In this tutorial, we look at useful vocabulary to describe numbers in IELTS Academic Task 1.

We look at:

How to describe numbers correctly and avoid confusing the examiner

Vocabulary to describe percentages

Vocabulary to describe line graphs, pie charts, horizontal bar charts, vertical bar charts

Two ways to use “of” to improve your Academic Task 1 answers

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This tutorial discusses how to vary your IELTS writing vocabulary with synonyms.

We look at the following:

How do you consistently upgrade your IELTS Task 2 essay? 

How do you keep submitting it until it’s perfect? (without breaking the bank!)

How do you upgrade it to score a Band 7 or higher? 

How to use accurate synonyms to improve your IELTS writing vocabulary

 

In this tutorial, you will find all the answers and a technique to make sure you are not only boosting your score but also including topic-specific vocabulary throughout your essay. 

Remember, you will be in Canada, the UK, or even Australia after you pass your IELTS exam. Never forget this and keep moving forward!

This tutorial is part of a series to help students get the most from our new online IELTS essay checker tool here.

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In this tutorial, we look at how to answer all parts of the IELTS question in writing task 2.

When I correct essays I often see an excellently written essay, with academic collocations, and amazing topic-specific vocabulary. 

But then I read the question and realise the student has FAILED.  

Why? 

Because the Task 2 question was about X, and the student wrote about Y. 

This is one of the most common essay-writing mistakes students make. 

In this tutorial you will learn the following: 

* how to answer all parts of the IELTS essay question

* how to make sure you write the essay the examiner wants to read

* how to develop on-topic ideas 

* how to start (and stay) ON TOPIC! 

This tutorial is part of a series to help students get the most from our new online IELTS essay checker tool here.

Get an estimated band score, discover where your weaknesses are and score higher!

When you upgrade (from $9 / month) this March you get 

*  detailed explanations on your essay score

*  free Task 2 Essay Writing Course

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In this tutorial, we look at IELTS essay sentence structure and band 9 examples.

Sentence structure can make or break your Task 2 essay. Some students LOVE writing long flowery sentences, while others keep it simple and to the point. 

Which is the right way? 

In this tutorial you will learn: 

* How to vary your essay sentence structure

* Different types of penalties for a Band 7 or higher 

* Band 9 sentences with examples 

With a better understanding of sentence structure for your IELTS Task 2 essay, your essay writing will improve and you can get to Canada / Australia / UK even faster!

This tutorial is part of a series to help students get the most from our new online IELTS essay checker tool here: https://essaycheck.ieltspodcast.co/

Get an estimated band score, discover your weaknesses, and score higher!

At the moment the essay checker tool offers estimated band scores for all four criteria, for FREE! 

When you upgrade (from $9 / month) you get 

*  detailed explanations on your essay score

*  free Task 2 Essay Writing Course

 

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In this tutorial, we look at how to use the right vocabulary in IELTS Writing.

Vocabulary represents 25% of your IELTS score, both for speaking and writing.

This means you have to make sure that you know how to use the right vocabulary.

Listen to this episode and you will learn:

Five easy ways to boost your IELTS vocabulary

How to score Band 7, 8 or 9 in IELTS Writing with the right vocabulary

Find out if you are using the right words in IELTS

How to get the vocabulary you need to score high in IELTS Writing

 

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In this tutorial, we look at how to make your IELTS essays the right length.

Are you struggling to meet the word count requirement for your IELTS essays?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many students find it challenging to strike the right balance between quality and quantity in their writing.

Listen and you will learn:

How to increase your essay word count using lists

Tips to make your essays the right length and boost your lexical resource score

How to use punctuation correctly in IELTS essays

A useful tip for extending your answer in IELTS Academic Task 1 (maps and flowcharts)

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In this episode, we speak with Irina, a successful IELTS student from Russia who jumped from 6.5 to 7.5 in IELTS Writing in just one week.

We discuss:

How Irina prepared for the IELTS exam before joining our online course

Irina’s struggle with IELTS Writing

How our online IELTS course helped Irina improve her writing skills

How she attacked her IELTS Task 2 Question

How Irina prepared for the IELTS exam before joining our online course

Irina started preparing for the IELTS Exam by attending some courses in Moscow.

