📝 IELTS Writing Task 2.
🔓 Phrases to open/start an essay:
Many/some people claim/opine/believe that...
There is no denying that...
It is often said that...
These days.../ Nowadays.../ In this day and age...
It goes without saying that...
It is universally accepted that...
We live in an age when many of us are...
People are divided in their opinion regarding...
.... is one of the most important issues...
Whether .... or .... is a controversial issue...
🔒 Phrases to end the Introduction part:
Let us examine both views before reaching a concrete decision.
The following paragraphs discuss whether ...... or ...... and reach a reasonable conclusion.
The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
My two cents go for...
However, I strongly believe that...
I oppose the view and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.
I will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs.
I personally believe that...
Thus the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages...
I wholeheartedly believe that this trend should be changed.
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🔓 Phrases to open/start an essay:
Many/some people claim/opine/believe that...
There is no denying that...
It is often said that...
These days.../ Nowadays.../ In this day and age...
It goes without saying that...
It is universally accepted that...
We live in an age when many of us are...
People are divided in their opinion regarding...
.... is one of the most important issues...
Whether .... or .... is a controversial issue...
🔒 Phrases to end the Introduction part:
Let us examine both views before reaching a concrete decision.
The following paragraphs discuss whether ...... or ...... and reach a reasonable conclusion.
The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
My two cents go for...
However, I strongly believe that...
I oppose the view and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.
I will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs.
I personally believe that...
Thus the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages...
I wholeheartedly believe that this trend should be changed.
#ielts #writing
@worldspeaksenglish
📝 IELTS Writing Task 2.
💁🏻Vocabulary for the opinion part of introduction:
In my opinion...
I strongly opine that...
I strongly agree with the idea that...
I strongly disagree with the given topic...
I think...
My opinion is that...
Personally speaking...
In my view...
I believe...
Apparently...
Personally speaking...
According to me...
From my point of view... (Not 'In my point of view')
As far as I am concerned...
From my perspective...
I realise...
To my way of thinking...
It seems to me that...
To me...
To my mind...
My own view on the matter is...
It appears that...
I feel that...
I understand...
I suppose...
#ielts #writing
@worldspeaksenglish
💁🏻Vocabulary for the opinion part of introduction:
In my opinion...
I strongly opine that...
I strongly agree with the idea that...
I strongly disagree with the given topic...
I think...
My opinion is that...
Personally speaking...
In my view...
I believe...
Apparently...
Personally speaking...
According to me...
From my point of view... (Not 'In my point of view')
As far as I am concerned...
From my perspective...
I realise...
To my way of thinking...
It seems to me that...
To me...
To my mind...
My own view on the matter is...
It appears that...
I feel that...
I understand...
I suppose...
#ielts #writing
@worldspeaksenglish
📝 IELTS Writing Task 2.
❗️ Vocabulary for introducing an idea:
It is true that...
First...
First of all...
Firstly...
First and foremost...
Initially...
To begin with...
To start with...
Let us take a look at...
It is worth considering...
In the first place...
Though it is true that...
Some people believe that...
Many people think that...
According to many...
Some people believe that...
Many support the view that...
On the one hand...
#ielts #writing
@worldspeaksenglish
❗️ Vocabulary for introducing an idea:
It is true that...
First...
First of all...
Firstly...
First and foremost...
Initially...
To begin with...
To start with...
Let us take a look at...
It is worth considering...
In the first place...
Though it is true that...
Some people believe that...
Many people think that...
According to many...
Some people believe that...
Many support the view that...
On the one hand...
#ielts #writing
@worldspeaksenglish
📝 IELTS Writing Task 2.
⁉️ Vocabulary for challenging and opposing an idea:
On the other hand...
On the contrary...
However...
Nevertheless.../ Nonetheless...
But...
Nonetheless/ Nevertheless...
Oppositely...
Alternatively...
Unlike...
While...
Whilst...
Although...
Though...
Even though...
Despite... / In spite of...
In spite of the fact that...
Alternatively...
In contrast to this...
Then again...
On the other hand...
Despite the fact that...
Even so...
Yet...
Meanwhile...
#ielts #grammar
@worldspeaksenglish
⁉️ Vocabulary for challenging and opposing an idea:
On the other hand...
On the contrary...
However...
Nevertheless.../ Nonetheless...
But...
Nonetheless/ Nevertheless...
Oppositely...
Alternatively...
Unlike...
While...
Whilst...
Although...
Though...
Even though...
Despite... / In spite of...
In spite of the fact that...
Alternatively...
In contrast to this...
Then again...
On the other hand...
Despite the fact that...
Even so...
Yet...
Meanwhile...
#ielts #grammar
@worldspeaksenglish
📝 IELTS Writing Task 2.
📍 Vocabulary for conclusion:
In conclusion...
In summary...
To conclude...
To conclude with...
To sum up...
In general...
To summarise...
In short...
All in all...
Overall...
On the whole...
To draw the conclusion...
In a nutshell...
To elucidate...('To elucidate' means - 'make something clear' or 'to explain'.)
All things considered...
By and large...
Taking everything into consideration...
Taking everything into account...
Weighing up both sides of the argument...
#writing #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
📍 Vocabulary for conclusion:
In conclusion...
In summary...
To conclude...
To conclude with...
To sum up...
In general...
To summarise...
In short...
All in all...
Overall...
On the whole...
To draw the conclusion...
In a nutshell...
To elucidate...('To elucidate' means - 'make something clear' or 'to explain'.)
All things considered...
By and large...
