November has flown by in a whirlwind of lessons, content creation, and one rather exciting bit of news! Where We've Been This month we became co-owners of Long Lands Common, a 30-acre community woodland project near Harrogate and Knaresborough. The site sits on a...
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of our monthly IELTS news update. This month brings significant developments across the English language testing landscape, major immigration policy changes in key destination countries, and continued evolution in the competitive...
Many IELTS candidates find themselves writing about public health policies, particularly those relating to diet and lifestyle choices. Questions about government intervention in food markets appear regularly in the exam because they touch on universal concerns:...
Introduction to Line Graph Questions Line graph tasks are among the most common question types in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, typically showing changes over time for one or more data series. Many candidates struggle to describe trends accurately while selecting the...
October has been wonderfully busy! Where We’ve Been I finally met an online contact in person after years of knowing her online – we braved a chilly Sunday morning outside York Minster, and it reminded me yet again that while digital connections are brilliant, nothing...
Welcome to our monthly IELTS news roundup, where we track the latest developments that matter to test candidates worldwide. Each month, we monitor official announcements from IELTS Partners, changes in the English language testing landscape, and immigration policy...
Museums and cultural sites are popular topics in the IELTS Speaking test. On this page, you'll find useful vocabulary, IELTS-style questions, and model answers to help you speak naturally and confidently about cultural experiences and heritage. 📝 Essential Vocabulary...
From new student successes to fresh insights on social media, September has been another month of breakthroughs for our IELTS learners. Whether you’re preparing for university, planning a move overseas, or supporting international students, you’ll find practical...
Welcome to this month’s update on IELTS, migration, and education news. September has been a busy period, with major immigration changes shaping job opportunities in the UK and Canada, and fresh reports on shifting student demand across the globe. Whether you’re...
In my recent conversations with schools, a clear theme has emerged: the pressure to recruit more international students has never been greater. Financial strain, VAT changes, and shifting demographics have forced schools to look overseas. But as one senior leader put...