IELTS Writing Information and Advice
Many students seem to miss basic facts about the IELTS Writing test, so this page is to fill in some of that missing information. There are also separate pages for…
How to Avoid Making Sweeping Statements
Sweeping statements are statements which cover a broad topic in a concise or even terse manner. They make it seem as if everybody does something. This is really common in…
IELTS Grammar Repair Kit: Fix Your GRA Now!
Introduction In IELTS writing, you are marked on four criteria: Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical resource and Grammar Range and Accuracy (GRA). In this post, we’re going to talk…
Noun Phrases: Improving Your Writing
Noun Phrases Noun phrases are common in English and are especially good to use in essays such as IELTS Writing Task 2 or Cambridge B2 First Task 1 and C1…
IELTS Writing Task 1 Rubric
Check how your IELTS Writing Task 1 essay is assessed using Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource and Grammar & Accuracy. Hone your writing now! Definitions and Suggestions by…
Formal Essay Writing Dos and Don’ts for More Confidence!
Many exam essay writers need to write formal or academic essays. Some fundamental rules for these essays exist which many students don’t seem to be able to understand clearly. There…
IELTS Writing Task 2 Rubric
Understanding the IELTS Writing Task 2 rubric is essential for a high score. For some, though, the terms are difficult to understand, so below are quick definitions of the main…
Common Errors – Subject-Verb Agreement
In my professional life as a teacher, I mark many many essays each year. There are certain common errors that appear regularly, such as errors with articles. Subject verb-agreement is…