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IELTS was nothing like Omar imagined – but he got Band 8.5 (here is how)
Omar considers English to be his first language, and even though he originally is from Jamaica, he’s been living in the US for quite a while. As someone who uses English daily and has experience with...
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IELTS Results competition winners in February 2020
Prepare to be inspired, as we introduce to you the winners of IELTS Results competition in February 2020. Eight people from four countries (Australia, India, Iran and Zimbabwe) achieved the highest...
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IELTS and COVID-19: global update, info and advice
Nearly everyone in the world is affected by Novel Coronavirus in some way, and we know that many IELTS test takers have questions related to this situation. At the time of writing this IELTS exams are...
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COVID-19 update: IELTS-Blog.com is here to support you, no matter what.
Hello everyone, Simone here, and this is a quick update to let you know some great news (yes, I know that’s rare to hear these days!): 1. At IELTS-Blog.com we are operating as usual. Our global team...
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How to focus on IELTS when your mind is somewhere else
It’s an unsettling time and even the happiest and most positive people among us can’t help but feel down occasionally – especially after reading the news. Those of you who spent some time on...
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IELTS essay, topic: Some people think that it is fine for professional...
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Sample Essay...
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Indian doctor reveals how she boosted her IELTS score to Band 8
Today we would like to share with you the success story of Dr. Ishita Dhada who improved her IELTS score to Band 8 overall, with a perfect 9 in Listening. You may remember Dr. Dhada’s name as a winner...
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IELTS Band 9 essay, topic: Some schools insist that students have laptops in...
This is a model response to a Writing Task 2 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is likely to score IELTS Band 9. Set 2 General...
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IELTS Essay Samples of Band 9
Here you can find IELTS Essay samples of Band 9, written by a native English speaker and a former IELTS examiner. Robert Nicholson is the co-author of ‘High Scorer’s Choice’ IELTS Practice Tests book...
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IELTS Results competition winners in March 2020
At times like this good news is especially important, and today we would like to congratulate 4 people and hopefully inspire many more! As you would have guessed, we are about to announce the lucky...
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IELTS Letter, topic: Resigning from a part time job
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter: – explain why you...
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IELTS Sample Letters of Band 8
Here you can find IELTS Sample Letters of Band 8, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher. Last updated: April 16, 2020 The topic of each letter appears when you hold the mouse over the...
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IELTS Report, topic: Bar graphs describing unemployment rates and average...
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graphs below show unemployment rates and average earnings according to level of education. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the...
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IELTS Sample Reports of Band 7
Here you can find IELTS Sample Reports of Band 7, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher. Last updated: April 17, 2020 The topic of each report appears when you hold the mouse over the...
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IELTS Indicator: a new IELTS test to take from the safety of your home
This is great news for anyone who hasn’t been able to book an IELTS test because testing was suspended in their country. From 22 April you can book an IELTS Indicator test – an online test that will...
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IELTS essay, topic: Some people think that sport in schools is a waste of...
This is a model response to a Writing Task 2 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is likely to score IELTS Band 9. Set 2 Academic...
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IELTS Letter, topic: Inviting a friend to a music concert
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert. Please say: – Where and when does the concert start? – What type of music will be played there? – Why do you think your friend will...
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Waleed didn’t crack under pressure and scored Band 7.5 in IELTS, here is how
Some people suffer from exam anxiety more, others less, but everyone will agree that it’s not easy to keep your cool during a test. Waleed was no different – when he started his Listening test, he felt...
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IELTS essay, topic: Since obesity may be caused by fast food, should the...
This is a model response to a Writing Task 2 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is likely to score IELTS Band 9. Set 2 General...
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IELTS Results competition winners in April 2020
Napoleon Hill once said, “Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it” – and you are about to meet 4 people who did exactly that. They woke up every day and worked hard on...
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