How IELTS Writing Tasks Are Marked
When the IELTS examiners mark your writing tasks, they mark them based on FOUR criteria. Here, I explain each criteria so they are easy to understand.
IELTS Bands – Scoring Tables and Band Descriptions
The IELTS Band levels explained. You can use these for a general understanding of what your level might be.
How to Pronounce the Simple Past with ED
Pronouncing the past simple tense with -ED can be a challenge, especially for learners who speak languages quite similar to English.
100 Questions For IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice
Here are the most common topics needed for the IELTS Speaking Test. Prepare. Practice. Repeat.
How to use ‘Lend’ and ‘Borrow’
One difference between English and many other languages that often causes a problem is that English has two similar words ‘borrow’ and ‘lend’.
How to use ‘Born’ in a sentence
Using ‘born’ incorrectly is such a common mistake for English students but luckily it is quite easy to understand and to fix.
What does “Stuck In A Rut” mean?
Today, a student told me he was stuck. I said “well stand up then”. I obviously didn’t understand.
10 Terrible Excuses Given By English Learners
We all turn to excuses to explain why we are not practising as hard as we should be. Here are 10 terrible excuses I have heard from English learners.
11 Movie Quotes All Native Speakers Know
Famous movie lines and quotes have strangely become part of our spoken vocabulary, even if we have never seen the movies.
Top 10 Mistakes Made By A South American English Learner
Here is a list of the top 10 common mistakes made by a South American ESL learner. How many have you made? Be honest!
