WritingCAPITAL LETTERS - Writing response DmytroV commented · 08 October 2026 IDP's Writing FAQ permits capitals if punctuation makes sentences clear. British Council's current guide advises against whole essays in capitals. Given that conflicting advice, I'd use normal sentence case for Writing.
Writinghow to manage writing of 2 charts (fe. table+map or table+bar) DmytroV commented · 08 October 2026 Also check units before comparing values. A percentage in one visual and a count in another aren't directly interchangeable, even if both refer to the same group.
WritingIELTS on computer: how to practise typing? DmytroV commented · 07 October 2026 There's a word counter, but no spellcheck or autocorrect in the typed Writing test. Turn those off when practising so you're checking the spelling yourself.
ListeningIs IELTS British or American English? DmytroV commented · 07 October 2026 Yes, “color” is accepted in Listening even if the key shows “colour”. Both are standard spellings.
WritingIELTS Writing word count: is 300 a maximum? DmytroV commented · 07 October 2026 No, 300 isn't a maximum. You need at least 250 words for Task 2, so you can go over. Just watch that a very long answer doesn't eat into your checking time or add irrelevant ideas.
SpeakingIELTS Speaking: can word stress change how clear a word sounds? DmytroV commented · 07 October 2026 It can make it harder to recognise. Compare 'a REcord' with 'to reCORD'. Stress helps the listener, though the rest of the sentence gives clues too.
Capitalization rule for Listening and Reading answers DmytroV commented · 07 October 2026 Uppercase and lowercase word answers are accepted in Listening and Reading, including names. Spelling and the question’s word limit still matter.
ReadingStuck between two headings DmytroV commented · 29 September 2026 Scales and diet cover different things, so an overview could fit. 'Description' here seems more about appearance. We'd need the whole paragraph to choose.
What would you like Aydin to explain this Friday? DmytroV commented · 29 September 2026 Maybe use school uniforms and bullying? One point, the reason behind it, then an example. Easier to see the difference with a simple topic.
SpeakingPart 2: run out of ideas DmytroV commented · 28 September 2026 With an ordinary topic, you can also compare it with an alternative: what would be harder without a timetable? That gives you a different point to develop after describing when you use it.
WritingHow do you actually use sample essays? DmytroV commented · 28 September 2026 Maybe: 'These savings can make online study the more practical choice for a student who lives far from campus.' Does that supply the missing link?
WritingHow do you actually use sample essays? DmytroV commented · 28 September 2026 Maybe start with the paragraph where your main point is least clear. Then compare what the sample does differently.
ListeningMissed a Listening answer, how do you move on? DmytroV commented · 25 September 2026 This learner misses the next answer while writing. Would skipping a question help with that, or should they practise writing while listening?
VocabularyAcademic vocabulary for IELTS DmytroV commented · 24 September 2026 Would you practise the words in a few sentences first, then try a speaking answer without the list? How can we tell if a word fits naturally or if we're forcing it into the sentence?
WritingWriting task 2 Challenge - Write only introduction DmytroV commented · 24 September 2026 This sounds like agreeing with compulsory service, but with conditions. Would 'I agree, provided that...' fit better? Choosing the activity is different from choosing whether to take part.
WritingThis week: make one answer easier to follow DmytroV commented · 24 September 2026 Clearer now. Maybe explain what would make drivers switch, like a reliable bus on their route, instead of repeating how many people it carries.
Writing tips DmytroV commented · 24 September 2026 Gular, maybe start with 'Keeping libraries free gives people access to books they might not be able to buy.' Then a student who needs textbooks but has a small budget. @The Hero Teacher, is there a missing link between the point and example?
ReadingHow to answer summary completion questions properly? DmytroV commented · 24 September 2026 Made-up example: Passage: 'Students asked the library to extend its opening hours.' Summary: 'The request for longer opening hours came from _____.' With ONE WORD ONLY, use 'students', not 'the students'. The second breaks the word limit, even though the meaning is similar.
ReadingReading: passage or questions first? DmytroV commented · 24 September 2026 All the questions first, or one group at a time? Seems a lot to remember if there are several types.
SpeakingPart 2: run out of ideas DmytroV commented · 24 September 2026 Maybe pick one situation instead of more features. For a phone, 'I use it for maps' could lead into finding an unfamiliar address. Put what happened and why it mattered in the notes.
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