1. Red-Handed This means caught in the act of a crime. “She was caught red-handed stealing $100.” 2. White-Livered If you say someone is white-livered, you are saying that they lack courage, “He is so white-livered that he won’t even get on the motorbike” 3. Tickled Pink The idiom tickled pink means delighted “ She … Read more
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out in restaurants. Do you agree or disagree? Comments about the task: Opinion essay You are not required to say how much you agree but it is still a good idea to do this Consider the … Read more
IELTS Reading: Skills and Technique There is not enough time to read every word of each article and answer all the questions. To do well in the IELTS reading exam follow the key steps below: Establish the question type (multi-choice, complete a summary) Establish answer type required (multi-choice, 3 words etc.) Skim the article Read questions and underline … Read more
Sample questions for weddings Have you ever been to a wedding? What do people usually do at weddings in your country? What clothes do people usually wear at weddings in your country? Which people are usually invited to weddings? Nouns marriage ceremony bride groom honeymoon Verbs give presents drink a toast Adjectives conventional customary ceremonial Idioms … Read more
Sample questions 1. How much travelling have you done? 2. Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group? 3. What do you like to do when you are on holiday? 4. What places would you like to visit in the future? Nouns: package tour independent travel travel agent Verbs: go backpacking go sightseeing Adjectives: … Read more
Sample questions Let’s talk about shopping. Do you like to go shopping? How often do you go shopping? What kind of shops are there where you live? What’s the worst thing about going shopping? Nouns: essential luxury independent retailer chain store market vendor Verbs: haggle pick out Adjectives: over-priced fake genuine sophisticated Idioms: the real … Read more
Sample questions about your studies What are you studying? Where are you studying? Why did you choose this school / university? What would you like to do after your studies? Nouns: field of study lecturer theory Verbs: revise comprehend succeed in become skilled in Adjectives: hands-on (= practical) theoretical reputable compulsory optional Idioms: pass with … Read more
Sample questions about your job What job do you do? Why did you choose this job? How long have you been doing this job? Is there anything you don’t like about it? Nouns: profession line of business occupation line of work Verbs: be involved in share responsibility for work within a team Adjectives: hectic exhausting … 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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