Reading Comprehension Tips and Tricks
The full primer of understanding reading comprehension questions - no matter which exam you are taking. Dive in...
Connecting Words in Writing
In this post we will look at the use, abuse, and the right use of connecting words. Read on to know more about how to write both with and without connecting words. Connecting words are also called ...
The Most Interesting Way to Learn a Language
There is one aspect of language that many trainers do not focus on - an aspect that is unavoidable, and when used correctly, a lot of fun. What is it? Let's dive right in! Let's start with clearing...
Essay Without Introduction
Many test-takers find it challenging to frame an introduction. What can be done? There is an easy solution and a 9 Band sample response in this post...
Positive and Negative Development Question
Here is a writing sample with complex sentences and excellent use of vocabulary. Both these elements will definitely boost your writing score to Band 8 and beyond!...
To What Extent Question
This is a question that appeared in an actual IELTS exam. This question and the remaining portions of the test were published in the Cambridge IELTS 18 book....
Two questions in one - WT2
Here is a sample answer to this Cambridge IELTS Writing Task 2 - real exam question. In this post several key words have been highlighted. These words demonstrate flexibility and precision that is nee...
Advantage and Disadvantage Question
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Here is the answer...
How to Paraphrase Better
Paraphrasing is simply a restatement of the information of the original text or passage so that it has the same meaning, but in “your own words”. The phrase “in your own words” indicates that ...
Idioms for a Better Score
Idioms are a group of words whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal definition of the individual words. They are unique to each language and culture, and often reflect the history, values,...
Writing Task 1 - Complex Vocabulary
Here is a sample answer that demonstrates excellent flexibility and precision in words use and sentence structures....
10 Words For a Great Score
Use these words correctly an ensure a great score - Also take the embedded free test! Using Band 9 and GRE Vocabulary Using words correctly is more important than using big words. Correct grammar ...
Boost Your Exam Score
This is the secret ingredient to quickly and surely improve your exam score....
Idioms - Agreeing and Disagreeing
In this post you will learn several idioms and idiomatic expressions that you could use when agreeing or disagreeing with someone. There is also an audio recording of three people having a conversatio...
Writing Sample with Top-Grade Vocabulary
Here is a writing sample that is an embodiment of good word use and native-level English...
Advanced OET Vocabulary and Abbreviations
If you are looking to improve your understanding of texts in OET and your score in the exam, and if you are looking at a scoring an A, these are some of the sentence structures and words you need to b...
Do Not Make this Common Exam Mistake!
This is one mistake a lot of people make and a common one tested in many exams like SAT, IELTS, and PTE. Read to find out more!...
Reporting Data - Graphs and Charts - Band 9 Sample
It is essential that you understand the information presented in the diagram before you begin writing. Here is how you may do it....
PTE Pattern and Skills - 2023
What is the 2023 PTE pattern? What are the different question types? What skills are tested? All your questions answered....
IELTS or OET - What is right?
Wondering why you need to take an English exam to work as a nurse abroad? Here is what a hiring director says...