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IELTS Speaking Cue Card: Describe a Person Who Taught You a New Skill
Prepare for the IELTS Speaking Cue Card "Describe a person who taught you a new skill" with an 8+ Band sample, useful vocabulary, idioms and follow-up questions.
IELTS General Training Letter: Requesting Manager for Permission to Give a Presentation (Band 7 Sample)
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation in your office about the information you gained by attending the conference. Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter: Write at least 150 words. Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to request your permission […]
IELTS General Training Letter to School Principal for Child Admission | Band 7 Sample
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about […]
IELTS General Writing Task 1 Letter: Friend Looking After Your House (Band 7+ Sample)
Dear Simran, I hope this letter finds you well! I’m so grateful that you’ve agreed to look after my house while I’m away this summer. I’ll be traveling to [destination, e.g., Italy] for a few weeks to explore its beautiful culture, history, and cuisine. I’m really excited about this trip but feel much more at […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 15
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Evening Courses A Cooking for today These are classes for those of you who can already make basic meals by keeping strictly to a simple recipe, but who would now like to use your imagination as well. We’ll learn how to make great family meals, discovering how to develop basic recipes […]
15 Daily English Words to Sound Smart & Fluent
Let’s learn 15 useful English words you can use every day — with easy meanings and examples! Essential (very important or necessary) Simple word: Important Example: “Water is essential for our survival.” “Water is important for our survival.” Convenient (easy to use or helpful) Simple word: Easy Example: “Online shopping is convenient for people […]
Describe a person who persuaded you to do something Cue Card
Describe a Person Who Persuaded You to Do Something | IELTS Cue Card May–August 2025 | Band 8 Sample When it happened What he/she persuaded you to do Why he/she persuaded you to do it Whether you did it at last Vocab/Idioms Scrolling – Browsing continuously Couch potato – Lazy person Initially – At first […]
Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer /phone) Cue Card
Idioms 1. Go-to place: o Meaning: A dependable place for comfort or purpose. o Usage in answer: “It’s my go-to place where I can express myself freely.” 2. Breath of fresh air: o Meaning: Something or someone refreshing, bringing new energy or relief. o Usage in answer: “For me, it’s like a breath of fresh […]
Describe a person who you are happy to know Cue card
Describe a person who you are happy to know | May to August 2024 | 8 band sample • Who this person is • How do know this person • What he or she is like • And explain why you are happy to know him or her Vocab 1. Optimistic – positive thinker 2. […]
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal Cue Card
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal | May to August 2024 cue card Who the person is How he/she encouraged you What goal you achieved And explain how you feel about this person. Vocab 1. Fit as a fiddle 2. Encountered 3. Ailments 4. Uphill battle 5. Over the moon According […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Helping others
1. Do you usually help people around you? Yes, without any second thought, I can say that I usually help people around me. I think helping others is a good thing because it not only makes us kind but also provides inner satisfaction to individuals. My family always encourages me to help others. 2. How […]
Describe a happy experience from your childhood that you remember Cue Card
What that happy memory is? Who did what and why? Why do you remember it so fondly? Vocab Picturesque Chirping of birds Serene Pleasant Cozy Immersed Milestone Warmth of fire Well, childhood is the only age where a person enjoys every moment of life without any burden or stress. One of my fondest childhood memories […]
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