How to study at a UK university in 9 steps

How to study at a UK university in 9 steps

I’ve witnessed so many times my students’ struggle to apply for university courses in the UK. The process is confusing, varied and it can take a lot of work. This is why Lila and I created a guide to help people apply more easily. This is a summary of the guide. If...
Is vocabulary important for the IELTS?

Is vocabulary important for the IELTS?

Much like grammar, which we talked about in this post, vocabulary is not included in the four main skills tested in the IELTS: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. However, having a good vocabulary range is essential to help you achieve the IELTS band you need....
How to study at a UK university in 9 steps

Why study in the UK?

People from around the world come to the UK to study for many different reasons. These are my reasons for doing it, I hope they inspire you to check your options. 1 – High Quality Education I’m from Brazil, and I’ve had plenty of contact with higher education there...
Should I take an IELTS preparation course?

Should I take an IELTS preparation course?

If you need to take the IELTS, you might be wondering if an IELTS preparation course is necessary. The short answer is: it depends. If you are confident with your English and using it in an academic context, my recommendation is that you do a couple of mock tests to...
Should I take an IELTS preparation course?

Using flash cards for IELTS vocabulary

Flash cards have long been used as a learning tool to help students acquire, review and memorise vocabulary. They utilise a process called active recall, whereby we attempt to retrieve information from memory, rather than by passively working with the new term, such...