🔷 Would rather + somebody + past verb
✅ I would rather you cooked dinner now
= I want you to cook dinner now.
✅ I would rather you cooked dinner now
= I want you to cook dinner now.
💥4 Ways To Say "Cheap"
1. "You can buy these new pillows at a low cost."
2. "That table we got from the market was an absolute bargain!"
3. "The price of vegetables in Sydney is quite reasonable."
4. "That dress was only $40??!! That is dirt cheap!"
1. "You can buy these new pillows at a low cost."
2. "That table we got from the market was an absolute bargain!"
3. "The price of vegetables in Sydney is quite reasonable."
4. "That dress was only $40??!! That is dirt cheap!"
✅Most Common American idioms
❗️We had the time of our life.
▪️We had a good time.
❗️It will be touch and go for a while.
▪️We won't know if we succeed or fail.
❗️We will need to touch up things.
▪️We need to solve some little problems.
❗️It will be to the tune of a million.
▪️It will cost about a million dollars.
❗️It's part of the tricks of the trade.
▪️It is one of my secret solutions.
❗️It's time to turn in.
▪️It's time to go to sleep.
❗️We will turn the tables on them.
▪️We will reverse the situation.
❗️She had better turn over a new leaf.
▪️She needs to change her ways.
❗️He's got me turned on.
▪️He has me excited about that.
❗️Don't just twiddle your thumbs.
▪️Get to work!
❗️I put her under your wings.
▪️She will report to you.
❗️He is up to something.
▪️He is doing something secretly.
❗️Don't get up in arms.
▪️There is no need to get excited or upset.
❗️He'll upstage us.
▪️He'll do better than us.
❗️We won't wait on them.
▪️We are going ahead and not wait for them.
❗️They'll walk all over you.
▪️They will take advantage of you.
❗️He's walking on air.
▪️He is really excited.
❗️You're walking on thin ice.
▪️You may fail at any moment.
❗️He will just warm the bench.
▪️He will sit by while we work.
❗️We had the time of our life.
▪️We had a good time.
❗️It will be touch and go for a while.
▪️We won't know if we succeed or fail.
❗️We will need to touch up things.
▪️We need to solve some little problems.
❗️It will be to the tune of a million.
▪️It will cost about a million dollars.
❗️It's part of the tricks of the trade.
▪️It is one of my secret solutions.
❗️It's time to turn in.
▪️It's time to go to sleep.
❗️We will turn the tables on them.
▪️We will reverse the situation.
❗️She had better turn over a new leaf.
▪️She needs to change her ways.
❗️He's got me turned on.
▪️He has me excited about that.
❗️Don't just twiddle your thumbs.
▪️Get to work!
❗️I put her under your wings.
▪️She will report to you.
❗️He is up to something.
▪️He is doing something secretly.
❗️Don't get up in arms.
▪️There is no need to get excited or upset.
❗️He'll upstage us.
▪️He'll do better than us.
❗️We won't wait on them.
▪️We are going ahead and not wait for them.
❗️They'll walk all over you.
▪️They will take advantage of you.
❗️He's walking on air.
▪️He is really excited.
❗️You're walking on thin ice.
▪️You may fail at any moment.
❗️He will just warm the bench.
▪️He will sit by while we work.
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♻️ Common Academic Phrases in English
👉Ordinary :the researcher decided to use a big sample.
❇️ Academic :The researcher elected to use a big sample.
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👉Ordinary :Not all research is based on theory.
❇️ Academic :Not all research is driven by theory.
♻️ Common Academic Phrases in English
👉Ordinary :the researcher decided to use a big sample.
❇️ Academic :The researcher elected to use a big sample.
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👉Ordinary :Not all research is based on theory.
❇️ Academic :Not all research is driven by theory.
LIST of IELTS Topics
❤️❤️❤️
❤️ face to face to talk to the examiner (3-4 minutes)
❤️You will be given a topic card. You will have 1 minute to prepare your talk and then you will need to give your talk to the examiner for 1-2 minutes. Most topics are stories about yourself or something that happened in your life.
🎷🎨🎭Art
Describe a piece of art you like.
You should say:
what the work of art is
when you first saw it
what you know about it
and explain why you like it.
