E.C. IELTS

One of the question types in the IELTS reading test requires candidates to label a diagram based on information given in the reading passage. Learn more and practice by taking our free lesson. 

Reference words such as this, they, them, it, those etc. are important to use accurately in the IELTS writing test. Learn more and practise by taking our free lesson here.

In Part 2 of the speaking test you have to speak about a topic for two minutes. You have one minute to make notes and it is important to be able to make effective notes. This will help you a lot when you are speaking. 

The topic is a memorable journey and you need to say where, how, why and what was memorable about it. These four things should be the things you make notes about to ensure you stay focused on the task.

Here is one way you could organise your notes:

Some people like to make mind maps:

Other people prefer to just write key words without headings:

In Task 1 of the academic writing module, you may have to describe a chart that includes a projection into the future. This means using a variety of future forms accurately to get a high score. Learn more and practise here.

A common type of question in the reading module requires you to complete notes summarising the reading passage. Learn more here.

Looking to practice IELTS listening tasks? Try this free IELTS Part 2 Practice Listening Test. We also have more than 50 hours of practice materials on our listening course!

Learn how to effectively identify and record new vocabulary from model IELTS answers: https://ecielts.net/mod/lesson/view.php?id=85

Using correct stress and intonation can help you get a higher score for speaking. Learn more and practise here.

A thesaurus is a dictionary of synonyms. There are several online thesauruses which are free to use.  

We will look at three different online synonyms and you will decide which one you like the best.  While you look at the thesauruses, think about the following questions to help you decide.

• How well does it present the different synonyms of a word? Does it clearly list different meanings of the word?
• Does it give help with the pronunciation of the word? How?
• Does it give you extra information about any of the synonyms?
• Does it give you example sentences for any synonyms?
• What other words or information does it include?

Take a look at the links below for more information:

• Collins Thesaurus
• Visual Thesaurus
• Thesaurus.com