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...
LISTENING
Learn how to compare things and actions correctly.
READING
Visual BASIC, HTML, XML, PHP? Or the intriguingly named Java, C, or Python? The author sheds a little light on the entertaining and sometimes downright weird world of technology industry etymologies.
WRITING
Many well-meaning writers and editors condemn "the reason why" and "the reason is because" for the crime of redundancy. But that stance (or, at least, part of it) is shaky.
SPEAKING
Learn about the various words related to buying.
GRAMMAR
Over the years, the usage recommendations regarding might and may have become more flexible, but there are still points which you should be aware of, especially if you’re writing or speaking in formal situations.
VOCABULARY
Certain verbs are much more common than others and will be found in a wide range of set combinations with other words. These are referred to as collocations.
SELF-IMPROVEMENT
The author shares nine power quotes and some additional tips to help inspire you when you need it most.
