Writing Task 2 Essay structure
October 12, 2021 | Task 2, Writing
These are the main Types of Task 2 essay questions: For- Against (Discuss both views and give your opinion)Problem- solutionAdvantages- Disadvantages, Positives-negativesAgree-DisagreeCause- Effect All of the above essay question types can be written by a... Read more
How to Write Complex Sentences: IELTS Writing Task-2
May 4, 2021 | Writing
As per the marking criteria for IELTS writing, complex sentences are extremely important. Therefore, you have to include as many complex sentences as possible in your Task 1 and Task 2. However, you must also make sure you do not add too many of them at the wrong places as it wo... Read more
How to Answer True/False/Not Given Questions: IELTS Reading
May 4, 2021 | Writing
My main strategies to answer True/False/Not Given questions are: Turn each statement into an opposite statement to check if it is FALSE (see explanation below). Turn each statement into a question to check if it is NOT GIVEN (see explanation below). Identify q... Read more
15 Ways to Improve Your IELTS Vocabulary
May 3, 2021 | Writing
Have a vocabulary book Note down words that you learn in your notebook. You can type in a word document as well. But I would highly recommend that your write as your will remember more easily Use a good dictionary Use learner dictionaries such ... Read more
How to Write a Band 9 Essay
May 3, 2021 | Writing
There are different types of essays. There is no one perfect essay. The main purpose of an essay is to write clearly and make your ideas complex, convincing, logical, well developed with example, evidence, supporting arguments, explanations and reasons. Most importantly,... Read more
Why is it a Band 9 essay?
May 3, 2021 | Writing
Why is it a Band 9 essay? General statement (first line) gives a background to the issue and does not paraphrase the questionThere are clear paragraph introductions to guide the reader Both the opinion and the opposite side are mentioned in the essay and a clear opinion ... Read more