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IELTS – writing a discursive composition »

Process of writing a discursive composition for IELTS. This just a presentation not really a worksheet, but after you have presented the discoursive composition you will ask your students to write it so no worksheet needed really. ... more »
 

IELTS writing – grammar contrast »

Practice and presentation on expressing contrast in English writing texts using: but nevertheless however still even so although, though even though ... more »
 

IELTS speaking – 4 situations »

Four situations from IELTS speaking part two exam along with test tips and instructions.   Great to practise speaking not only with IELTS classes.   Do not forget to analyze eam tips with your students! ... more »
 

Three ielts listening activities »

Shared by Julia Tasks Orientating yourself: There are ten short conversations and one example. As you listen, complete the table to show who the speakers are and why they are speaking. Seeing beyond the surface: You will hear conversations. Answer the questions below. Write Yes / No. Identifying main ideas: You will hear ... more »
 

Arguments for and against – essay writing »

Shared by Caroline Excerpt A democracy can only be strong and healthy if it allows people with radical opinions to say what they wish. Words never hurt anyone. Tests prove that most car accidents occur as a result of speeding. Drivers still speed even when they have not been drinking alcohol. Targeting alcohol ... more »
 

Writing activities – linking words, articles and verbs »

Shared by Misha Excerpt Studying the basics of English at secondary school is less stressful than learning the language while overseas. This is because students living at home do not have to worry about problems such as finding accommodation, paying for their study and living costs, and trying to survive in a ... more »
 

“Describing Trends” – business English lesson »

Shared by SalesRep Excerpt Since 1998, the use of broadcast TV has fallen sharply, going down from 950 to under 600 hours in just seven years. This figure levelled off slightly in 2002 with a decline of just 30 hours compared to a sharp fall of 70 hours the following year and ... more »
 

“Bone Stretching in China” – IELTS reading with tasks »

Shared by Anonymous Excerpt THE young in China are going to desperate lengths to add extra inches to their height in pursuit of celebrity and wealth. They are being urged on by a government shamed by the news that, for the first time in history, the Japanese now stand taller more »
 

“Titanic” – IELTS reading with tasks »

Shared by Anonymous The title of this reading passage is "Lessons from the Titanic" - it's a classic when it comes to sample IELTS reading texts. What follows is a set of IELTS tasks based on the text. Be warned, the reading is very long and you shouldn't base a whole ... more »
 

“Coach excursions” – IELTS general reading »

Shared by Anonymous Reading for IELTS students about coach excursions in Cambridge followed with a typical IELTS true / false / doesn't say task. more »