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IELTS Reading Activity

Here is a reading test that will help you get better for every test....

Modifiers Quiz 1

A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause which functions as an adjective or an adverb to describe a word or make its meaning more specific....

Unlocking Writing

Writing clearly is an art. This post aims to decode the secret behind that clarity....

Short Answers for Good Scores - 1

Sometimes, it is better to give a short answer. This is especially the case since repeating a part of the question in your answer might make it sound repetitive. This might also give the examiner a fe...

10 Idiomatic Expressions You Must Know

Idiomatic Expressions are different from Idioms. An idiomatic expression is not about replacing a word with an idiom. For instance, 'leading the charge' means to be first. However, you cannot say, I l...

5 killer tips for an 8 in IELTS

Most people think great sentences are key to a great score. They are wrong. Read on to learn why most people get a low score in IELTS and how to avoid those mistakes....

Feb 2022 - IELTS Writing Band 9 Response

Here is an actual Band 9 response for one of the latest IELTS questions. Appeared in February 2022 IELTS Exam....

Speaking Band Descriptors

Planning to learn vocabulary to get a good score in speaking? That might not be a good idea. This post will tell you why....

Sample Essay 8 Band | Festivals

Some argue that the original meaning of festivals is no longer remembered, and for most of us they are just opportunities to have fun. While enjoyment seems to be the priority during festival times, i...

Short Answers for Good Scores - 2

Continuing from the previous post, this post looks at expressions that you can use to make you speaking sound more natural. This will usually give you a better score (tone and coherence). Expression a...

Collocations

Collocations are an important tool and a testing area. In more advanced exams like the GRE, collocations can in fact be key to getting an answer right....