IELTS

'Technology’ is another common topic for IELTS, especially since we are in the digital era, we should also learn a few English words that are related to technology. So, today we will share 6 useful phrases with you!

There are different conjunctions in English, and concession is one of them. For example, but/ although/ however are the most common ones. To get a higher Coherence and Cohesion score, you should use various of linking words. Today, we are going to go through some words together and see which words can replace but/ although/ however!

You may often use the word ‘many’ or ‘a lot’ to describe a large amount of something, but can you think of any other English words with similar meanings? Today we are going to share 3 synonyms to be used in formal occasions and 4 synonyms for informal occasions with you respectively!

In part1 and part3 of IELTS Speaking, they may ask you to compare or contrast between two people/places/opinions, for example, what is the difference between living in the city and live in the countryside? When it comes to these questions, you should use phrases such as same as/ similar to/ different from/ as...as. Yet, how can we enrich our answers?

Most of you may wonder how we should prepare for the IELTS speaking exam. Are you thinking there is no way to get ready well in advance for the exam so you should just sit around and do nothing? Indeed, there are a few common topics in IELTS speaking, for example, we will talk about ‘Work’ today. Keep practicing how to use these phrasal verbs fluently and professionally during the speaking exam!

Finally, this is the last article of common IELTS Speaking topics, and we will talk about 'family’! This topic may appear in part 2 or part 3 of the speaking exam. In part 2, the examiner may ask you about your own family, for instance you may need to describe a family member that you admire the most. Besides, in part 3, you may be asked to talk about some general issues related to family, for example whether the husband and the wife should have different roles in a family. Let’s learn about some useful words related to family together!

In July, we have shared with you three common IELTS topics idioms, including the likes of study, work, and hobbies. Knowing that you might want to learn words about other topics, therefore, we are going to share another three topics with you this month! We will talk about ‘environment’ today. Hope you can use these words if you are asked something about the environment!

During the IELTS Speaking exam, for example, when the examiner asks you to recommend a book, you cannot get high marks by answering the question with ‘very’ all the time. For example, ‘I believe it is very important to our personal development. It is very meaningful and very easy to read.’ Your examiner will probably frown. Let's avoid using ‘very’ in emphasizing something every time, learn these words instead to surprise him/her!

Giving examples can help you strengthen the argument persuasiveness and achieve a more ideal score! So, what phrases should we use to give examples in both IELTS writing and oral exams? Here are 7 useful phrases!

Many IELTS Speaking topics, especially in Part 1, ask about your daily life. For example, what activities you like, or do you like your job. In addition to ‘I like...’, what can you say to express your preference?