This week's model answer tackles the double-question Task 2 format. With this kind of question, a four-paragraph template works best – one body paragraph for each question. It is important to answer both sides of the question equally – so try to make sure your body...
The major English speaking countries are out of step in their tentative returns to post-pandemic normality. In the Northern hemisphere, the Canadian, UK and US borders are all reopening - so if you’re looking to emigrate to one of those countries, now’s the time to...
This month's model essay is a formal letter about problems with a lecture theatre. You will know when you have to write a formal letter in IELTS because the instructions will tell you to begin your letter Dear Sir/Madam ... It is always important in the Writing test...
It has been a very busy month at With an Expert! What have we been up to Early in the month, we met with representatives of Cambridge to discuss our experiences with the IELTS test — keeping ourselves at the cutting edge of the latest developments in the testing...
Welcome to the August 2021 edition of Spotlight Vocabulary. Below you will find links to articles containing the kind of vocabulary and ideas you need to score IELTS band 7.0 or higher. If you would like to see many more articles like this, you can find more on...
Technology keeps advancing and could be a Part 1, 2 or 3 topic in the IELTS Speaking test. In Part 2, You might be asked to describe something that is not your computer or phone - so you should try and think of other items you have, e.g. a smartwatch. Read the...
IELTS Writing Academic Task 1 is the most challenging task — not least because of the large number of different types of data sets you may encounter. The model answer below answers a pie and bar chart combination illustrating health and fitness data. The essay follows...
If you’re looking to work or study in Australia or Canada, the news this month is looking particularly positive for you. Both countries are in urgent need of English speakers to fill certain job roles, and both countries are changing rules to make more visas...
With the lifting of Covid restrictions in the UK, we have been busier than ever. What is life like in your country at the moment? Join our new Member’s Area by clicking on the Membership link in the top menu to let us all know! What have we been up to? In July, we...
Welcome to the July 2021 edition of Spotlight Vocabulary. In this series, we introduce you to high-level articles. If you have trouble thinking of ideas on test day - reading these articles will help you. The articles also contain high-level vocabulary that will help...