The IELTS change over time task is designed to test your ability to explain information during different time periods shown in a line graph, bar graph, pie chart, table, process diagram, or map (the last two tasks will be covered in a separate section). You must present the information in your own words as complete sentences within paragraphs. You … Read more
In an IELTS both sides and opinion essay you need to discuss each side of an argument using the third person (people believe). You should save your opinion and use the first person (I think) in the final paragraph.A typical question is shown belowComputers are being used more and more in education. Some people say … Read more
Model answers for Cambridge IELTS Book 16 Task 1 General Letters Written by Mike Wattie, IELTS examiner and author. Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your … Read more
Model answers for Cambridge IELTS Book 16 Task 2 EssaysGeneral Test. Learn from my model answers so that you can get the score you need. Written by Mike Wattie, IELTS examiner and author. Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment.What damage does plastic do the environment?What can be done by … Read more
In the General Test Task 1 you need to write a letter based on information supplied. There are usually at least three key points that have to be addressed in the letter. You need to write over 150 words and the task should be completed in 20 minutes. In order to do well in this part … Read more
Model answers for the IELTS writing test written by an ex-examiner based on band 9 grading criteria. Use my models to learn how to respond to instructions, structure your tasks, and use vocabulary and grammar to communicate your message. In order to use these model answers most effectively I suggest you follow this process: Model … Read more
Model answers for Cambridge IELTS Book 16 Task 2 Essays. Learn from my model answers so that you can get the score you need. Written by Mike Wattie, IELTS examiner and author. In some countries, more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What … Read more
Model answers for IELTS writing task 1 academic reports for Cambridge book 16. Learn from my model answers so that you can get the score you need. Written by Mike Wattie, ex-IELTS examiner and author. The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework and households … 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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