Every week, we’ll be sharing a list of posts, stories, news, or opinions that we've run across the Internet during the past week or two. We won't be discussing them in detail here, but we do encourage you to check them out as they could contain valuable ideas and insights for your
IELTS exam.
If you're ready, here we go...
The author shares this valuable lesson: "The moment you convince yourself that something is impossible, you have already failed."
Why are more people removing the glue that hold sentences together? Always keep in mind that
transition words and phrases are essential to your success in the
IELTS writing and
speaking exam.
Here are good reminders for us in avoiding
subject-verb agreement errors.
Is there a difference between “instantly” and “instantaneously”?
The author shares hilarious pictures to show the importance of correct
punctuation and
grammar.
The author believes that we "don’t have to be an English major to get a handle on
grammar basics. More important, grammar doesn’t need to be overwhelming."
A common error in writing is the confusion between contractions and
possessive forms. Very often, writers will mix up “your” with “you’re”, “its” with “it’s”, and “whose” with “who’s”. Since these words pairs have identical
pronunciations, it can be easy for English speakers to make mistakes when
writing.
Many people will tell you that younger generations just don’t know how to communicate. They’ll say texting abbreviations and Twitter hashtags are so common, that
grammar and spelling has lost its importance. The author argues otherwise.
The author suggests some things to look for as we proofread our
writing tasks.
Grammar Girl looks at the
grammatical errors in songs, movies, and music lyrics. Which are the worst offenders?
The author shares tips that can help you stay motivated and on track.
This post takes a look at two closely related
verb tenses in English: present perfect simple and present perfect progressive.
Check out this cool infographic. This could be helpful when you're practicing for your
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1.
Do you feel so nervous when you make a phone call in a foreign language that you make mistakes? This article lists six common ones you should avoid.
Learn 7 very common
terms and expressions about school and studying.
