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Common Mistake Monday Fun VS FunnyMany students often confuse how to use these words. I see this mistake often with my students.

Common Mistake Monday On time vs In timeMany students often confuse how to use these words. When you arrive in time it indicates before something planned. On time refers to starting at the planned time.

IELTS Topic Tuesday. The following is a sample question that may be given on the speaking test.Describe a plant, flour, or a tree that you like. You should say:-what type of plant, flower or tree it is-where it grows or is usually seen-when he first saw it-why are you like itI’ve given a model answer in the recording.

Common Mistake Monday Words with /ough/Many students often confuse pronouncing words with /ough/. It is one of the most common mistake I see in my lessons. Listen to the recording for the correct pronunciation

Word of the week Wednesday The following word is one that might be found on an IELTS test.Fathom (verb)-understand something after much thought-to understand something thoroughly Example1. After working so hard on his project, he couldn’t fathom why it never succeeded.2. It is hard to fathom the pain felt at the loss of a child.

IELTS Topic Tuesday. The following is a sample question that may be given on the speaking test.Describe a leisure activity near or on the sea You should say:What it isWhat you should prepare And explain how you feel about it.I’ve given a model answer in the recording.

Common Mistake Monday Words ending in /s/Many students often confuse pronouncing words ending in /s/. It is also one of the most common mistake I see in my lessons. I often hear words ending with a /iz/ sibilant sound ending pronounced with a voiceless /s/ending.Listen to the recording for the correct pronunciations.

Common Mistake Monday Words ending in /ed/Many students often confuse pronouncing words ending in /ed/. It is one of the most common mistake I see in my lessons. I often hear words ending with a /t/ sound ending pronounced with an /id/ ending.Listen to the recording for the correct pronunciations.

Friday Fable! Please enjoy the story. Feel free to leave your own recording. I will provide feedback on your pronunciation.

IELTS Topic Tuesday. The following is a sample question that may be given on the speaking test.Describe a body of water such as a lake, a river, bay, and sea that you have visited.You should say:Where it isHow often you have visited itWhat activities you do thereExplain why you like this particular place.I’ve given a model answer in the recording.

IELTS Topic Tuesday. The following is a sample question that may be given on the speaking test.Describe a building that you particularly like.You should say:Where the building isWhat it looks likeWhat you can do thereExplain why you like this buildingI’ve given a model answer in the recording.

IELTS Topic Tuesday. The following is a sample question that may be given on the speaking test.Describe a sporting event you attended.You should say:What sporting event it wasHow it compared to other events you’ve been toHow often it takes placeExplain why you consider this event to be of interestI’ve given a model answer in the recording.