Avoid these mistakes when using idioms in IELTS: Only use idioms when it is appropriate. Writing Task 1 Academic, Writing Task 2 and formal letters
How to Improve IELTS Reading and Listening Skills
Students often ask me 'How do I improve my reading and listening skills?' The short answer is 'Read and listen more.' However, this is not a very
IELTS Reading – Skimming and Scanning
Skimming and scanning are two of the most misunderstood and misused skills in the whole IELTS test. This is mostly down to poor advice from teachers
Is Writing Task 1 Important?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8SUrKs-Nfs At least once a week I get a student who emails me saying that they got a 6.5 yet again and they are
Recent Confusing IELTS Questions
A lot of you send me your Writing questions after you do your exam. Recently, there have been a few very confusing questions. One student even emailed
Speaking Part 3 Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoeKYAqBRtE After your 2 minute monologue in Part 2 of the Speaking test, the examiner will ask you around 4-5 more
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbfM8XClyoU Many consider Speaking Part 2 to be the most difficult part of the IELTS Speaking test because it is a
IELTS Speaking Part 1- Dos and Don’ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnPsrlxITmI Speaking Part 1 lasts between 4-5 minutes and you will be asked questions about familiar topics, such
Easy Ways to Extend Your Part 1 Answers
This article will look at how long your answers should be in Part 1 of the Speaking test and some simple ways to make your answers better. I am often