Speaking part 1 common topics

Hi guys,

Here are a list of common topics for part 1 of the speaking test. Write them down and brainstorm all ideas, vocabulary and grammar related to each topic.

Enjoy!!

Ambitions
Home
Free time
Holidays
Plans for the future

IELTS task 2 question types

It seems like many of us are having difficulty identifying what the question is actually asking us. This could have a detrimental effect on the marks we get for task achivement. To practice this, look at the questions below and decide what kind of question type it is (Discussion, proposal, or argument), then choose a question and write the essay.

1. Some people argue that the government should give every unemployed person a mobile phone and should make sure they have access to the Internet. They believe this is the best way of using public money to reduce the problem of unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Focus on IELTS)
2. In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 3)
3. The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Cambridge IELTS 1)
4. Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?(IELTS Practice Plus)

TED link

Hi guys,

Here's a link to a TED talk about whether Science can answer moral questions. This nicely ties in with our theme for the week.

Listen with the subtitles on and jot down new vocabulary onto this week's word list.

Enjoy!

TED Talks

Homework answers

As promised;

2. be absorbed
3. affects
4. continues
5. are used
6. to use
7. are being built
8. is said
9. to decide
10. tackling
11. have been passed
12. allows
13. are forced
14. know
15. will be used
16. have their cars checked

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Spelling Bees

In the listening component of the IELTS test you get penalised for misspelling words. Practice spelling some common words by clicking on the link below.

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IELTS spelling

Hi guys, today we practiced past perfect and how we can use it in the IELTS exam. For homework, clink on the link and create a timeline for yourself. Print it off and bring it to the class tomorrow. You will use this to make a mini presentation.http://www.ourtimelines.com/create_tl_2c.html

IELTS Writing Task 1

Hi guys here is an excellent website to practice Task 1 describing trends language
 Enjoy!describing trends