The Diagrams below show a small local museum and its surroundings in 1957 and 2007 summarize the information by selecting main features etc. The illustrations depict changes to a museum building and grounds in 1957 and 2007. Overall, the building has become much larger and the number of trees has been greatly reduced. Looking first … Read more
IELTS grammar mistakes To get to grade 7 and above you need to have frequent error-free sentences. If you do not have this you cannot get to 7 and above. If you want to get to 8 or 9 you need to decrease errors to a similar frequency as a native writer. In order to … Read more
The three biggest mistakes when taking the IELTS writing exam I have graded thousands of papers for the IELTS exam. The purpose of this article is to tell you the three major mistakes that candidates keep making in order that you may avoid them. The first problem is poor time management. About 30% of my … Read more
Task 1 Academic in 20 minutes You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The graph below shows information about the activities that Australian and New Zealand children enjoy doing the most in 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words … Read more
TASK RESPONSE: Can you correctly identify the correct way to respond to this task? Most people can’t! Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?. Note that this question is not asking about … Read more
It is common for students to express concern that the use of set formats and memorised phrases like the three types of essays recommended by ieltsanswers.com will adversely impact upon the quality of their work. In this article, I will discuss the rational for advocating the use of the set essay formats. Recently a student asked the following question: … Read more
The purpose of this post is to illustrate an off topic response. QUESTION: As English is now the world language and an essential skill in business, English language instruction should begin in kindergarten. To what extent do you agree or disagree? STUDENTS RESPONSE In this Modern era, successive growth in any country will be achieved by … Read more
Your handwriting makes a very negative first impression, but shouldn’t have your score lowered as long as: 1. there is no strain to read the handwriting and words can be clearly read 2. cross outs and inserts can be easily followed without causing strain to the reader I think you probably fit the above two … Read more
About Mike
I’m Mike Wattie from Australia. I have been teaching IELTS for over 20 years in Asia and Australia.
I have written IELTS books and this enables me to be an effective tutor. This is because I understand the main problems that students have taking the test and also the ways to overcome them.
Maybe you would like me to teach you the necessary skills and strategies to pass your test.
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