Many words in English need to change their form depending on whether they are being used as verbs, nouns, adjectives or adverbs. e.g. verbs change … Read More