Although she found these classes helpful, she had two teachers with different strategies, especially when it came to writing essays. 

Irina struggled with the writing part and was not sure which method to choose. 

Her teachers also focused more on the reading section which was not the most difficult part of the exam for Irina. 

Irina took the IELTS exam and scored 8 in listening and reading and 7 in speaking and 6.5 in writing but this was not sufficient for her plan to move to Canada.

Irina’s struggle with IELTS Writing

Before joining our online course, Irina struggled with organising her thoughts and putting her ideas on paper.

Our practical essay corrections and clear structure helped Irina by improving her idea-generation skills for the IELTS Writing test.

Irina also learned a valuable lesson about saving time during the writing part of the exam by starting with the second part of the writing first.

How our online IELTS course helped Irina improve her writing skills

Determined to ace the IELTS Writing exam, Irina enrolled in our online course and was impressed by the clear structure and strategy it provided. 

She scheduled her IELTS exam at seven months pregnant with only one week to prepare because she wanted to take the test before her due date and before leaving Moscow.

In just one week, Irina was able to memorise the writing structure in our online course, known as the C1 structure, and used it during the exam. 

With the help of our online course, Irina scored 7.5 in IELTS Writing and is now on her way to Canada.

In conclusion, Irina’s journey shows that with determination and the right preparation, anyone can achieve their dream of becoming a Canadian citizen. 

We helped Irina score 7.5 in IELTS Writing and achieve success in IELTS Writing.

We can do the same for you. Sign up for our Sentence Guide with Essay Corrections course today!

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In this tutorial, we look at part two of the IELTS Speaking cue cards answered by ex-examiner Robert.

We discuss:

Sample answers from an ex-IELTS examiner to three IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards

How to answer unexpected cue cards in the IELTS Speaking exam

Examples of useful collocations and expressions examiners love to hear

Read the IELTS Speaking cue cards answered by the ex-examiner below:

1.Describe a toy you liked in your childhood. You should say: 

what kind of toy it was

when you received it

how you played with it

explain how you felt about it

Read the full sample answer here

2. Describe a famous person you are interested in. You should say:

who this person is and how do you know about him/her

what sort of life did the person have before becoming famous

how did this person become famous

explain why you like this person

Read the full sample answer here

3. Describe an invention that has changed how people live. You should say:

what it is

how it has changed people’s lives

what benefits did it bring

explain if it is more important for younger or older people

Read the full sample answer here

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This tutorial discusses how to write problem-solution essays in IELTS Writing Task 2.

A “problem and solution” essay, as its name suggests, proposes a problem to you and asks you to suggest a solution or solutions to it. It may also ask about the causes of the problem or the effects which the problem has.

Listen and you will learn:

How to write a problem solution essay

How to understand the question and structure your answer

How to make logical arguments in your answer

Three things all problem and solution questions have in common

Ideas to develop answers to sample IELTS problem/solutions questions

Read the Sample Problem Solution Essay Questions below

‘Loneliness’ is an increasing problem in many societies, especially among the elderly. Why is this? How might it be remedied?

The world’s oceans are filling up with plastic waste. What are the reasons for this, and how can the situation be improved?

Many of the world’s rarest plants and animals are on the verge of becoming extinct. Why is this? What, if anything can be done to slow this process or arrest it all together?

 

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In this tutorial, we discuss sample answers to five IELTS Globalisation questions in Task 2. 

We look at:

Sample answers to sample IELTS globalisation questions

Useful phrases and collocations to use when answering globalisation questions

The best way to develop strong and coherent answers

How to understand globalisation questions in IELTS Task 2

Read the questions below

Many countries now face an economic downturn so it is better for each country to focus on its own problems rather than helping other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position

In many cities, the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime, but some people believe that these measures restrict our individual freedom. Do the benefits of increased security outweigh the drawbacks?

Every country should produce enough of everything that the country needs so it does not have to rely on imports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Do you think that people who work online at home are more productive than office workers or the other way around? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.

Some people claim that hardly any of the waste from factories is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the authorities to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make factories recycle more of their waste?

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