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Lindsay McMahon and Gabby Wallace, Advanced Conversation English Teachers for Professionals and University Students
If you’re worried about IELTS Writing Task 2, you’re not alone! Many students aren’t sure how to tackle the different essay types. You might not be sure what to include in an introduction, conclusion or body paragraphs. Today we’ll teach you how to write a... Read More
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Questions about technology are increasingly common on IELTS. These can come up on both the Speaking and Writing exams. Today we’ll walk you through a brainstorm for a Task 2 essay on the topic of technology in education. We’ll then share a band 9 essay... Read More
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Do you think people are less original today than when you were young? Today we’ll brainstorm a difficult IELTS question from December 2025. We’ll then share band 9 body paragraphs for this complex question. Today’s IELTS Writing Task 2 topic This essay question was reported... Read More
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Have you ever written a complaint letter? Today’s episode is Part 3 of a 3-part series on tone in General Task 1 letters. You can listen to these out of order. We’ll share details about how the score is affected by the tone of your... Read More
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Writing Task 2 is often the most challenging part of the IELTS exam. There are many different essay types and each is written differently. It’s vital that you have strategies for these IELTS essays. Today you’ll get 3 tips that will help you get a... Read More
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When is the last time you wrote someone a letter? General training Task 1 can be difficult since we rarely write letters anymore. Academic Task 1 is also difficult as we rarely write about charts and graphs! Today you’ll learn tips for boosting scores on... Read More
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Have you ever gotten a score on an exam that was much lower than you expected? You don’t want this to happen when you take IELTS! Today you’ll find out why students score band 5 on IELTS Speaking and Writing. You’ll learn how to move... Read More
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You may need to describe places on the IELTS Writing exam. Question on IELTS Speaking also might require you to describe indoor and outdoor spaces. Today’s vocabulary will prepare you for these questions on both exams. Listen in and take notes! Today’s question We received... Read More
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Which essay should you tackle first on the IELTS Writing exam? This must be decided before test day. You want to have a clear idea of what you will do and why. Today we’ll cover what you should consider when deciding how to write your... Read More
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On the IELTS Writing exam, it’s vital that you stay on topic. What happens if you go off-topic? Today you’ll learn how this affects your Task Response score. We’ll also share a brainstorm for a difficult IELTS Task 2 essay. Today’s question Hi, just came... Read More
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How do you know what vocabulary to use on IELTS Writing Task 1? It does change depending on the type of graph or chart you are given. In order to score 7 or higher, your vocabulary also needs to be less common. Today we’ll share... Read More
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Today we’ll share an IELTS Task 1 mistake that you need to avoid on test day. Many students make this error without realizing it. Tragically, it can cause you to score band 4 on Task Achievement. We’ll share how to avoid this mistake so you... Read More
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How are IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 different? How are they the same? Today we’ll break down the key differences. We’ll share strategies that will increase your score for both IELTS essays. Today’s question The question we’re answering on today’s episode came from... Read More
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IELTS Writing Task 2 is a challenge for all IELTS students. It’s vital that you have strategies for this essay. You must understand the scoring system and know what the Examiner is looking for. There are many different essay types and you must know how... Read More
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IELTS Writing topics can be extremely confusing! Sometimes they may look similar to a practice essay you’ve written. This can cause you to misunderstand and write an essay that is totally off-topic! They can also be tricky in their wording. It is vital you understand... Read More
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You’ve definitely heard us talk about topic sentences for Task 2. They are MUST for a 7 or higher. However, you also need to think about this for Task 1! Listen up today for a very important IELTS lesson. Today’s question A listener sent in... Read More
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You’ve likely heard that IELTS writing templates save time. However, you may have heard some misinformation about them online! Today we answer 2 student questions about IELTS writing. We’ll share how to use templates and how they affect your score. You’ll also learn about the... Read More
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IELTS mixed essays are the most difficult to score 7+. There are a few reasons for this! Today we’ll break down why this essay is tricky for students. We’ll also share the strategies you need to score band 7 or higher on them. With these... Read More
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Writing Task 1 is the hardest part of the IELTS exam for many students. Today we share two of the most common mistakes made by students. One is made on the general exam and one on the academic exam. No matter which IELTS exam you’re... Read More
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Last year’s average IELTS Writing scores may shock you. They are much lower than you may expect! This is especially true for native English speakers taking the exam. Allow these statistics to motivate you! IELTS is an extremely difficult exam. You must have strategies and... Read More
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For many students, Academic Task 1 is the most difficult part of the IELTS exam! Today we share one of the trickiest topics. We give you a strategy to make sure it doesn’t trip you up on test day. IELTS will try to confuse you.... Read More
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There are common mistakes students make on IELTS Writing. Today we’ll cover some of these and make sure you know how to avoid them! We’ll answer two recent student questions that cover some of these common mistakes. It is vital that you understand the different... Read More
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Today we share one of the toughest questions you can get for IELTS Writing Task 2. It’s about increasing prices of petrol in a mixed essay question. This topic is a combination of an opinion and a problem solution question. Today we’ll tell you the... Read More
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Should you be studying model IELTS essays? Definitely! However, there are some things you need to know. What essays should you use and how? Today’s episode provides everything you need to know! We share how to use model essays to get 7+ on IELTS Writing.... Read More
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Writing a high-scoring overall trend is very difficult! It is arguably the most difficult requirement for Academic IELTS writing. Today we break down what is needed in the overall trend. We also show you how to write the trend for one of the most complicated... Read More
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What does the IELTS Examiner need to see for high Writing Task 2 scores? Today we’ll teach you exactly how to expand your ideas to impress the Examiner! We’ll also give you an example for an essay about organic food. This is a common topic... Read More
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Don’t let spelling mistakes hurt your vocabulary score! Today we share some commonly misspelled words to watch out for. We also give you tips that will help you avoid these mistakes on test day! Unfortunately, spelling does affect your Vocabulary scores. Any errors in spelling... Read More
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Today you’ll find out how students ruin their Task 1 scores. This happens on every exam if a student makes these simple mistakes. You’ll hear example sentences that lower Task 1 scores. You’ll also get the solution for increasing to a 7 or higher. Listen... Read More
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Today you’ll meet 3 Keys student Vanessa. She got an 8.5 in Reading, but got nervous and received a 6 in Writing. Find out what she did to fix that writing score! You’ll also learn how you can fix your own IELTS Writing woes. Writing... Read More
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Have you wondered if you should read IELTS sample essays? You see them everywhere online and in every test prep book! Today you’ll find out! We’re answering questions that have been left in our Instagram DM’s (Direct Messages). The answers to today’s IELTS Writing questions... Read More
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Today former Examiner Jessica Beck and 3 Keys IELTS Certified expert Aubrey Carter answer your IELTS Writing questions! These answers come from students in our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. These students are able to ask any IELTS question in our private Facebook group. You’ll... Read More
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