IELTS British Council Singapore

It's time for an IELTS grammar quiz! Let's do one together. 📝

You can use ‘either’ or ‘neither’ in a short answer to agree with someone. 💬

But you can’t use the same structure. You must change the subject-verb order when the negative is at the start of a clause.

Think you understand? 🤷

Tell us which item here isn’t a possible answer.

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Cat got your tongue? 😸

We use this idiom (or common saying in English) when someone is being unusually quiet. 🤫

But you won't be quiet after you’ve learned these five cat idioms.

Try to use these "cat" idioms in your IELTS Speaking test and impress your examiner!

What other English saying related to animals do you want to learn? Comment below and we will make our next post according to your wishes!

Need to describe something in your IELTS test? 🤷

Try using verbs of the senses.

It + verb + adjective

e.g. It tastes sour.

It + verb + like + noun

e.g. It looks like a little yellow rugby ball.

It + verb + as though + clause

e.g. It feels as though it’s covered in lots of bumps.

(Yes, we’re describing a lemon. 🍋)

Can you describe the object in the picture using these structures? ✍️

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It’s natural to have some regrets in life … 😞

Add the phrase ‘in the first place’ to the end of a sentence to emphasise what could’ve been done differently. For example, 'In the first place... I should have put my passport in my bag before I left for the airport.'

Can you make a sentence with ‘in the first place’? ✍️ Using such phrases can help you sound fluent in your IELTS Writing and Speaking Tests!

Do you like eating a golden-brown scone or a doughnut with a shiny glazed top? 🤤👇

Learning English and preparing for your IELTS test isn't just about memorising boring grammar rules from a textbook—it’s about bringing the language to life! With the British Council, you learn practical English you can use in real-life situations (like when you order cakes at a cafe!). 🥐🍰

If you need to describe your favourite foods in your IELTS Speaking or Writing test, you can use these words and get the score you need!