Grammar for IELTS – noun phrases

By Tony Grace 22nd January 2019
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It is important to understand noun phrases and noun clauses if you want to get a high score in the IELTS exam

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Grammar for IELTS – noun clauses

By Tony Grace 20th January 2018
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It is important to understand noun phrases and noun clauses if you want to get a high score in the IELTS exam

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Lexis for IELTS – take every opportunity to show off your vocabulary in Writing Task 1 (1)

By Tony Grace 5th March 2019
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Lexis for IELTS – take every opportunity to show off your vocabulary in Writing Task 1

Be prepared

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Vocabulary for IELTS in Writing Task 1 processes

By Tony Grace 3rd March 2019
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How to think of vocabulary in a Writing Task 1 process

Ask yourself questions – why questions, where questions, etc

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Word Families for IELTS – to tempt

By Tony Grace 26th February 2019
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Can you make sentences with words from this important word family?

With audio

To tempt

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Referencing for IELTS Writing – the former and the latter

By Tony Grace 25th February 2019
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To get a band score 7 for C&C you need clear referencing.

Learn how to use the former and the latter

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Linking words for IELTS – on the contrary and in contrast

By Tony Grace 24th February 2019
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On the contrary and in contrast.

Hands up if you think they’re the same.

Think again

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Selecting information for IELTS Writing Task 1 – rail networks

By Tony Grace 22nd February 2019
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How to select information in Writing Task 1

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Referencing for IELTS Writing Task 1 (2) – correct or incorrect?

By Tony Grace 21st February 2019
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To get a band score 7 for C&C you need clear referencing.

Decide if these sentences are correct or not

The majority of people borrowing money borrowed money in order to buy a house or a car.

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Referencing for IELTS Task 1 – some examples of good referencing

By Tony Grace 19th February 2019
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To get a band score 7 for C&C you need clear referencing.

Here are a few examples of clear referencing for IELTS Task 1

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Selecting information for IELTS Writing Task 1 – reasons for using the internet

By Tony Grace 16th February 2019
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How to select information in Writing Task 1

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Selecting information for IELTS Writing Task 1 – electronic devices

By Tony Grace 11th February 2019
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How to select information in Writing Task 1

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Drills for IELTS – to be

By Tony Grace 10th February 2019
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One way to stop making basic mistakes with verbs.
I am
You are
He is
We are
You are
They are

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Key word transformations for IELTS 2

By Tony Grace 8th February 2019
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Practise paraphrasing with these key word transformations.

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How to Improve your General English by Active Reading

By Tony Grace 7th February 2019
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How to study – one really effective way of learning

If you’re serious about succeeding in IELTS, you will do some active reading every day

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Studying and Learning for IELTS

By Tony Grace 2nd February 2019
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What’s the difference between studying and learning, and why is it important?

How to study more effectively and how to start learning

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General English for IELTS Task 1

By Tony Grace 1st February 2019
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Decide if the sentences are correct or incorrect

Correct or Incorrect:

The chart shows information about how many people going to the cinema in one particular country, in 2014

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Word Families for IELTS – Prefer

By Tony Grace 30th January 2019
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Can you make sentences with words from this important word family?

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Key word transformations for IELTS

By Tony Grace 29th January 2019
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Practise paraphrasing with these key word transformations.

With audio

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Advice for IELTS – Learn how to achieve your goals by using Anki

By Tony Grace 27th January 2019
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Do you find you forget most of what you learn in class?

If so, you’re not alone, and your brain is acting normally.

Learn how to make your brain work for you, and remember things the easy way with Anki – computer-based flashcards.

And it’s absolutely free 🙂

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Word Families for IELTS – Society

By Tony Grace 25th January 2019
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Can you make sentences with words from this important word family?

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Advice for IELTS – Do your homework twice

By Tony Grace 23rd January 2019
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Read about why doing your homework once is not enough, if you’re serious about succeeding in IELTS

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