To get a band 7 or higher on the IELTS exam, you need to use some natural words and phrases that native English speakers commonly use. Band 7 requires some use while band 8 will need more. Expressing like/dislike I’m (not) into it. “I’m into fitness because it’s a great way to stay healthy.” It appeals to me/It doesn’t appeal to me . “Reading novels appeals to me since it helps sharpen the mind” I’m (not) keen on “I’m not very keen on dieting due to the fact that I love food so much.” (not) crazy about “I know that Facebook seems to be the in thing, but I’m not so crazy about it.” Opinion I ..read more

Sometimes it is hard to hard to understand an IELTS Speaking question. So, what can you do? Don’t worry or panic. It happens a few times for most candidates, even high level candidates. The IELTS examiner may be from a different country, so it may take one to minutes to get used to his/her accent. Try to stay calm and keep your composure. Examiners will expect that most candidates are nervous. You should know that your first few questions will be either about your home or your school/work. Be prepared in advance to answer these questions. Good prepared answers in advance will help make you mor ..read more

IELTS Part 2 and 3 - Wasting Time - Band 9 (2021) IELTS Part 2 - Wasting Time Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time. You should say:·         What it is? When do you usually do it? Why do you do it? And explain why you think it wastes your time. You have one minute to prepare and take notes, and one to two minutes to present this topic.  Tip 1) Write down a few notes that will help to expand your answer in your one-minute preparation.  Ex) YouTube, addicted, 1+ hour, too many choices.    I try to be as efficient as ..read more

Using a range of complex structures is necessary in order to get a high IELTS band score in GRA (grammatical range and accuracy). Did you know that GRA is 25 percent of you IELTS speaking and IELTS writing score. Look at how the simple sentences becomes more complex by changing it to an advanced complex structure: I like muffins. They are delicious. I like muffins because they are delicious. I like muffins partly because they are delicious. I like muffins partly because of how they are delicious. I don’t eat them  everyday. I like muffins somewhat because of how they are delicious. And y ..read more

Band 9 Response to IELTS Speaking Part 1 about Pet Animals – valid from Sept 2021 to April 2022 What is your favorite animal? Have you ever had a pet before? Would you like to have a pet in the future? What animal is famous in your country? Note: These questions may not be official IELTS questions; however, they were derived from various sites, including IELTSanswers YouTube channel, ieltsanswers.com, cictalks.com, ieltspracticeonline.com, ieltspages.com, and ieltsrewind.com as being the latest IELTS speaking questions as of Oct 13, 2021. Model Answers to IELTS Part 1 – Pet Animals What is ..read more

This post has many useful idioms that can be used to help candidates get a band 9 on the IELTS speaking exam. Each idiom that is introduced will be given various examples that you can successfully use in many of your IELTS speaking or writing responses. An IELTS idiom quiz is also provided to help you with the learning. https://youtu.be/gdRePNuUscTime – Useful IELTS Idioms that use the word ‘time’. A race against time Trying to do something in a short amount of time Completing the last section of the IELTS reading section was a race against time, but I was still able to answer all question ..read more

IELTS Part 2 and 3 - A Primary School Teacher Band 9 (2021) Part 2 A Primary School Teacher Describe a teacher who impressed you the most when you were in primary school. You should say:·         Who he or she is?  How you knew him or her? Why he or she impressed you the most? And explain how you felt about him or her.  You have one minute to prepare and take notes, and one to two minutes to present this topic.  Tip 1) Write down a few notes that will help to expand your answer in your one-minute preparation.  Ex) Ms. Morningstar, normal ..read more

This post has many useful idioms that can be used to help candidates get a band 9 on the IELTS speaking exam. Each idiom that is introduced will be given various examples that you can successfully use in many of your IELTS speaking or writing responses. An IELTS idiom quiz is also provided to help you with the learning. Cut – Useful IELTS Idioms that use the word ‘cut’. Work cut out Something difficult to do At times, my primary school teacher had his work cut out by trying to manage over 30 rambunctious children.  Cut out Remove or exclude Most young people will have to cut out a b ..read more

IELTS Part 2 and 3 - An Interesting Foreign Person, Band 9 (2021) Part 2 An Interesting Foreign Person Describe a foreign person who you think is interesting.  You should say: Who he or she is? How do you know him or her? What kind of person is he or she? And explain why you think this foreign person is interesting. You have one minute to prepare and take notes, and one to two minutes to present this topic. TIP 1) Write down a few notes that will help to expand your answer in your one-minute preparation.  Ex) Keanu Reeves, trilogies, Canadian, talk show interview, generous ..read more

IELTS Part 2 and 3 - A Creative Person, Band 9 answer Part 2 A creative Person Describe a creative person whose work you admire.  You should say: Who he or she is? How do you know him or her? What creative things has he or she done? And explain why he or she is creative. You have one minute to prepare and take notes, and one to two minutes to present this topic. TIP 1) During preparation time, write down a few notes that will help to expand your answer in your one-minute preparation.  Ex) Thom Yorke, singer, Radiohead, brother, innovative, unique sounds. Now I’d like to prese ..read more