IELTS Writing Task 1: Bar Chart
IELTS Writing Task 1: Bar Chart: A bar chart compares categories or shows change across periods. Select and group the main features.
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View all »IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe a piece of technology you use often
IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: Describe a piece of technology you use often. Prompts, answer structure and preparation tips.
Read lesson →IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe a book you enjoyed reading
IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: Describe a book you enjoyed reading. Prompts, answer structure and preparation tips.
Read lesson →IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe a photograph you like
IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: Describe a photograph you like. Prompts, answer structure and preparation tips.
Read lesson →IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe your favourite meal
IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: Describe your favourite meal. Prompts, answer structure and preparation tips.
Read lesson →IELTS Vocabulary: Crime and Law - Topic Words for Band 7+
Essential IELTS vocabulary for the topic crime and law with meanings, useful for Writing and Speaking.
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View all »GRE Word: Conundrum - Meaning, Synonyms and Example
GRE vocabulary: conundrum (noun) means a confusing problem. Synonyms: puzzle, riddle.
Read lesson →GRE Word: Voracious - Meaning, Synonyms and Example
GRE vocabulary: voracious (adjective) means having a huge appetite. Synonyms: ravenous, insatiable.
Read lesson →GRE Word: Parsimonious - Meaning, Synonyms and Example
GRE vocabulary: parsimonious (adjective) means extremely unwilling to spend. Synonyms: stingy, miserly.
Read lesson →GRE Word: Circumspect - Meaning, Synonyms and Example
GRE vocabulary: circumspect (adjective) means careful about consequences. Synonyms: cautious, wary.
Read lesson →GRE Word: Mercurial - Meaning, Synonyms and Example
GRE vocabulary: mercurial (adjective) means subject to sudden mood changes. Synonyms: volatile, unpredictable.
Read lesson →GRE Word: Ubiquitous - Meaning, Synonyms and Example
GRE vocabulary: ubiquitous (adjective) means present everywhere. Synonyms: omnipresent, pervasive.
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View all »Irregular Verb Become: become - became - become
Forms of the irregular verb become: base form become, past became, past participle become, with usage examples.
Read lesson →Irregular Verb Swing: swing - swung - swung
Forms of the irregular verb swing: base form swing, past swung, past participle swung, with usage examples.
Read lesson →Bare vs Bear: Difference, Meaning and Examples
Bare or bear? Learn the difference between bare (uncovered) and bear (to carry or tolerate; an animal) with examples.
Read lesson →Role vs Roll: Difference, Meaning and Examples
Role or roll? Learn the difference between role (a part played) and roll (to turn over; bread) with examples.
Read lesson →Parts of Speech: The 8 Building Blocks of English
Learn the eight parts of speech - noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction and interjection - with examples.
Read lesson →English Tenses Explained with Examples
A complete guide to the 12 English tenses with simple rules and example sentences.
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View all »Edgar Allan Poe: Biography, Major Works and Themes
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), an American writer: life, major works such as The Raven, and key themes explained for students.
Read lesson →Elegy: Definition and Examples
What is elegy? Simple definition, examples and tips for using elegy in literature essays.
Read lesson →Henry Fielding: Biography, Major Works and Themes
Henry Fielding (1707-1754), an English novelist: life, major works such as Tom Jones, and key themes explained for students.
Read lesson →To strive - Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
"To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." - Alfred Lord Tennyson, Ulysses. Meaning, context and how to use this quotation in essays.
Read lesson →Introduction to Shakespeare: Life and Major Works
An overview of William Shakespeare, his tragedies, comedies and histories, and why he still matters.
Read lesson →The Romantic Period in English Literature
Discover the Romantic movement (1798-1837): its ideas, poets such as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley and Byron, and key themes.
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View all »Prudent: Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms and Examples
Prudent (adjective) means wise and careful. Synonyms: wise, sensible. Antonyms: reckless.
Read lesson →Adversity: Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms and Examples
Adversity (noun) means difficulty or misfortune. Synonyms: hardship, misfortune. Antonyms: prosperity.
Read lesson →Adapt: Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms and Examples
Adapt (verb) means to change to suit new conditions. Synonyms: adjust, modify. Antonyms: resist.
Read lesson →Mundane: Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms and Examples
Mundane (adjective) means ordinary and dull. Synonyms: ordinary, routine. Antonyms: exciting.
Read lesson →100 Essential English Words for Students
A starter vocabulary list of useful English words with meanings and example sentences.
Read lesson →Pessimistic: Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms and Examples
Pessimistic (adjective) means expecting the worst. Synonyms: gloomy, negative. Antonyms: optimistic.
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View all »How to Write a Perfect Essay
Step-by-step guide to planning, writing and editing a well-structured essay.
Read lesson →How to Write a Formal Letter
How to Write a Formal Letter: Formal letters follow a fixed layout and a polite tone. Step-by-step guide with a checklist.
Read lesson →How to Write an Informal Email
How to Write an Informal Email: Informal emails are friendly and conversational. Step-by-step guide with a checklist.
Read lesson →How to Write a Speech
How to Write a Speech: A speech should be clear, memorable and well structured. Step-by-step guide with a checklist.
Read lesson →How to Write a Book Review
How to Write a Book Review: A review gives information and an opinion. Step-by-step guide with a checklist.
Read lesson →How to Write a Thesis Statement
How to Write a Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is the central argument of an essay. Step-by-step guide with a checklist.
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