Speaking
Everyday English: Ordering Coffee
Preparing for your IELTS test is really important, but what about real life English? Could you order a coffee in a busy coffee shop?
20 November, 2020
Speaking
Talking about your hometown
When we meet new people, especially people from other parts of the world, it's natural to be curious about where they come from. Where did you grow up?
16 November, 2020
TopTips
8 websites to help you prepare for IELTS
In this blog I want to share some of my favourite websites and apps with you to help your IELTS preparation. These links are not all IELTS focussed, some of them are just for fun, and yes, I know that you're preparing for IELTS and that you're focussed on the test, but it's equally important to work on your general English.
6 November, 2020
TopTips
What is IELTS?
If you are new to the world of IELTS it can all be a bit confusing. Today we will try to answer some of your questions.
13 October, 2020
Writing
Describing Maps in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
You may be asked to describe a map in Task 1 of your Academic IELTS Writing test. Today we are going to have a look at a test question, talk about some of the specific vocabulary that you would need to answer this question, and then have a go at editing an answer. Let's start with the question.
22 September, 2020
TopTips
Working with a Study Buddy
It can get lonely studying on your own. It's so easy to lose your motivation when the only person cheering you on is your reflection in the mirror. You might find yourself wondering 'Does it really matter if I do this Listening task today?' Does this sound like you?
1 September, 2020