In this series, we bring you up-to-date with the latest happenings in the IELTS universe. It has been a busy month. Read on to discover how the IELTS test changed in January. Also learn how the coronavirus and Brexit continue to have a significant impact on your...
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School’s Out: IELTS Teaching Stories From January 2020
2020 is shaping up to be a busy year! This month alone, we have dealt with Brexit and the cancellation of all IELTS tests in China for February. Read on to find out how we are adapting to the times… Where We’ve Been We haven’t ventured very far into the geographic...
Spotlight Vocabulary, January 2020
Welcome to the first edition of Spotlight Vocabulary in 2020! This series is designed to introduce you to ideas, vocabulary and quality articles that will stimulate you and help you to pass IELTS or OET. These are not the only articles we read in January; you can find...
Model IELTS Academic Task 1 Essay: Bar Chart
Most test candidates find IELTS Academic Task 1 to be the hardest part of the test - and most lose marks here. Task 1 comes in a variety of different types, which only adds to the difficulty. To master this part of the test, you must become familiar with all the...
Model IELTS General Task 1 essay: Formal
Below you will find a model answer for a Formal IELTS Writing Task 1 letter. This letter is likely to score from 8.5-9.0 on test day. It follows this general template… Salutation 1st Paragraph about bullet point 1 2nd Paragraph about bullet point 2 3rd Paragraph...
Scholar’s Progress: Tips From A German Student Who Now Lives In Canada
In our second episode, we visit Toronto, Canada - the new home of Sebastian from Germany. Find out how why Sebastian chose Canada and is also able to emigrate to Australia. https://youtu.be/Tdlfk7aSxOA In this episode we ask Sebastian: How he got 8.5 in Speaking -...
IELTS & OET News: January 2020
Welcome to the first edition of the 2020s! In this series, we bring you up-to-date with the latest developments in the exam world and how they might impact your plans for the year ahead. The Latest IELTS News In 2019 the British Home Office ran a competitive...
School’s Out: IELTS Teaching Stories From December 2019
The end of the 2010s! We have had a busy year and in this edition review the highlights of 2019 as we prepare even more exciting projects and products for 2020! Where We've Been In January we invested in some brand new microphones to bring a whole new quality to our...
Writing Tips From A Self-publisher
Episode 2 – Tips on Writing and Editing From a Self-publisher In this series, we introduce you to experts who can help you to advance your language-related goals. In episode 2, we ask Ian Turner to share his advice, suggestions and stories on… The Challenges of...
Spotlight Vocabulary, December 2019
Welcome to the final edition of Spotlight Vocabulary in 2019! This series is designed to introduce you to quality articles that will not only help you to pass tests like IELTS or OET but also improve your life. These are not the only articles we read in December; you...