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IELTS Prepositions about Amounts for Writing Task 1

When writing your response for Academic Writing Task 1 for IELTS, prepositions about amounts, size, percentages, or the number of something are important. This is because in most Task 1 graphs you will need to describe how information what statistics is shown in the graph. To do this, you can use a variety of prepositions...Continue Reading...

IELTS Prepositions about Time for Writing Task 1

When writing your response for Academic Writing Task 1 for IELTS, prepositions about time are important. This is because in most Task 1 graphs you will need to describe how information changes over time. To do this, you can use a variety of prepositions to talk about various time periods seen in the Task 1...Continue Reading...

What is the CEFR? Learn what English you need at each Level

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a widely recognized system used to assess and describe language proficiency. It provides a framework with six different levels for English language learners, ranging from A1 to C2. This article aims to provide a clear understanding of each CEFR level in English, using intermediate-level English...Continue Reading...

IELTS Writing Task 1 Charts & Sample Responses

Being able to write effective IELTS Writing Task 1 responses is harder than it looks! In that part of the IELTS test, you have to write a description of a chart, chart, table, graph, map, or diagram. This is not a skill that most students learn in their English classes, so you have to study...Continue Reading...

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions & Responses Samples

Examine these IELTS Writing Task 2 samples below to help you with IELTS preparation at home. Learn English by studying these IELTS writing samples and crack the IELTS! Discover more IELTS Writing tips! Top 5 tips for improving Writing IELTS Academic Task 1 Skills Top 5 IELTS Academic Task 1 Writing Tips Top 5 tips...Continue Reading...

TED-Ed ‘Plant’ Video Lessons – IELTS Preparation at Home

When doing IELTS Preparation at Home, you need to build your knowledge of both vocabulary and concepts. So, this is important in any IELTS study plan you create for yourself. Increasing your range of Academic English will help you in all parts of the IELTS test, and these plant video lessons will help! A great website for...Continue Reading...

Advanced English Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 1

We understand that not everyone is able to take an English class with us in Portland, OR and would be better suited to study remotely. An important part of how to prepare for the IELTS at home is improving your vocabulary for Writing Task 1 IELTS responses. It is not enough to know academic English...Continue Reading...

TED-Ed ‘Viking History’ Video Lessons – IELTS Preparation at Home

When doing IELTS Preparation at Home, you need to build your knowledge of both vocabulary and concepts. So, this is important in any IELTS study plan you create for yourself. Increasing your range of Academic English will help you in all parts of the IELTS test, and these language video lessons will help! A great website for...Continue Reading...

TED-Ed ‘Language’ Video Lessons – IELTS Preparation at Home

When doing IELTS Preparation at Home, you need to build your knowledge of both vocabulary and concepts. So, this is important in any IELTS study plan you create for yourself. Increasing your range of Academic English will help you in all parts of the IELTS test, and these language video lessons will help! A great website for...Continue Reading...

TED-Ed ‘Myth’ Video Lessons – IELTS Preparation at Home

When doing IELTS Preparation at Home, you need to build your knowledge of both vocabulary and concepts. So, this is important in any IELTS study plan you create for yourself. Increasing your range of Academic English will help you in all parts of the IELTS test, and these myth video lessons will help! A great website for...Continue Reading...