Cost of living vocabulary

Cost of living vocabulary

by | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, English Language Content

The UK is currently going through a cost-of-living crisis. This means that the prices of the things people need to live are going up, but people’s wages are not going up as fast. Everybody is talking about this, so here is some vocabulary to help you get involved in...
Developing your English with videogames

Developing your English with videogames

by | Jul 29, 2022 | Blog, Study Tips

If you enjoy playing videogames, we have good news for you: they are EXTREMELY useful for English practice. Different types of games will offer different benefits, but what is important here is that videogames are fun, we tend to play them for a long time, and they...
Developing your English with videogames

How to trick your brain into learning faster?

by | Jul 22, 2022 | Blog, Study Tips

When it comes to learning, our brains are our most valuable tool. To keep it sharp, there are quite a few things you can do, but it helps to understand why we are doing it. I will briefly explain how the brain works and then suggest what you can do to keep it in a...
Developing your English with videogames

How to practise for the listening test

by | Jul 15, 2022 | Blog, Study Tips

There are many things you can do to practise for the listening part of the IELTS, but they depend on your situation. If you are already confident with your listening skills and you just want to get familiar with the test format and questions, there are a couple of...
How is the reading band calculated?

How is the reading band calculated?

by | Jul 8, 2022 | Blog, IELTS Exam Information

The reading test follows the same pattern as the listening test: each correct answer is worth 1 point and the number of points are converted into a band. There is a slight difference in the score for each band, compared to the listening test, but the calculation is...