In a previous post we saw a demonstration of the ideal IELTS Task 1 essay structure, and here’s another example. (more…)
A good way to structure your IELTS Task 1 essay is to divide it into three sections, as follows: (more…)
When most people prepare for IELTS reading, they think about subskills like skimming and scanning, but sometimes overlook another very important activity – extensive reading. Find out what extensive reading involves by reconstructing these 12 sentences! (more…)
These days more women are entering technical professions but they are still far outnumbered by men. Computing scientist Talia Gershon believes this is partly due to unconscious biases. Watch the video and then reconstruct what Talia says. (more…)
In the last post we looked at different attitudes to work. Today’s challenge is to reconstruct famous quotations that reflect different attitudes towards work.
Don’t forget to read the instructions! Answer key below.
Recently in class Chomsky’s name came up in discussion as the most widely cited author, but not many students knew his name or why he is so well-known.
An app that converts any text into a total cloze – a text in which all the letters have been blanked out – which you can then reconstruct, word by word! (more…)
The IELTS test does actually produce quite a lot of waste, and some of it probably ends up in the ocean.
Look at the graph and then try to reconstruct the text – without looking at the text!
Make your own gap-filled texts and then practice filling them! (more…)