We all love free stuff, and there are TONS of free IELTS materials on the internet. But how come, with all these free materials, I get so many people asking me for a free course and wondering why they can’t get the score they need? In this blog, I look at why FREE does not…
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Have you hit an IELTS plateau?
Have you reached a point in your IELTS journey where you feel like you’re not making any progress? Are you preparing as much as you possibly can, but still not seeing any increase in your scores? This article looks at some of the research available on the topic and helps you take steps to break…
Grammar for IELTS: When to use ‘-ing’ forms and infinitives
Have you ever tried TO LEARN when TO USE ‘-ing’ and when TO USE infinitives (with or without usING ‘to’)? I’ve tried lots of different ways to make these verbs clearer for my students. I’ve tried USING pictures, I’ve tried USING songs and I’ve tried groupING them into similar meanings. Now I think I’ve…
Grammar for IELTS: How to write complex sentences
How many ways of linking sentences can you find in this complex sentence below? The most important thing is that you practise making your own sentences, not only in Task 1, but also in Task 2, which will result in your score being higher than you expected, as long as you use the examples accurately,…