This month there’s a clear continuation of a trend seen across the globe: English-speaking economies need more people. Companies in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US are all struggling to fill job roles. That means opportunity for those with the right skills -...
June has been a bit of a whirlwind! Where We’ve Been We started June by participating in Round 2 of research at the University of Lancashire, where we looked at examples of student work responding to IELTS Task 1. The research aims to help university administrators...
Welcome to the June 2021 edition of Spotlight Vocabulary. This is the series where we link you to vocabulary and idea-rich articles that you can use in tests like IELTS or OET. These aren’t the only articles we read in June; you can find more on...
IELTS Speaking Test Sample: Shopping for something special has been a recurring IELTS test day topic. You could be asked this question in any part of the Speaking test. Whilst the exact wording might change, the vocabulary you will use is similar. Below you will...
Most IELTS test candidates approach us because they are struggling to get the band score they need with IELTS Writing. For most, the problem is actually with Task 1. One of the biggest hurdles is the variety of Task 1s. There are five different basic types - and these...
This month, there’s a whole host of news to share. And at last, it’s largely the good kind if you’re a skilled English speaker looking to move to Australia or New Zealand; public discourse in both countries is highlighting the need for more migrants like you. And if...
It’s been another busy month in the world of English testing and coaching. Plenty is happening, and plenty is being planned! Where We’ve Been We were delighted to be featured on the 39th episode of the Two Geeks And A Marketing Podcast. The podcast features and...
Welcome to the May 2021 edition of Spotlight Vocabulary. This is the series where we introduce you to articles containing concepts and vocabulary you can use on test day - for a full range of topics. You can find even more on our LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. How To...
Below is a model answer for a Task 2 double question type essay. With this type of question, you need to take care to answer the question asked - and ensure that if the question includes a plural, you answer in the plural. This model essay follows the following...
In IELTS General Task 1, you have to write a letter that could be formal, semi-formal or informal. One of the biggest mistakes test candidates make is answering a plural bullet point in the singular. In other words, if the question asks you to describe advantages -...