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Learn IELTS Work Vocabulary

Learn IELTS Work Vocabulary

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary: Work  Work is one of the top three most common topics in the IELTS Speaking test. It is likely to be the first set of questions the examiner asks. It could also be a Part 2 topic, which means that it continues into Part 3 as well. Learning...

IELTS Accommodation Vocabulary

IELTS Accommodation Vocabulary

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary: Accommodation  Accommodation is the most frequent IELTS Speaking topic. There is a good chance it will be the first topic the examiner uses - so IELTS accommodation vocabulary should be high on your priority list. Below you will find...

Spotlight Vocabulary, March 2020

Spotlight Vocabulary, March 2020

Welcome to the March 2020 edition of Spotlight Vocabulary! This series introduces you to vocabulary-rich articles that will enrich your lexical resource and help you pass tests like IELTS. These are not the only articles we read in March; you can find more on...

IELTS News: March 2020

IELTS News: March 2020

In this series, we report on the latest IELTS-related news. One thing, in particular, has had a significant impact on IELTS over the last month- the coronavirus.  The Latest IELTS News IELTS Tests Still Unavailable In China IELTS has been hitting the international...

School’s Out: IELTS Teaching Stories From February 2020

School’s Out: IELTS Teaching Stories From February 2020

February has been a challenging month for many with the cancellation of tests in many international centres. If you are experiencing some downtime, why not take advantage by taking classes. Where We’ve Been Coronavirus worries have limited our journeys in the physical...

Spotlight Vocabulary, March 2020

Spotlight Vocabulary, February 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 edition of Spotlight Vocabulary! In this series, we point you in the direction of vocabulary-rich articles that will help you no matter what your goals with the English language. To see more articles we read in February, visit...

Work Out Your IELTS Score With Our IELTS Band Score Calculator

Work Out Your IELTS Score With Our IELTS Band Score Calculator

Help better understand your level of IELTS Reading and IELTS Listening using our helpful band score calculator. The IELTS test is divided into four parts: Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading. For the IELTS Speaking and IELTS Writing areas of the exam - the band...

IELTS Band Score: Explaining Marking Criteria

IELTS Band Score: Explaining Marking Criteria

The IELTS band score is one of the most misunderstood parts of the test. There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and the school of YouTube.  Here are the facts… First The Basics  Examiners grade IELTS using a 9-band assessment formula. The bands start at 0...

IELTS News: March 2020

 IELTS News: February 2020

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...

School’s Out: IELTS Teaching Stories From February 2020

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...