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Can I Use American English?

Introduction I have had lots of emails this month asking if it is OK to use American English in the IELTS test. Whenever this topic comes up in class

What to do if you don’t understand a Speaking question: Ask the examiner to repeat the question. Ask the examiner to explain the meaning of one

Formally Speaking One of the things that surprised me when I started teaching in Asia was how many formal phrases some students used. Phrases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otSbdkbtm2M This post will show you how to make a great plan that will help you write a clear essay every

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuO_N0KpgEk Below is a problem solution essay that achieved a band score of 9. I have also included an examiner’s

There are hundreds of IELTS preparation books on the market and choosing the right one can make the difference between studying effectively and

A few months ago I wrote post about the difference between band 5 and band 8 answers on the writing test and lots of people have asked me to do the

Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university

IELTS Speaking topics: There are no common topics for IELTS Speaking, so you cannot predict what you will be asked. Memorising answers is a waste

This post gives you a Band 9 sample answer and a structure to help you answer questions like this on test day. It is a General Training essay but is