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As you know, IELTS questions often use synonyms, antonyms (the opposite), or short definitions of high-level words. Here's an article from one of my favorite free IELTS reading sites, Newsela, with …
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In my writing planning video, I explain how to make an outline for writing. This outline includes the answer for the introduction, two body paragraph topics, and conclusion. All together, this outline …
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Today I'm going to show you my detail paragraphs for the IELTS line chart question. If you want to read the introduction and overview, click here. Take care to notice 1) how I divided the …
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Today a student asked me... "To develop my listening skills, should I watch English movies and TV with or without subtitles?" The answer is...do both. In other words, watch some shows with …
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The IELTS reading test is not the same as reading a book at home. For IELTS reading, you need to develop and use certain reading skills to help you answer the questions efficiently and …
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Let's take a look at a question from Cambridge IELTS 11. How would you answer this topic? What would you include in each of the body paragraphs? Try making a plan for it. Some people say that …
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