12/11/2025
Everyone has to do chores. But did you know that the vocabulary used to describe them differs between the UK and the US?
Tell us which chores list is British and which is American.
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12/11/2025
Everything was going perfectly. However …'
The word ‘however’ lets you take your ideas in a different direction. It’s a great way to create contrasts and show more complex thinking in the IELTS test.
So let’s get some practice with ‘however’. Tell us in the comments how the story continues. ✍️
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12/11/2025
A strong thesis statement can boost your score in the IELTS Writing test. It immediately shows the Examiner that you understand the question, have a clear opinion and know exactly what you’re going to write. ✍️
Do you know what a good example of a thesis statement looks like? Rank the ones here from best to worst.
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14/10/2025
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07/10/2025
Many test takers worry about misunderstanding a question in their IELTS Speaking test.
It happens! The trick is knowing how to react when it happens so here are some tips to clarify what the Examiner asked and keep the conversation flowing.
Which strategy are you most likely to use in your IELTS Speaking test?
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05/10/2025
Want to show off your range of vocabulary in the IELTS test?
Instead of repeating the 'problem' try using some of its synonyms. We've added some of our suggestions to the mindmap.
Share some synonyms for 'problems' in the comments.
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