Taking everything into consideration...
Taking everything into account...
Weighing up both sides of the argument...
#writing #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
📚 IELTS CAMBRIDGE 13 ACADEMIC
One of the most anticipated books for everyone who is preparing for IELTS is Cambridge 13, because it IS newly issued and contains the latest samples of authentic IELTS test. I strongly recommend you solve these tests at least once before going to the actual one.
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#ielts #books
@worldspeaksenglish
One of the most anticipated books for everyone who is preparing for IELTS is Cambridge 13, because it IS newly issued and contains the latest samples of authentic IELTS test. I strongly recommend you solve these tests at least once before going to the actual one.
Download it above ⬆️
Or via link - https://yadi.sk/d/RGTXnYfV3ZHtvY
#ielts #books
@worldspeaksenglish
📚 COLLINS READING FOR IELTS
Here is one of the best books to prepare for Academic IELTS reading. It helps with effective strategies and provides a lot of words for your lexicon.
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@worldspeaksenglish
Here is one of the best books to prepare for Academic IELTS reading. It helps with effective strategies and provides a lot of words for your lexicon.
⬆️ Download it above
#ielts #books #reading
@worldspeaksenglish
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📓 New Idiom
HOLD (DOWN) THE FORT
to take care of a place while someone who is usually there is gone, such as a store or one's home.
💬 I'm going next door to visit Mrs. Jones. You stay here and hold the fort. You should open the store at eight o'clock and hold the fort until I get there at ten.
💬 Don't worry, boss, I'll hold down the fort while you're away.
#idiom
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HOLD (DOWN) THE FORT
to take care of a place while someone who is usually there is gone, such as a store or one's home.
💬 I'm going next door to visit Mrs. Jones. You stay here and hold the fort. You should open the store at eight o'clock and hold the fort until I get there at ten.
💬 Don't worry, boss, I'll hold down the fort while you're away.
#idiom
@worldspeaksenglish
⏱ LAST MINUTE 16 IELTS TIPS
If there is one day (or even less!) left until your exam, there are 16 cool tips for you to check and use. Even though the most important part of preparation happens months before, you still can do something right nearly the Big Day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wk2KdSd8to
#video #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
If there is one day (or even less!) left until your exam, there are 16 cool tips for you to check and use. Even though the most important part of preparation happens months before, you still can do something right nearly the Big Day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wk2KdSd8to
#video #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
YouTube
16 last minute IELTS tips before the exam
What to do last minute before IELTS? Don't worry - there are 16 suggestions and tips you can use to get prepared to IELTS a day or even several hours prior.
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World Speaks English podcast - https://wse.pinecast.co
On iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/world…
📚 COMMON MISTAKES AT IELTS
Here is one very practical book that shows which mistakes studens make frequently while solving IELTS tasks. It asnwers many questions and best suits for intermediate candidates.
#grammar #ielts #books
@worldspeaksenglish
Here is one very practical book that shows which mistakes studens make frequently while solving IELTS tasks. It asnwers many questions and best suits for intermediate candidates.
#grammar #ielts #books
@worldspeaksenglish
📚 IELTS CAMBRIDGE 12 ACADEMIC
The best series of books for doing a mock IELTS test on your own. These papers are similar to what you will get on your actual exam.
Download it above ⬆️
Or via link - https://yadi.sk/d/FguR9HdX3a3kjw
The best series of books for doing a mock IELTS test on your own. These papers are similar to what you will get on your actual exam.
Download it above ⬆️
Or via link - https://yadi.sk/d/FguR9HdX3a3kjw
📚 COLLINS WRITING FOR IELTS
Collins Writing for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the Academic IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5 - 5.5 who are aiming for band score from 6.0 to 9.0.
#books #writing #ielts
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Collins Writing for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the Academic IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5 - 5.5 who are aiming for band score from 6.0 to 9.0.
#books #writing #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
🌍 HOW TO MOVE ABROAD WITH IELTS
In case you didn't know - IELTS opens a lot of opportunities around the world, from study to work. In this video, I will explain the whole step-by-step process of applying and getting to a foreign university or firm, as I have recently done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot7wEopUVfg
#video #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
In case you didn't know - IELTS opens a lot of opportunities around the world, from study to work. In this video, I will explain the whole step-by-step process of applying and getting to a foreign university or firm, as I have recently done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot7wEopUVfg
#video #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
YouTube
How to move abroad with IELTS
I moved from Russia to Switzerland to study here at the University of St. Gallen! It's been an amazing experience and I want to share with you advice and tips on how to move abroad with IELTS to study or work.
World Speaks English podcast - https://wse.pinecast.co…
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📣 SPEAKING TIME
Grab a friend and practice this speaking card. If you don't have a person to practice with, you can find them in our group @worldchatgroup
Talk about an event you have celebrated recently. Please say:
– What was the event?
– Who was there with you?
– How did you feel about it later?
Further discussion:
– Why should events be celebrated in a group?
– What is the most important event in a person’s life?
– How can you see whether people enjoy an event or not?
– How is an international event beneficial to a country?
#speaking #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish
Grab a friend and practice this speaking card. If you don't have a person to practice with, you can find them in our group @worldchatgroup
Talk about an event you have celebrated recently. Please say:
– What was the event?
– Who was there with you?
– How did you feel about it later?
Further discussion:
– Why should events be celebrated in a group?
– What is the most important event in a person’s life?
– How can you see whether people enjoy an event or not?
– How is an international event beneficial to a country?
#speaking #ielts
@worldspeaksenglish