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IELTS Speaking topics are usually updated three times a year: at the beginning of January, May, and September. And every time a new set of topics is released, I receive the same question: "Which topics should I prepare for my test?"
№11 Essential verbs for IELTS listening and reading
Did you know there are verbs that you will find in every reading passage and hear in every recording? Test your knowledge of these essential verbs now, as they will lead you to the correct answer.
№3 BAND 9 vocabulary for IELTS writing
Want to get Band 8 or 9 for Lexical Resource in IELTS writing? Let's find out if you know these uncommon words.
№13 Band 7+ grammar for IELTS
You think grammar is your strength? Let's check if you can get 10/10.
№ 5 Band 6 grammar for IELTS
So, your target is Band 6 in IELTS speaking and writing. Let’s find out whether you can use Band 6 grammatical structures correctly.
№4 Band 7 grammar for IELTS
Dreaming of Band 7 in IELTS speaking and writing? Let’s find out whether you can use Band 7 grammatical structures correctly
IELTS tips and secrets quiz
Want to skip the theory and jump straight into practice? But for better practice and improvement, it's important to understand the test first. Take our quiz to see if you're ready to start practicing.
№1 IELTS speaking secrets
Want to skip theory and jump straight into practice? Do our quick quiz to find out whether you are ready to move to IELTS speaking practice.
№14 IELTS listening spelling quiz
Did you know that the majority of answers in the IELTS listening exam consist of commonly misspelled and confused words? Test yourself now to find out if you know the correct spelling of these tricky words.
№12 IELTS listening spelling quiz
Did you know that the majority of answers in the IELTS listening exam consist of commonly misspelled and confused words? Test yourself now to find out if you know the correct spelling of these tricky words.
№5 Essential phrasal verbs for IELTS speaking
Did you know you can use phrasal verbs in your IELTS speaking answers to get a higher score? Let's check how well you know some common phrasal verbs. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below.
№4 Must-Know Phrasal Verbs for IELTS Speaking
Want a higher IELTS speaking score? Using phrasal verbs can boost your band! Let’s see if you know them all.
№3 Phrasal Verbs for IELTS Speaking
Did you know you should use phrasal verbs in your IELTS speaking answers if you want to get a higher band score for Lexical Resource? Let's test your knowledge of the most frequently used phrasal verbs now. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
№2 Phrasal Verbs
Did you know you should use phrasal verbs in your IELTS speaking answers if you want to get a higher band score for Lexical Resource? Let's test your knowledge of the most frequently used phrasal verbs now. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
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№11 Essential verbs for IELTS listening and reading
Did you know there are verbs that you will find in every reading passage and hear in every recording? Test your knowledge of these essential verbs now, as they will lead you to the correct answer.
№3 BAND 9 vocabulary for IELTS writing
Want to get Band 8 or 9 for Lexical Resource in IELTS writing? Let's find out if you know these uncommon words.
№13 Band 7+ grammar for IELTS
You think grammar is your strength? Let's check if you can get 10/10.
№ 5 Band 6 grammar for IELTS
So, your target is Band 6 in IELTS speaking and writing. Let’s find out whether you can use Band 6 grammatical structures correctly.
№4 Band 7 grammar for IELTS
Dreaming of Band 7 in IELTS speaking and writing? Let’s find out whether you can use Band 7 grammatical structures correctly
IELTS tips and secrets quiz
Want to skip the theory and jump straight into practice? But for better practice and improvement, it's important to understand the test first. Take our quiz to see if you're ready to start practicing.
№1 IELTS speaking secrets
Want to skip theory and jump straight into practice? Do our quick quiz to find out whether you are ready to move to IELTS speaking practice.
№14 IELTS listening spelling quiz
Did you know that the majority of answers in the IELTS listening exam consist of commonly misspelled and confused words? Test yourself now to find out if you know the correct spelling of these tricky words.
№12 IELTS listening spelling quiz
Did you know that the majority of answers in the IELTS listening exam consist of commonly misspelled and confused words? Test yourself now to find out if you know the correct spelling of these tricky words.
№5 Essential phrasal verbs for IELTS speaking
Did you know you can use phrasal verbs in your IELTS speaking answers to get a higher score? Let's check how well you know some common phrasal verbs. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below.
№4 Must-Know Phrasal Verbs for IELTS Speaking
Want a higher IELTS speaking score? Using phrasal verbs can boost your band! Let’s see if you know them all.
№3 Phrasal Verbs for IELTS Speaking
Did you know you should use phrasal verbs in your IELTS speaking answers if you want to get a higher band score for Lexical Resource? Let's test your knowledge of the most frequently used phrasal verbs now. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
№2 Phrasal Verbs
Did you know you should use phrasal verbs in your IELTS speaking answers if you want to get a higher band score for Lexical Resource? Let's test your knowledge of the most frequently used phrasal verbs now. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
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Rivers, Lakes & Articles | IELTS Speaking Grammar
One of the current IELTS speaking topics asks you to describe an important river or lake in your country.
In this video, I explain one small grammar point that many students forget. It’s a small detail, but it’s worth getting right.
Of course, grammar alone won’t get you through a two-minute answer. If you’d like to see a complete Band 7+ sample answer for this topic, together with vocabulary and ideas, you’ll find it in the IELTS Speaking Assistant app developed by Virtual Education OU.
Visit our website www.ielts-assistant.com to learn more about it
If you’re aiming for Band 7+ in IELTS, grammar can easily feel overwhelming. Right?
In this video, I share a simple way to think about IELTS grammar that has helped many of my students prepare more effectively.
🎓 Ready to take the next step?
My Band 7+ Grammar for IELTS mini course is designed for students who are already around Band 6.0 and want to move to Band 7+ in both IELTS Speaking and IELTS Writing.
Inside the course you’ll find:
✔ Simple explanations
✔ IELTS-style examples
✔ Exercises with suggested answers
✔ A post-test that I personally check myself
The goal isn’t to learn more grammar.
The goal is to learn the grammar that actually matters and use it naturally in your speaking answers and writing essays.
COLOURS: vocabulary & band 7+ model answers
During the speaking test, you’ll often need to mention colors - sometimes because the topic is about colors, and sometimes just when describing things. When you do, don’t use basic words. Try to use specific shades instead. This can help you get a higher score for Lexical Resource. Even if you don’t remember exactly what color something was, just use one of the words we listed in the video. IELTS isn’t a test of honesty. It’s testing how wide your vocabulary is (among other things).
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Idiom for ANY topic in IELTS speaking (commonly used by native English speakers)
I believe that mastering one versatile idiom is more beneficial than learning ten idioms with limited applications. When you learn 10 idioms with limited applications, you restrict yourself to using just one idiom for each topic, rather than having the flexibility to apply one idiom across multiple topics.
An exemplary instance of such a practical idiomatic expression is `RIGHT OFF THE BAT`
Stop saying "I almost couldn`t ...", "It was almost impossible to..." and the like
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IELTS speaking, part 1, Hometown (model answer #5)
Although this model answer is tailored to those living in ACCRA (GHANA), it contains phrases that are applicable to many cities worldwide, making it a useful resource for anyone. Don`t miss out!
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