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Best IELTS Reading Strategies
IELTS Reading Question Types Short Answer Questions Multiple Choice Summary Completion Matching Sentence Endings Sentence Completion True, False, Not Given Matching Headings Tips and Strategy Labelling a Diagram Matching Information to Paragraphs 1. Short answer questions. Common Problems Synonyms and paraphrasing are the biggest problems. Students who are unaware of these tend to look for keywords in […]
idioms for ielts speaking
1. Over the moon – (Extremely pleased or happy) For example, Usually, I love to spend most of the time with my family and friends because whenever they stay around me, I always feel over the moon. 2. Once in a blue moon – (Happening very rarely) I go to the supermarket once in a […]
IELTS writing vocabulary for 7.5 band
1. Contention – opinion 2. Pursue a career – follow a job 3. Rare – uncommon 4. Innovative approach – new method 5. Encourage – foster 6. State scholarships – government grants 7. Generally – overall 8. Main – Prominent 9. Forefathers – ancestors 10. Engenders – creates 11. Prohibition – ban 12. Downsides – disadvantages 13. Guarantee – ensure 14. Best illustration – clearest example 15. […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Headphones
1. Do you use headphones? Yes, in fact, I am an audiophile. I use headphones for various purposes such as for long talk, for music, and for gaming because It’s a great way to assist me in time out any distractions. Apart from that, most of the time I wear headphones for listening to music. […]
Describe a businessman you admire Cue Card
Who this person is? How do know this person? What kind of business this person does? Why you admire this person? I often like to read the life stories of successful business persons in the world because they teach us many things. Their lives and professions are also inspiring for people. Today, I’d like to […]
Describe a good service you received cue card
What the service was? When you received it? Who you were with? And how you felt about it? Receiving a good service from a company or shop has become a rarity these days, at least, in places where I live. Among such rarity, however, we still “accidentally” receive some good service, just as I did […]
Describe a bicycle motorcycle car trip you would like to go on Cue card
Who you would like to go with? Where you would like to go When you would like to go And explain why would you like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car Well, travelling is my passion I never miss an opportunity to travel to new places. Though for long journeys as a family we prefer to travel […]
Describe a time you moved to a new home or school Cue Card
When you moved? Why you moved? Where you moved? How you felt about it? These days, many people prefer to relocate to another city owing to better work opportunities there and better education as well as for other various reasons. It all happened about 5 years ago from now when my father decided to change […]
Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn Cue Card
When you learned it?Why you learned it?How you learned it?How you felt when you learned it? I love learning and oftentimes I challenge myself to spend time learning something new in my life. Although I am a lover of learning, still there were times that I feel like giving up learning. I guess it’s human […]
Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop Cue Card
Who your friend is?What habit he/she has?When you noticed this habit?And explain why you want to develop this habit? Good habits are essential for making success in life. They are beneficial not only to the one who possesses them but also to others as well. A person with good habits makes steady progress in studies, […]
Describe a difficult decision that you made once Cue Card
What was the decision? When you made the decision? How long did it take you to make the decision? And explain why it was a difficult decision to make? I think that decision-making is an integral part of our life and we are constantly making decisions, either big or small. If we do not make […]
Describe a famous athlete you know | Cue Card | Sep-Dec 2021
Who he/she is? How do you know him/her? What has he/she achieved? And explain why he/she is famous? There are so many athletes in this world who are globally admired. But for me, there’s one particular athlete who has given me goosebumps with his speed. He is none other than Milkha Singh – the man who […]
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