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 effectively. One of these skills is scanning, which is “looking for specific information”. Scanning Basics Here’s a question: What is Sarah doing on Wednesday? Monday: […]
IELTS Writing Task 2: Foreign Languages Topic Part 1
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 the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign […]
IELTS Writing Task 1: Line Chart Introduction and Overview
In today’s post I’m going to write an introduction and overview for last week’s line chart question. In next week’s post, we’ll look at how to divide the body paragraphs. Do you remember the basic structure for Task 1 writing? In the introduction, we paraphrase the topic. And in the overview, we highlight the main features […]
IELTS Reading: Seed Bank Header Question
Read the following paragraph from Newsela and choose the best heading for it. Nestled in the peaceful grounds of Wakehurst Place, a country house near London, the bank is an ultimate insurance policy for the world’s wild plants. Its underground vault is worthy of James Bond to keep them safe. Kew aims to store seeds for […]
IELTS Writing: Task 2 Planning Video
Planning your essay is an incredibly effective way to get a higher score. Watch the video below for exactly how to do it.
IELTS Speaking: 12 Vowel Pronunciation Master Lessons with Adrian Underhill
In my previous article on pronunciation I introduced Adrian Underhill’s “3 Levels of Pronunciation“. Why am I recommending material from another teacher? Simple. I believe in giving you the best material I find for learning no matter where it’s from, and Adrian Underhill is a world-renowned expert in pronunciation. In this article, I’ve compiled a list of Adrian’s 12 vowel instruction […]