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IELTS Writing Task 2 Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before You Submit

IELTS Writing Task 2 Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before You Submit

IELTS Writing Task 2 Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before You Submit _Reading time: 10 minutes_ The difference between your current band score and the next level up might be sitting in your final...

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Failed IELTS? How to Prepare for Your Retake the Right Way

Failed IELTS? How to Prepare for Your Retake the Right Way

Failed IELTS? How to Prepare for Your Retake the Right Way _Reading time: 11 minutes_ Opening your IELTS results to find you're 0.5 bands short of your target is devastating. All that preparation,...

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What If I Get an IELTS Writing Topic I Know Nothing About?

What If I Get an IELTS Writing Topic I Know Nothing About?

What If I Get an IELTS Writing Topic I Know Nothing About? _The secret that high scorers understand: IELTS isn't testing your knowledge_ Picture this: You open your IELTS Writing Task 2 and see a...

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Can You Use Contractions in IELTS Writing? The Definitive Answer

Can You Use Contractions in IELTS Writing? The Definitive Answer

Can You Use Contractions in IELTS Writing? The Definitive Answer "Don't use contractions in IELTS Writing!" is common advice. But is it actually true? And how much would using contractions really...

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The 5-Minute IELTS Essay Proofreading Checklist

The 5-Minute IELTS Essay Proofreading Checklist

The 5-Minute IELTS Essay Proofreading Checklist Those final 5 minutes of your IELTS Writing test are more valuable than most students realize. A quick, focused proofread can catch errors that cost...

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How to Write an IELTS Task 2 Essay in 40 Minutes (Step-by-Step)

How to Write an IELTS Task 2 Essay in 40 Minutes (Step-by-Step)

How to Write an IELTS Task 2 Essay in 40 Minutes (Step-by-Step) _Reading time: 14 minutes_ You have 60 minutes for the entire IELTS Writing test. Task 1 should take 20 minutes. That leaves you 40...

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