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Top 20 Grammar Mistakes in IELTS Writing Task 2 (GT & Academic) — Fix Them & Get Band 7+
1. Subject–Verb Agreement ❌ People likes to spend time online. ✅ People like to spend time online. 📘 Rule: “People” is plural → use “like,” not “likes.” 🔹 2. Singular–Plural Confusion ❌ There are many problem in my city. ✅ There are many problems in my city. 📘 Rule: Use plural forms with many, several, […]

Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people Cue Card
Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people | IELTS Speaking Topic | May to august 2025 Cue Card What it was When and where you made it What the activity was And explain how you felt about the plan Pivotal role – Crucial position Clockwork […]

Describe a famous person you would like to meet Cue Card
Describe a famous person you would like to meet Who he/she is How you knew him/her How/where you would like to meet him her And explain why you would like to meet him/her Vocabulary/ Idioms Countless – too many to be counted Made a name for themselves – became famous or well-known Selfless service – […]

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Writing
Do you write a lot? Yes, I write quite a bit, mainly because it helps me organize my thoughts and express myself better. What do you like to write? Why ? I enjoy writing about various topics, particularly those related to technology, literature, and psychology. It allows me to delve into my interests and share […]

Most frequently asked questions in IELTS Speaking
5.5 band to 7 band answer 1.What hobbies do you have? 5-Band Answer: I like reading books, especially mystery and thriller ones. It is fun and interesting. 7-Band Answer: I enjoy reading novels, particularly those in the mystery and thriller genres. They allow me to escape into different worlds and keep my mind engaged and […]

Describe a prize you have received recently (eg money, something valuable, a medal)
Describe a prize you received Cue Card | September to December 2024 Cue Card what it was when you received it what you did to receive it and how you felt about it Vocab and Idioms 1 Hard work is the key to success: Persistent effort 2 Burn the midnight oil: Work late 3 Leave […]

Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (toys, furniture)
Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture) | September to December 2024 Cue Card Who this person is What he/she makes Why he/she likes to make things by hand And explain how you feel about the person Vocab and Idioms 1. Dexterous person: Skillful 2. Jack of all trades: […]

Describe a movie you watched recently Cue Card 2024
Describe a movie you watched recently Cue Card 8 Band Sample September to December 2024 When and where you watched it. Who you watched it with What it was about And explain why you watched this movie. Vocab 1. Infotainment – information + entertainment 2. Cinephile – passionate interest in cinema 3. Over the moon- […]

Describe a party that you enjoyed Cue Card With Follow-up
Describe a party that you enjoyed Cue Card with Follow-up September to December 2024 When and where the party was held Who attended the party What kind of party it was What you did in the party And explain why you enjoyed this party Vocab and Idioms Part and parcel – important Ambiance – environment […]

Describe a person who likes to read a lot Cue Card
Describe a person who likes to read a lot | 8 band sample | Sep to Dec 2024 Who this person is How you knew him/her What he or she likes to read And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot. Vocab and Idioms 1. Enriches- improves 2. Extensive Knowledge – huge […]

IELTS writing vocabulary for 9 band
Environment: • Mitigate: Reduce the severity of something, such as environmental damage. • Conserve: Protect and preserve natural resources. • Alleviate: Make a problem or burden less severe. • Ecological: Relating to the environment and its relationship with organisms. • Detrimental: Harmful or damaging. • Degrade: Cause a decline in the quality or condition of […]

IELTS Writing Task 2 Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport. While other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Synonyms 1. people/ multitude/ individuals 2. Strength/capacity/ ability power 3. important/vital/imperative/crucial/essential/necessary/significant 4. very /utmost 5. Sport/outdoor games 6. help/aid/assist 7.views/aspects/viewpoints 8. Get/gain/obtain 9. for instance/ […]
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