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How to Achieve Band 8 in IELTS Writing Task 2
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How to Achieve Band 8 in IELTS Writing Task 2

Discover the exact examiner expectations, high-impact structures, and tone adjustments that writers use to consistently score Band 8 and above.

Dr. Emma Wilson

Former IELTS Examiner

January 5, 20258 min
10 Common Mistakes in IELTS Listening (and How to Avoid Them)
Listening6 min

10 Common Mistakes in IELTS Listening (and How to Avoid Them)

Listening errors usually come from habits, not ability. Fix these ten traps and you will notice immediate gains in Sections 3 and 4.

James ThompsonJan 3
IELTS vs TOEFL: Complete Comparison Guide 2025
Guide10 min

IELTS vs TOEFL: Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Choosing the right exam depends on your target country, preferred test format, and how you perform under time pressure. Here’s the 2025 breakdown.

Sarah ChenJan 1
Master Time Management in IELTS Reading
Reading7 min

Master Time Management in IELTS Reading

Sixty minutes, forty questions, three dense passages. The secret is allocating your minutes with military precision and trusting scanning skills.

Michael BrownDec 28
Speaking Part 2: Templates That Actually Work
Speaking9 min

Speaking Part 2: Templates That Actually Work

Cue cards are stressful because you must speak for two minutes without interruption. These flexible templates keep your ideas flowing naturally.

Lisa ParkDec 25
Essential Band 9 Vocabulary for All Sections
Vocabulary12 min

Essential Band 9 Vocabulary for All Sections

Band 9 vocabulary isn’t obscure—it’s precise, topical, and collocation-rich. Here’s a curated bank for 2025 topics.

Dr. Emma WilsonDec 20
Academic vs General Training: Which IELTS Should You Take?
Guide8 min

Academic vs General Training: Which IELTS Should You Take?

Understanding the structural differences, scoring focus, and typical use cases helps you book the correct module without guesswork.

Sarah ChenDec 18
Conquering Section 4: The Academic Monologue
Listening6 min

Conquering Section 4: The Academic Monologue

Section 4 is a fast-paced lecture with zero pauses between questions. Learn how to stay locked in from sentence one to the final blank.

James ThompsonDec 15

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