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...
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...
