Have you ever experienced culture shock? I did when I went to work in China. At first, I found it difficult to adjust to certain behaviours, like people clearing their throats in public or students riding their e-bikes on the pavement. Coming from a culture where following rules is important, these habits really annoyed me. […]
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Why Poppies are Worn for Remembrance in the UK Each year, people across the UK wear poppies to honour those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts. These bright red flowers are especially common during Remembrance events surrounding Armistice Day on 11 November and Remembrance Sunday. Two major campaigns, led by
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Cynthia Erivo on the left and Ariana Grande on the right In today’s post in Daily Mail, there was a description of what the two ladies were wearing and it grabbed my attention. How would you describe Ariana’s outfit? Here are the words from the article. Go over these and then read the description. monochromatic
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Key Vocabulary 1. Remembrance Sunday – An annual day in the UK to honour and remember those who died in wars, especially the First and Second World Wars. 2. Cenotaph – A war memorial on Whitehall in London, England. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, it was unveiled in 1920 as the United Kingdom’s national memorial to
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IELTS Speaking: Learn to talk about modern cities (B2 level) Watch the video about one blogger in Singapore. Answer the following questions. What makes Singapore stand out as a modern city? Why is Changi Airport a popular attraction for visitors? What unique design feature does Marina Bay Sands have? What are the Supertrees at Gardens
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Talk about modern futuristic architecture (Higher B2-C1 level) For Arabic speakers preparing for the IELTS exam, this text offers an opportunity to enhance vocabulary related to describing modern places and experiences. Before you read, look through the following questions. 1. What are some of the key elements that make Singapore a ‘City of the Future’
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Are you working for the Ministry of Education in Kuwait or perhaps a professional looking to improve your formal English for international platforms? Even if you have a C1 level of English, you might still struggle with formal vocabulary and expressions required for high-level events like those at the United Nations. This is where we
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Travel Vocabulary for Band 9 Recommended vocabulary Breathtaking – Stunningly beautiful or awe-inspiring. Example: “The view from the mountaintop was absolutely breathtaking.” Picturesque – Visually attractive, often referring to charming or quaint scenery. Example: “The town had picturesque cobbled streets lined with colourful houses.” Wanderlust – A strong desire or urge to travel and explore
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IELTS Speaking: Part 3 Structure Your Answers: In Part 3, the questions are more abstract and analytical. Use a structure like Introduction, Reason, Example, Conclusion to organise your thoughts. For example, introduce your idea, explain why it’s important, give a relevant example, and conclude by summarising or expanding. Use Complex Sentences: Demonstrate a range of grammatical structures
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IELTS SPEAKING Part 3 IELTS Speaking Part 3 is about your ability to pull together different skills. Here are some points you need to consider: Can you connect the words in your speech, i.e. are you aware of the features of connected speech? Do you normally use idioms and phrasal verbs where a fluent speaker
