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Nov 186 min read
IELTS Speaking: Past simple, past continuous and past perfect (narrative tenses)
The past simple, past continuous, and past perfect. These narrative tenses make an answer in IELTS Speaking much more effective.
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Oct 202 min read
Should you lie in the IELTS test?
Should you lie in the IELTS test? This may seem like a funny question, but it’s an important one, because often candidates get into trouble
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Oct 134 min read
IELTS Speaking Part 1: From 6 to 6.5 in IELTS with grammar you already know!
There are clearly things you can do in the IELTS test to improve your score without necessarily learning any new vocabulary or grammar.
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Sep 262 min read
9 Tips that will get you a higher band in IELTS Speaking Part 1
You can be anyone or say anything you want in IELTS, so don't worry about being honest, or giving your real opinions.
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Aug 13 min read
Speaking Part 2: 15 Tips To Help You Reach Above Band 7
1. You must talk about what is on the card
Read the card carefully. What you say doesn’t need to be true, but it must be relevant.
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Jul 223 min read
Speaking Part 2: Telling Band 9 Stories with Narrative Tenses
How do some people get band 8 or 9 in IELTS Speaking Part 2?
Maybe it’s because they know how to use the narrative tenses to tell a story.
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Nov 6, 20234 min read
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Practical Tips For Success
By following these practical steps, you'll be better prepared for Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Test.
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Nov 4, 20234 min read
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Informal linkers and linking phrases for speaking (and informal writing)
The less formal linkers are not so well known, and are important if you want to reach the advanced levels of bands 7, 8 or 9.
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Oct 11, 20233 min read
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How To Prepare To Reach Above Band 7
A simple guide to help you prepare for IELTS Speaking Part 2 The IELTS Speaking Part 2, also known as the "Long Turn," is where you talk...
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Mar 3, 20231 min read
IELTS Speaking Part 2: 4 Better Ways To Start Your Speech
Based on my experience with IELTS students I’d say that 90% of IELTS candidates start the IELTS Speaking Task 2 with a phrase like this:...
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