Book📚📙📘📗📕
Describe a book you have recently read.
You should say:
what kind of book it is
what it is about
what sort of people would enjoy it
and explain why you liked it.
Communication👵🏼👴🏻👱🏻👱🏾♀
Describe a piece of advice you recently received.
You should say:
when this happened
who gave you the advice
what the advice was
and explain how you felt about the advice.
Daily Routine🥇🥈🥉
Describe a time of the day you like.
You should say:
what time of day it is
what you do at that time
who you are usually with
and explain why you like it.
Exercise🏃♀🏃🏃♀🏃
Describe an exercise you know.
You should say:
what it is
how it is done
when you first tried it
what kind of people it is suitable for
and explain why you think it is a good exercise.
Family👨👩👦👦
Describe a member of the your family you get on well with.
You should say:
who it is
what relationship you have to that person
what that person is like
what you do together
and explain why you get on so well.
Gift🎁🎈🎁
Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
You should say:
who you gave it to
what kind of person he/she is
what the gift was
what occasion the gift was for
and explain why you chose that gift.
Hobby🏹🎣🏏🏸🏓⚽️
Describe an interesting hobby.
You should say:
what it is
what kind of people do it
how it is done
and explain why you think it is interesting.
Internet🌐♻️🌐
Describe a useful website.
You should say:
what it is
how often you visit it
what kind of site it is
what kind of information it offers
and explain why you think it is useful.
Journey🚙🌳🌳🌳
Describe a journey that didn’t go as planned.
You should say:
where you were going
how you were travelling
who you were with
what went wrong
and explain what you would do differently.
Kindness😊😊❤️
Describe a person you know who is kind.
You should say:
who it is
how you know this person
what sort of person he/she is
and explain why you think they are kind.
Language🎫🗣🎟
Describe a language you have learned.
You should say:
what it is
when you started learning
how you learned it
what was difficult about it
and why you decided to learn that language.
Music🎼🎸🎻🎺
Describe an song you like.
You should say:
what kind of song it is
what the song is about
when you first heard it
and explain why you like it.
News📡📰
Describe some good news you recently received.
You should say:
what the news was
how you received the news
who gave it to you
and explain why this was good news.
Old people👵🏼👴🏻
Describe an old person you know.
You should say:
who this person is
how old he/she is
what this person is like
and explain why you like this person.
Photograph📸🎞📹
Describe a photograph you like.
You should say:
what can be seen in the photo
when it was taken
who took it
and explain why you like it.
Respect🙏🙏🙏
Describe someone you respect.
You should say:
who the person is
how you know about this person
what this person does
what this person is like
and explain why you respect this person.
Sport🏌♀⛹♀⛷🤼♂
Describe a sports you would like to learn.
You should say:
what it is
what equipment is needed for it
how you would learn it
and explain why you would like to learn this sport.
📕🔹📕🔹📕🔹📕🔹📕
❤️❤️❤️
❤️ face to face to talk to the examiner (3-4 minutes)
❤️You will be given a topic card. You will have 1 minute to prepare your talk and then you will need to give your talk to the examiner for 1-2 minutes. Most topics are stories about yourself or something that happened in your life.
🎷🎨🎭Art
Describe a piece of art you like.
You should say:
what the work of art is
when you first saw it
what you know about it
and explain why you like it.
Book📚📙📘📗📕
Describe a book you have recently read.
You should say:
what kind of book it is
what it is about
what sort of people would enjoy it
and explain why you liked it.
Communication👵🏼👴🏻👱🏻👱🏾♀
Describe a piece of advice you recently received.
You should say:
when this happened
who gave you the advice
what the advice was
and explain how you felt about the advice.
Daily Routine🥇🥈🥉
Describe a time of the day you like.
You should say:
what time of day it is
what you do at that time
who you are usually with
and explain why you like it.
Exercise🏃♀🏃🏃♀🏃
Describe an exercise you know.
You should say:
what it is
how it is done
when you first tried it
what kind of people it is suitable for
and explain why you think it is a good exercise.
Family👨👩👦👦
Describe a member of the your family you get on well with.
You should say:
who it is
what relationship you have to that person
what that person is like
what you do together
and explain why you get on so well.
