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IELTS Pronunciation: the schwa (weak sound ‘uh’)

By Fiona on June 19, 2025 0

IELTS pronunciation the schwa

In this lesson you’ll learn how to pronounce the schwa – the weak sound ‘uh’ – and why it’s so important for natural pronunciation.

101 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words in IELTS (Part 1)

By Fiona on April 25, 2025 0

101 most mispronounced words in IELTS

In this lesson you’ll learn the 101 most commonly mispronounced words that are keeping you below Band 7 in the IELTS Speaking Test.

IELTS Vocabulary for Speaking: Love, friendship and relationships

By Fiona on February 12, 2025 0

IELTS vocabulary relationships

In this lesson you’ll learn a range of vocabulary, expressions and idioms to talk about love, friendship and relationships in Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Speaking Test.

IELTS Vocabulary for Speaking: Festivals and Celebrations

By Fiona on January 31, 2025 0

IELTS Vocabulary Festivals and Celebrations

In this lesson you’ll learn new vocabulary to talk about festivals and celebrations in Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Speaking Test.

IELTS Vocabulary for Speaking: Money topic

By Fiona on January 14, 2025 0

IELTS money idioms

The IELTS vocabulary topic of MONEY comes up in all parts of the test. In this lesson you’ll learn expressions and idioms that you can use in Speaking Parts 1, 2 and 3.

IELTS Speaking Topic: Your Job

By Fiona on December 3, 2024 0

IELTS Speaking topic your job and work (1)

In IELTS Speaking Part 1, the examiner always asks “Do you work or are you a student?”. If you have a job, learn all the expressions that you need to talk about it.

IELTS Speaking Part 2: how to avoid repetition

By Fiona on January 12, 2024 0

IELTS Speaking how to avoid repetition in part 2

In the IELTS Speaking 2-minute long-turn, you need to plan your response carefully to demonstrate your range and ability.

IELTS Pronunciation Tips for the Listening Test

By Fiona on February 10, 2023 0

IELTS pronunciation tips for the listening test

In this lesson you’ll learn 7 key pronunciation tips to help you understand fast, fluent speech in the IELTS Listening Test.

Idioms in IELTS: should you use them?

By Fiona on August 9, 2021 3

How to use idioms in IELTS test

Using idioms in IELTS can help demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, but only when they are accurate and appropriate. Learn how to use idioms naturally in IELTS Speaking and Writing.

IELTS Vocab: How to use have/get something done

By Fiona on December 29, 2020 0

have or get something done

How to use the expression ‘Have or get something done’. Check the meaning and grammar then practise using this grammar.

IELTS conditionals: a complete guide

By ieltsetc on March 2, 2020 4

IELTS Conditionals

In this complete guide to IELTS conditionals, you’ll learn how to use all conditional sentences specifically for the IELTS test.

IELTS Pronunciation: 5 quick ways to improve your score

By ieltsetc on December 22, 2018 0

IELTS Pronunciation tips

Is there anything you can do to improve your pronunciation if you don’t have much time before the IELTS Speaking Test?

These small changes could make a BIG difference.

How to give longer answers in IELTS Speaking Part 1

By ieltsetc on December 2, 2018 13

IELTS Speaking Part 1 28-Day Challenge Fiona

Improve the way you answer short questions in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Test with daily practice for 28 days.

How to improve your IELTS speaking skills at home without a teacher

By ieltsetc on November 11, 2017 3

IELTS Speaking PArt 1 and 2 Practice

Learn how to improve IELTS Speaking at home without a teacher. Discover self-study techniques to build fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence.

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