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26/09/2026

24/09/2026

Still getting the same IELTS score? More practice may not be what you need.

If you keep doing tests without reviewing where you’re losing marks, you may simply be repeating the same mistakes.

Find the pattern.
Fix the problem.
Then practise again.

Practice gives you a score. Review tells you what needs to change.
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21/09/2026

You do not need a British or American accent to score well in IELTS Speaking.

IELTS is not asking whether you can sound like someone else.

Focus instead on clear pronunciation, word stress, intonation, natural rhythm, and being easy to understand.

Keep your accent. Improve your clarity.

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20/09/2026

From IELTS preparation to a path towards working in the USA.

With focused Speaking support, Dana achieved the result she needed.

Could your IELTS success story be next?

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18/09/2026

Stop memorising idioms for IELTS Speaking.

Forcing idioms into your answers can make you sound less natural, not more advanced.

The examiner is looking for vocabulary that is accurate, relevant, and natural in context.

Use an idiom because it fits - not because you memorised it.

Natural beats forced.

Send this to someone preparing for IELTS Speaking.

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17/09/2026

Not sure if your IELTS preparation is actually moving you in the right direction?

Our next FREE IELTS webinar is designed to help you prepare with more clarity and purpose.

We’ll cover the MIG Preparation Framework, common preparation mistakes, what IELTS actually requires, final-week preparation, and a live Q&A.

27 September 2026 | Online via Zoom

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Join My IELTS Guide's free IELTS webinar to understand what the test really requires, avoid common preparation mistakes, identify your key gaps, and use the MIG Framework to prepare with more purpose and clarity. We’ll also share practical guidance for your final week before the exam, followed by ...

15/09/2026

An example can sound academic and still weaken your IELTS essay.

In IELTS Writing Task 2, adding “research shows…” or a made-up statistic does not automatically develop your idea.

A strong example should show how the point works, not simply repeat the claim in different words.

Keep it realistic.
Keep it relevant.
Make the connection clear.

Before you move on, ask:
Does this example actually explain my point?

Save this for your next IELTS Essay.

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