IELTS Topic-based vocabulary: pandemic/epidemic/medical crisis; with definitions/meanings and example sentences

This post focuses on a shortlist of some important words for IELTS Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening. Here, IELTS candidates can learn and practice pandemic/epidemic/medical crisis-related words and phrases. All the words are given here with definitions and their use in sentences. This vocabulary list will help you understand any pandemic or medical crisis-related topics […]

IELTS General Training Writing Task 1: 3 sample letters from Cambridge 6, 7 & 9; with model answers, guidelines and tips

In this General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 post, I’m sharing three different letter samples with model answers from Cambridge IELTS Series 6, 7 and 9. One of them is a semi-formal complaint letter, one is an official letter for an insurance claim and one is an informal/personal letter. I’m also sharing some tips at the […]

IELTS General Training Task 1: formal complaint letter sample; with discussion, model answer, vocabulary practice and bonus tips

In this General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 post, I’m sharing an official complain letter on a product that does not work properly. Hopefully, this will give you some idea of writing any formal complaint letter describing the given situation. I’ve included a sample answer with vocabulary practice and bonus tips.

IELTS Writing: 7 top ideas/tips/ways to maximize/improve/upgrade writing score

When you write, especially for the final exam of a language course, it so often happens that you don’t get your expected score thought you have thought your Writing exam has been a good one. This can be equally true for IELTS, TOEFL, TAFE, SAT, GMAT, GRE; any course, where writing plays a big part. […]

IELTS Grammar: identifying simple, compound & complex sentences; with techniques, explanations & examples

Many IELTS candidates have requested me to give a post on ‘how to understand or recognize simple, compound and complex sentences’ in a very easy way. It is necessary for IELTS candidates not only to understand simple, compound and complex sentences but also know how to write them correctly. In IELTS Reading, they are used […]

General Training IELTS: how to write a Formal and an Informal letter; with structures, tips and model answers

In IELTS General Training module Task 1, you will be given the task of writing a letter to someone. There are two types of letters, formal and informal. This GT Writing Task 1 post focuses on writing an informal letter to a friend and a formal letter to a university cafeteria authority. Here, you will […]

Know your IELTS: an in-depth analysis of how to take the best preparation in IELTS exam; with tips, tricks, suggestions from previous candidates

Some of my students have appeared in the IELTS exam in recent days. When preparing for this exam, they came by a number of matters and talked to me about some important suggestions, tips, and tricks which, they think, should be shared with future IELTS candidates as they will come handy if anybody wants to […]

IELTS Writing: 10 most common mistakes in writing; with top solutions and explanations

This IELTS Writing post deals with 10 most common mistakes that candidates do in the Writing module. Most often candidates make some silly mistakes in grammar and spelling for which their expected band cannot be achieved. This post is focused to help you all to correct these 10 silly mistakes with solutions and explanations. It […]

IELTS Writing: Use of cohesive devices/ linkers/ connecting words/ linking words/ connectors; with example

In IELTS Writing, both in task 1 and task 2, using cohesive devices/ linkers/connecting words/connectors or linking words are very important. As the IELTS exam checks a person’s ability in using the English language, the Writing exam becomes very crucial. It is because the examiner can, in fact, has an overview of the test taker’s […]

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