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7+ Bands just in 20 days | Writing Task 2 advantages and disadvantages | Day 3
You are asked to write an advantages/disadvantages essay. This precisely means that you have to explain the advantages and disadvantages. Remember to jot down (write briefly) all the points (advantages & disadvantages) before you begin the essay. Introduction: Traditionally people used to refer to books to find information, data and transcripts as they were preserved […]
Best structure for ielts writing task 1
Describing Trends There are two main grammatical structures we can use to describe trends. This may come up in a line graph, bar chart or when comparing more than one chart. There + be + adj. + noun + in + noun phrase Example: There was a gradual rise in the price of oil. There […]
IELTS Writing Complex Sentences
Complex sentences Respectively 1. In 2018 the number of commuters visiting America from the New York and California reached 10 million and 7 million people, respectively. 2. Percent – Percentage Exact number – percent For example, 8 percent, 78 percent Not exact number – a small percentage, a large percentage Percent- up to 70 percent […]
How to get 7 band in Ielts writing
Task 2 1.Make your introduction short. Cut your introduction into minimum and save time and space for body paragraphs. 2. Don’t use big words. Avoid sentence or words that are not related to the topic. For example, In this essay, I will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this issue and give my own opinion. […]
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 foreign person who you have heard/known that you think is interesting Cue Card
Who this person? How do you know this person? What kind of this person is? Why do you think this person is interesting? Well, I have heard many high-profile foreigners such as sports stars, politicians, motivational speakers, and businessmen. I always try to keep myself posted about the global economic news as well as renowned […]
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 place you visited on vacation Cue Card
When you went there? Where it is? What you did there? And explain why you went there? I love traveling and I have visited number of places in my life. Today I am going to speak about a place where I went on holidays. The name of the place is Golden temple. I went there […]
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