Gift🎁🎈🎁
Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
You should say:
who you gave it to
what kind of person he/she is
what the gift was
what occasion the gift was for
and explain why you chose that gift.
Hobby🏹🎣🏏🏸🏓⚽️
Describe an interesting hobby.
You should say:
what it is
what kind of people do it
how it is done
and explain why you think it is interesting.
Internet🌐♻️🌐
Describe a useful website.
You should say:
what it is
how often you visit it
what kind of site it is
what kind of information it offers
and explain why you think it is useful.
Journey🚙🌳🌳🌳
Describe a journey that didn’t go as planned.
You should say:
where you were going
how you were travelling
who you were with
what went wrong
and explain what you would do differently.
Kindness😊😊❤️
Describe a person you know who is kind.
You should say:
who it is
how you know this person
what sort of person he/she is
and explain why you think they are kind.
Language🎫🗣🎟
Describe a language you have learned.
You should say:
what it is
when you started learning
how you learned it
what was difficult about it
and why you decided to learn that language.
Music🎼🎸🎻🎺
Describe an song you like.
You should say:
what kind of song it is
what the song is about
when you first heard it
and explain why you like it.
News📡📰
Describe some good news you recently received.
You should say:
what the news was
how you received the news
who gave it to you
and explain why this was good news.
Old people👵🏼👴🏻
Describe an old person you know.
You should say:
who this person is
how old he/she is
what this person is like
and explain why you like this person.
Photograph📸🎞📹
Describe a photograph you like.
You should say:
what can be seen in the photo
when it was taken
who took it
and explain why you like it.
Respect🙏🙏🙏
Describe someone you respect.
You should say:
who the person is
how you know about this person
what this person does
what this person is like
and explain why you respect this person.
Sport🏌♀⛹♀⛷🤼♂
Describe a sports you would like to learn.
You should say:
what it is
what equipment is needed for it
how you would learn it
and explain why you would like to learn this sport.
📕🔹📕🔹📕🔹📕🔹📕
Speaking Tips
✅ Linking phrase to develop the second type:
✔️ And the main characteristic of (None) is that ...
✔️And the unique aspect of (……) is that ...
✔️And the exceptional aspect with (…) is that ...
✅ Add a vague end line:
✔️And of course there’s the usual things like...
✔️And obviously you can also find things like...
✔️Likewise, as might be expected, there are things like...
And naturally, there are things like...
✅ Linking phrase to develop the second type:
✔️ And the main characteristic of (None) is that ...
✔️And the unique aspect of (……) is that ...
✔️And the exceptional aspect with (…) is that ...
✅ Add a vague end line:
✔️And of course there’s the usual things like...
✔️And obviously you can also find things like...
✔️Likewise, as might be expected, there are things like...
And naturally, there are things like...
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IELTS test in the USA – July 2018 (Academic and General Training)
Writing Academic Task 1 (Report)
There was a bar chart showing employment rates in five financial sectors around Australia between 2001 and 2008.
Writing General Task 1 (Letter)
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work. Write a letter to the building manager and say
– Explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute.
– What problems have you encountered with parking?
– What are your recommendations to solve them?
Writing Task 2 (Essay)
Many parents (mostly women) decide to stay home and take care of the family members instead of going out for work. Some people suggest that they should be paid by the government for doing that. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live currently?
– How far away is it from here?
– Do you use apps often on your phone or computer?
– What kind of apps do you use?
– What are some popular apps in your country?
– Would you like to create your own app?
– What kind of outdoor activities do you like?
– What outdoor activities do you like to do with other people?
– What outdoor activity did you do as a child?
Cue Card
Describe a city or country you would like to visit one day. Please say
– What and where is it?
– What would you do there?
– Who would you go there with?
Discussion
– When do plan to go there?
– What is more important for you, the job or its location?
– What aspects are important for a work place to be nice?
– What are government’s responsibilities in those areas?
– Is it possible to know if people who live in certain areas are happy?
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IELTS test in the USA – July 2018 (Academic and General Training)
Writing Academic Task 1 (Report)
There was a bar chart showing employment rates in five financial sectors around Australia between 2001 and 2008.
Writing General Task 1 (Letter)
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work. Write a letter to the building manager and say
– Explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute.
– What problems have you encountered with parking?
