Learn how to use “the more… the more” in IELTS Writing. This guide explains the grammar in simple terms and gives clear examples for Task 1 and Task 2 essays, plus practice exercises to improve your score.
Grammar
IELTS Writing Task 2: Do you agree or disagree?
In this lesson you’ll learn 3 ways to structure a ‘Do you agree or disagree?’ question about whether facts or skills should be taught at school and university. It includes 2 model answers.
IELTS conditionals review and practice
Review your IELTS Conditionals, from Zero to Mixed with this fun, interactive set of quizzes, poems, songs, videos and memorable quotes.
IELTS Spelling: Words ending in -able or -ible
Words ending in ‘-able’ and ‘-ible’ sound almost exactly the same, so here are some rules about the spelling patterns.
IELTS Vocab: affect and effect
The difference between ‘affect’ and ‘effect’ and how to use them accurately in IELTS Writing and Speaking.
How to use ‘despite’ and ‘in spite of’ in IELTS Writing Task 2
There are very important grammatical differences between ‘despite’ and ‘in spite of’ and ‘although’. Learn how to use them corrrectly here (with video and interactive practice).
‘Not only, but also’ and other forms of inversion
‘Not only, but also’ is a powerful structure that you can use in both Writing and Speaking. This lesson reviews the grammar of inversion caused by this structure.
How to use ‘the former’ and ‘the latter’ in IELTS
Learn how to use ‘the former’ and ‘the latter’ to make your writing more formal and academic and to avoid repetition.
How to use ‘twice as much/many’
‘Double’, ‘twofold’ and ‘twice as much’ or ‘twice as many’ are advanced strucures used on IELTS Writing Task 1 but they’re easy to learn.
How to use ‘although’ to show concession in IELTS Writing
Learn how to use ‘although’, ‘though’ and ‘even though’ to produce an outstanding Task 2 conclusion.
Coherence and Cohesion for IELTS Writing Task 2
Coherence and Cohesion (C&C) are one of the IELTS Writing Band Descriptors and are worth 25% of the marks. This lesson will help you understand what they mean and show you how to improve your C&C score.
How to get Band 7 in IELTS when you’re stuck at 6.5
Do you feel like you’re stuck at the same IELTS Band Score? This usually happens at around Band 6.5. Here are some reasons and tips to get you to the next level.
‘-ing’ vs infinitive: 10 simple rules
Ing or infinitive verbs have a complex set of rules, but here are some tips on how to master their use.
IELTS complex sentences and how to make your writing more complex
Complex sentences are important for a Band 7 score, but it’s more important to be clear. This lesson shows you how to do both.
Grammar for IELTS: will vs going to
If you learnt in school that ‘will’ is the Future Tense, do this lesson about ways of talking about future PLANS.
IELTS Writing Task 1 map: how to describe ‘before and after’ diagrams
The IELTS Writing Task 1 floor plan and ‘before and after’ maps require a little thought and preparation if you’ve never done one before. Here are some guidelines.
Grammar for IELTS: Modals of Deduction (Listening about Ireland)
Modals of deduction can help you answer questions in both the IELTS Reading and Listening tests. This lesson will show you how.
The best songs to help you learn English
A list of the best songs to help you learn English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
IELTS linking words: how to use the present participle (ing)
In this lesson about IELTS linking words, you’ll learn how to use the present participle (-ing form) to make your writing more complex.
IELTS Writing Task 1: 6 ways to make predictions
In Academic Writing Task 1 graphs, you may need to make predictions. A simple way to do this is to use ‘will’. In this lesson, you’ll learn more complex ways.
