Penalized or not? IELTS Writing Task 2
Will you be penalized for writing too many words in IELTS Writing Task 2? Is it true that you must you British spelling, otherwise your…
Tag: IELTS General Training
Academic English and IELTS
Academic English has been used to represent the English that we “should use” in IELTS to get “a high band score”. But have you understood…
Build your “Automatic Paraphrasing Brain”
Paraphrasing is possibly one of the most important skills you need for IELTS. It helps you understand Reading and Listening questions better, hence better answers.…
Heading-matching questions – IELTS Reading
Heading Matching IELTS Reading is probably one of the most troubling types of questions. Since you are here, you’re probably struggling with it, too. That’s…
Speaking fast in IELTS Speaking is a good idea?
I bet you have seen so many English teachers talk about how to speak fast to sound “more fluent” and “native-like” by combining and/or skipping…
I can’t believe I need to explain “unknown” versus “unaware” to you
I wouldn’t have believed it if I had told myself a few years ago that I needed to explain the difference between “unknown” and “unaware”.…
[IELTS Vocabulary] Transportation
Vocabulary list 1. Traffic Congestion in Cities Word/Phrase Type Meaning Example Alternative routes Noun phrase Secondary roads or paths used to avoid congestion Drivers often…
[IELTS Vocabulary] Crime and Punishment
Words and phrases Word/Phrase Type Meaning Example Adjudicate Verb To make a formal judgment or decision in a legal case The judge will adjudicate the…
IELTS Writing Task 2 – What is a good conclusion?
There is a common perception that the Conclusion is just a formality in IELTS Writing Task 2, so people tend to not pay equal attention…