IELTS Speaking Part 2: ‘describe a book’ answer
Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot. You should say: What this book was Why you decided to...
IELTS Speaking Part 3: ‘difficult jobs’ answers
Here are my sample answers to the questions in last Friday’s lesson. Can you find any useful vocabulary in my responses? What are the most...
IELTS Reading: how should you practise?
Here’s a useful question that a student asked me: Many students complain that they don’t get a high enough score in IELTS reading, and many...
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a place (Idea)
In part 2 of the speaking test, you might have to describe a place. There are several possible questions about places. For example: Describe a...
IELTS Writing Task 2: example-led paragraph
Let’s look at what I call an ‘example-led’ paragraph. In this type of paragraph, we explain an opinion or develop an idea based on a...
IELTS Writing Task 1: Two-chart answer (Band 9)
The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each...
IELTS Writing Task 2: introduction paraphrasing
Let’s look at how paraphrasing can be used in an introduction. My ability to paraphrase demonstrates both range and flexibility of language use. Task / question: Some people say...
IELTS Speaking: two types of hesitation
If you look at the ‘fluency and coherence’ column of the band descriptors, you’ll see the following: Band 7: may demonstrate language-related hesitation Band 8: hesitation is usually content-related Do...
Cue Card 2020 #26: Describe a time when you travelled by public transportation?
You should say: When you travelled? Where you travelled? What was the purpose of your travel? How you felt about it? Model Answer: In our...
Cue Card 2020 #25: Describe a time when you were excited
You should say: Where you were? When it was? Who you were with? explain why were you excited? Model Answer: I am person who easily...