– What are your recommendations to solve them?
Writing Task 2 (Essay)
Many parents (mostly women) decide to stay home and take care of the family members instead of going out for work. Some people suggest that they should be paid by the government for doing that. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live currently?
– How far away is it from here?
– Do you use apps often on your phone or computer?
– What kind of apps do you use?
– What are some popular apps in your country?
– Would you like to create your own app?
– What kind of outdoor activities do you like?
– What outdoor activities do you like to do with other people?
– What outdoor activity did you do as a child?
Cue Card
Describe a city or country you would like to visit one day. Please say
– What and where is it?
– What would you do there?
– Who would you go there with?
Discussion
– When do plan to go there?
– What is more important for you, the job or its location?
– What aspects are important for a work place to be nice?
– What are government’s responsibilities in those areas?
– Is it possible to know if people who live in certain areas are happy?
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Essay Question 1
School teachers are more responsible for social and intellectual development of students than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay Question 2
Some people believe that preserving natural environment is crucial. However, most make no effort to do so. Why do you think this is happening? What are some simple actions that could help the environment?
Essay Question 3
Some people believe that preserving natural environment is crucial. However, most make no effort to do so. Why do you think this is happening? What are some simple actions that could help the environment?
Essay Question 4
In many countries the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Some think this is good, while others believe this is a problem for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 5
Some people use the Internet to search for solutions to their medical problems. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples from your experience.
Essay Question 6
Nowadays families move to different countries for work. Some people think it has a negative effect on children, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 7
Some people believe that it’s not necessary to have internet access to live a full life. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Essay Question 8
Many people believe that parents should teach their children about money matters. What are the best ways to teach a child about money, in your opinion? Give some examples from your own experience.
Essay Question 9
The trend of increased consumer goods production is damaging the natural environment. Why is it still happening? What are the solutions for this situation?
@mockuz
Essay Question 10
Childcare training courses should be mandatory for all parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
Essay Question 11
Nowadays people are affected by social media and the Internet. Is it a good or a bad trend, in your opinion? Explain it by giving your own examples.
Essay Question 12
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor people, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 13
Nowadays more and more people want to live by themselves. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Essay Question 14
Some people think cars are a better way of transportation around the city, while others prefer cycling. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay Question 15
Nowadays the most important task is the environmental protection of our planet for future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Essay Question 1
School teachers are more responsible for social and intellectual development of students than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay Question 2
Some people believe that preserving natural environment is crucial. However, most make no effort to do so. Why do you think this is happening? What are some simple actions that could help the environment?
Essay Question 3
Some people believe that preserving natural environment is crucial. However, most make no effort to do so. Why do you think this is happening? What are some simple actions that could help the environment?
Essay Question 4
In many countries the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Some think this is good, while others believe this is a problem for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 5
Some people use the Internet to search for solutions to their medical problems. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples from your experience.
Essay Question 6
Nowadays families move to different countries for work. Some people think it has a negative effect on children, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 7
Some people believe that it’s not necessary to have internet access to live a full life. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Essay Question 8
Many people believe that parents should teach their children about money matters. What are the best ways to teach a child about money, in your opinion? Give some examples from your own experience.
Essay Question 9
The trend of increased consumer goods production is damaging the natural environment. Why is it still happening? What are the solutions for this situation?
@mockuz
Essay Question 10
Childcare training courses should be mandatory for all parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
Essay Question 11
Nowadays people are affected by social media and the Internet. Is it a good or a bad trend, in your opinion? Explain it by giving your own examples.
Essay Question 12
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor people, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 13
Nowadays more and more people want to live by themselves. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Essay Question 14
Some people think cars are a better way of transportation around the city, while others prefer cycling. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay Question 15
Nowadays the most important task is the environmental protection of our planet for future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Speaking Tips
✅ The following language can be used to express dislikes:
✔️I'm not so keen on...
✔️I'm not much of a fan of...
✔️I'm not really that fond of...
✅ For very strong dislikes:
✔️I totally detest...
✔️I absolutely loathe...
✔️I really can't stand...
✅ The following language can be used to express dislikes:
✔️I'm not so keen on...
✔️I'm not much of a fan of...
✔️I'm not really that fond of...
