9 Idioms about Dislikes
Similar to ‘likes’, ‘dislikes’ is also an area you are often asked about in the IELTS speaking test. Are you familiar with all of the following expressions about something you don’t like? Leave your comment please. As usual, I believe it is important to reiterate some...
IELTS Writing Task 2: Vocabulary Secrets
Just as important as task achievement, cohesion & coherence, and grammar, vocabulary accounts for 25% of your writing score. Here are some pointers on boosting your performance in vocabulary segment.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Grammar Secrets
Below is the checklist of grammar concepts that you should cover in your Task 2 response to achieve a decent score (band 7 and above). By using these key points, you will make a significant difference to the examiner’s impression of your English grammar, your writing,...
Other ways to say: DELICIOUS
As a long-time learner of the English language, I have always been fascinated by how wide-ranging the English vocabulary is to express one single meaning.
American vs. British English: Clothes & Footwear
As you probably know, there are differences between American and British English. Since this is a huge field of study, I’d like to break it down into three categories, namely vocabulary, grammar, and spelling.
Andante
Situated approximately 25 kilometers away from Da Lat City, Andante is characterized as a secluded farm-stay by not offering any Internet connection or digital leisure. Cell signal to make phone calls is of no avail either. As soon as you start navigating the winding...
Common Errors With Prepositions
From time to time, I see that my students make mistakes with the prepositions they have chosen to use. While native speakers can still understand what you are trying to say when you use a preposition imprecisely, being able to use correct ones will make your English...
Do’s & Don’ts In IELTS Writing Task 2
Today, let’s review the checklist of what you should and should not do in Writing Task 2. Read the question carefully. By understanding the requirements, you avoid going off topic. Allocate time to plan your answer. It is wise to spend 5 – 7 minutes making an outline...
Do’s & Don’ts In IELTS Writing Task 1
If you can follow these ground rules, you save yourself from unnecessary worries. Here we go! Allocate time to plan your answer. I would recommend you spend 3 – 4 minutes analyzing the graphics and grouping the data before you actually write. It is wise to spend a...
9 Idioms about Food
Here are 9 idioms about food you may want to use in your speaking. Any other idioms related to food you would like to share? Comment below please. Notes: Only use idioms if you understand their meaning and know when and how they should be applied in context.Don’t...
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