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School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From November 2024

School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From November 2024

Where We’ve Been November Highlights: Exploring New Opportunities for Students On my recent trip to Queen Ethelburga's for their Open Day, I was able to get an insightful glimpse into the school's vibrant community and the range of opportunities they offer. The...

Model IELTS Writing Task 2: Should Art Be Taught At SchoolModel

Model IELTS Writing Task 2: Should Art Be Taught At SchoolModel

The essay below tackles the topic of teaching art in high schools. For many IELTS candidates, education is a familiar and relatable subject, making it an ideal and recurring theme in the test. Discussions around education often involve weighing the pros and cons of...

IELTS News Tracker: November 2024

IELTS News Tracker: November 2024

This month PTE announced that it had introduced human examiners to its computer-marked test – proving that AI cannot really take over the world, and that the human touch you get in IELTS is becoming ever more valued. More on that below. You will also find updates on...

School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From November 2024

School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From October 2024

Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been up to and a peak at our future diary appointments! Where We’ve Been We’re frequently consulted for our expertise in recommending top-tier high schools and universities across the UK for our students.  As part of this...

Learn IELTS Vocabulary with Speaking Model Answers: Animals

Learn IELTS Vocabulary with Speaking Model Answers: Animals

Animals frequently come up in the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests. On this page, you’ll find useful words and phrases, along with IELTS-style questions to help you get comfortable discussing animals. Essential Vocabulary Here are some key words to help you talk about...

IELTS News Tracker: November 2024

IELTS News Tracker: October 2024

In the October edition, we reveal some game-changing news about IELTS in New Zealand and China and bring you updates on the latest emigration happenings in an increasingly challenging environment. IELTS One Skill Retake Now Accepted in New Zealand New Zealand...

School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From November 2024

School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From September 2024

Get up to speed with the latest developments at our school and in the wider IELTS world!  What We Have Been Up To  It has been a busy month as for many deadlines are approaching and they have realised late on that they need some help with IELTS. Apart from lessons we...

IELTS General Task 1 Model Answer: Writing to an Employment Company

IELTS General Task 1 Model Answer: Writing to an Employment Company

There are three kinds of letters that you might be asked to write in the IELTS Writing test: formal, informal, or semi-formal. The below is an example of a formal question, together with an analysis of the  question and some key tips for answering. Task 1...