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Plan, Map, and Diagram Questions with Spatial Awareness
The secret strategy? Developing your spatial awareness. This skill is all about understanding the relationships between different objects or areas in a space. When you’re good at this, you’ll find it much easier to follow directions and locate information on plans, maps, and diagrams during the IELTS Listening test. So, how can you improve your…
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Counterargument Strategy for Stronger Essays in Writing Task 2
Including counterarguments in your Writing Task 2 essays shows that you’ve thought about the topic from different angles. It demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes your argument more balanced and convincing. So, how can you effectively use counterarguments in your essays? Let’s look at some examples: When discussing the benefits of online education, you might…
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IELTS Academic Reading Practice: Society
Welcome to this IELTS Practice Reading Test (Academic) on Society. This test is designed to help you prepare for the IELTS Academic Reading section. You’ll have one longer, complex passage to read, followed by a series of questions. The recommended time for this practice test is 15 minutes. Remember, in the actual IELTS test, you’ll…
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Plan, Map, and Diagram Questions in Listening
The key to success lies in visualization and prediction. Before the audio starts, you can take a moment to study the visual carefully. Try to imagine yourself in the scene or location depicted. As you examine the plan, map, or diagram, you might want to ask yourself some questions. What kind of place is this?…
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IELTS Writing Task 1 Practice Question Letter (General Training)
This is a practice question for IELTS Writing Task 1 (General Training). You should spend about 20 minutes on this task and write at least 150 words. General Training Task 1 You are planning to attend a friend’s wedding in another city. Write a letter to your employer requesting time off work. In your letter:…
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IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice Question: Space Exploration
This is a practice question for IELTS Writing Task 2. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task and write at least 250 words. Remember to plan your essay before you start writing and leave time to review your work at the end. Writing Task 2 Write about the following topic: Some people believe…
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IELTS Academic Reading Practice: History Topic
Welcome to this IELTS Practice Reading Test (Academic) on History. This test is designed to help you prepare for the IELTS Academic Reading section. You’ll have one longer, complex passage to read, followed by a series of questions. The recommended time for this practice test is 20 minutes. Remember, in the actual IELTS test, you’ll…
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The Cultural Connection Strategy in Speaking Part 1
The ‘Cultural Connection’ approach involves linking your answers to aspects of your culture or country. It’s a great way to showcase your unique perspective and engage the examiner with information they might find novel or intriguing. So, how can you implement this strategy? When answering a question, try to think about how your response might…
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IELTS Writing Task 1 Practice Question (General Training)
This is a practice question for IELTS Writing Task 1 (General Training). You should spend about 20 minutes on this task and write at least 150 words. Writing Task 1 You have recently purchased a new laptop from an online electronics store. Upon receiving the product, you discovered that it doesn’t work as advertised. Write…