IELTS Preparation Blog
- IELTS Listening (13)
- IELTS Practice Tests (94)
- IELTS Reading (8)
- IELTS Speaking (14)
- IELTS Writing (17)
Latest Blog Posts
-
IELTS Listening Practice Test – Energy Affordability
Today, we’ve got a great practice exercise for you based on a TED Talk by DeAndrea Salvador about making energy more affordable for low-income families. Listen to the TED Talk by clicking on the video below provided. As you listen, try to answer the questions. IELTS Listening Questions Instructions: For multiple-choice questions, select the correct…
-
IELTS Writing Task 1: Describing Trends
Let’s talk about the “start-middle-end” approach. This strategy can help you describe trends clearly and accurately, without getting tangled up in the details. It’s all about looking at the big picture and breaking it down into three parts. Here’s how it works: By focusing on these three points, you can give a clear overview of…
-
Urban Farming Reading Passage – Short Answer Questions
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Remember, your answers should be no more than three words. The Rise of Urban Farming Urban farming is gaining popularity in cities worldwide. As people become more concerned about food security and sustainability, they’re turning to innovative ways to grow food in urban environments. One…
-
How to Never Miss a Word Again
Let’s talk about something called “shadow listening.” It’s a technique where you repeat what you hear in your head (or very quietly under your breath) as you listen. Why does this work? Well, when you shadow listen, you’re super focused on every word. Here’s how you might try it: 1. Put on a short audio…
-
Expand Your Answers in IELTS Speaking
Let’s talk about the WWWWH method. It’s actually a way to remember five question words: Who, What, Where, When, and How. These little words can be your secret strategy for longer, more detailed answers. Here’s how it works When you’re asked a question, please try to include information about who, what, where, when, and how…
-
Unlock Your IELTS Essay Ideas
Let’s talk about mind mapping. It’s a super simple technique that can help you generate ideas for your IELTS essay in no time. Here’s how it works: You start with your essay topic in the center of a page. Then, you branch out with related ideas, just like a tree spreading its branches. Example Say…
-
True/False/Not Given
Let’s talk about the keyword matching technique. This approach is all about identifying key words in the statement and quickly locating them (or their synonyms) in the passage. It’s like playing a word-search game, but with a purpose! So, how can you put this keyword matching technique into action? Here’s a simple approach that might…
-
Story Structure in Speaking Part 2
Are you worried about the IELTS Speaking Part 2? The secret? Using a basic story structure. This approach can help you create a clear, well-organized response that’s easy for the examiner to follow. Here’s how you can use this technique: First, think of your response as a short story with three main parts: a beginning,…
-
Manage Time Pressure in IELTS Reading
You’ve got 60 minutes to answer 40 questions based on three passages. With the right approach, you can do it. The strategy I’m about to share is called the “20-20-20 method.” Here’s how it works: A detailed example Imagine you’ve just started your Reading test. The first passage is about the history of coffee. Here’s…