✅ For very strong dislikes:
✔️I totally detest...
✔️I absolutely loathe...
✔️I really can't stand...
✅✅✅Vocabulary
🔹The difference between Infectious & Contagious.
🌀Infectious diseases are passed from one person to another through the Air you breathe.
🌀Contagious diseases are passed from one person to another by Touch.
The both can be used for people too.
1⃣ Flu is an infectious disease.
2⃣ Chicken-pod is a contagious disease.
3⃣ The patient is still Contagious/Infectious.
🔹The difference between Infectious & Contagious.
🌀Infectious diseases are passed from one person to another through the Air you breathe.
🌀Contagious diseases are passed from one person to another by Touch.
The both can be used for people too.
1⃣ Flu is an infectious disease.
2⃣ Chicken-pod is a contagious disease.
3⃣ The patient is still Contagious/Infectious.
✍️Vocabulary to describe a Process Diagram:
In Introduction:
The diagram/ picture/ flow chart depicts/ illustrates/ describes the proces of/ how....
While Describing the Process:
A) First/ Firstly, Second/ Secondly, Third/Thirdly ...... Next/ After that/ Then, Following that/Followed by, Subsequently/ Subsequent to that, Finally/ Lastly...
B) Where/ From where/ After which/ After that/ Afterward...
C) When/ As soon as/ Immediately, Just after that...
D) At the beginning, In the end, Just after the beginning, Just before the end...
To denote the end of a step:
A) After this step/ stage/ process...
B) Once this stage/ step is completed...
To donate what a Step involves:
A) The phase/ step/ stage involved...
To denote the repetition of a cycle/ process:
A) The cycle/ process then repeat itself.
B) The cycle/ process is then repeated.
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In Introduction:
The diagram/ picture/ flow chart depicts/ illustrates/ describes the proces of/ how....
While Describing the Process:
A) First/ Firstly, Second/ Secondly, Third/Thirdly ...... Next/ After that/ Then, Following that/Followed by, Subsequently/ Subsequent to that, Finally/ Lastly...
B) Where/ From where/ After which/ After that/ Afterward...
C) When/ As soon as/ Immediately, Just after that...
D) At the beginning, In the end, Just after the beginning, Just before the end...
To denote the end of a step:
A) After this step/ stage/ process...
B) Once this stage/ step is completed...
To donate what a Step involves:
A) The phase/ step/ stage involved...
To denote the repetition of a cycle/ process:
A) The cycle/ process then repeat itself.
B) The cycle/ process is then repeated.
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💬 Part 3: Food
✅How can we make people eat healthier food?
▪️The best approach for this problem is to strike a balance between junk food and healthy food… You can eat unhealthy ever so rarely, if you manage to eat nutritious products the majority of the time… I eat junk food myself, by I try not to abuse my health…
✅Do you think people enjoy what they eat on a regular?
▪️I don’t really know, but I’m leaning towards a negative answer… People are often lazy when chosing their meals… They try to catch a snack to restrain their hunger… But it is neither healthy nor enjoyable…
✅Do you think that cooking is a pleasure a burden for most people?
▪️I can’t speak for everybody, but I think that cooking is more of a chore than a pleasure… But it really depends on a person… Some people might love cooking... If it is their passion or a beloved job, then it's good for them… But I’m not among those people… Personally, I prefer dining out.
👨🏻💼 We hope you are enjoying the course and find it helpful in preparing for the official IELTS test.
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✅How can we make people eat healthier food?
▪️The best approach for this problem is to strike a balance between junk food and healthy food… You can eat unhealthy ever so rarely, if you manage to eat nutritious products the majority of the time… I eat junk food myself, by I try not to abuse my health…
✅Do you think people enjoy what they eat on a regular?
▪️I don’t really know, but I’m leaning towards a negative answer… People are often lazy when chosing their meals… They try to catch a snack to restrain their hunger… But it is neither healthy nor enjoyable…
✅Do you think that cooking is a pleasure a burden for most people?
▪️I can’t speak for everybody, but I think that cooking is more of a chore than a pleasure… But it really depends on a person… Some people might love cooking... If it is their passion or a beloved job, then it's good for them… But I’m not among those people… Personally, I prefer dining out.
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