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Lesson 2: Combinations of Different Types of Tasks

IELTS / Writing A reminder of how the IELTS will mix and match different types of tasks. Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Task Two Writing #2 / Lesson 2: Combinations of Different Types of Tasks A reminder of how the IELTS will mix and match different types of tasks.

Lesson 1: Always have a Plan

IELTS / Writing Chris explains why having a clear plan for the outline of your Task Two response is important. Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Task Two Writing #2 / Lesson 1: Always have a PlanChris explains why having a clear plan for the outline of your Task Two response is …

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Lesson 1: How to think about Task Two Questions

IELTS / Writing Chris talks about what is most important to understand about Task Two questions.  Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Task Two Writing 1 / Lesson 1: How to think about Task Two Questions Chris talks about what is most important to understand about Task Two questions. 

Lesson 4: Part 2 Questions

IELTS / Speaking See what you need to focus on demonstrating in Part 2 of the interview. Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Speaking 1 / Lesson 4: Part 2 Questions See what you need to focus on demonstrating in Part 2 of the interview.

Lesson 5: Part 3 Questions

IELTS / Speaking Learn how you can sound more thoughtful–and create better answers–with just a few simple words! Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Speaking 1 / Lesson 5: Part 3 Questions Learn how you can sound more thoughtful–and create better answers–with just a few simple words!

Lesson 3: Part 1 Questions

IELTS / Speaking See what kind of ideas and English grammar can help you in Part 1 of the interview. Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Speaking 1 / Lesson 3: Part 1 Questions See what kind of ideas and English grammar can help you in Part 1 of the interview.

Lesson 2: What they evaluate in the interview

IELTS / Speaking Here, Chris will break down the 4 aspects of your English that the examiner is evaluating. Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Speaking 1 / Lesson 2: What they evaluate in the interview Here, Chris will break down the 4 aspects of your English that the examiner is evaluating.

Lesson 1: What makes the interview difficult

IELTS / Speaking Learn why you need to do the unexpected at the same you do what is expected! Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Speaking 1 / Lesson 1: What makes the interview difficult Learn why you need to do the unexpected at the same you do what is expected!

Lesson 4: Creating an Overview Statement

IELTS / Writing Learn how to build the most important sentence of your Task One response! Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Task One Writing 2 / Lesson 4: Creating an Overview Statement Learn how to build the most important sentence of your Task One response!

Lesson 3: Creating & Paraphrasing a Description Sentence

IELTS / Writing See how Chris does a step-by-step paraphrase of the first sentence of his response. Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Task One Writing 2 / Lesson 3: Creating & Paraphrasing a Description Sentence See how Chris does a step-by-step paraphrase of the first sentence of his response.

Lesson 1: What is an Overview Paragraph?

IELTS / Writing Learn why Task One overviews may be easier than you think! Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Task One Writing 2 / Lesson 1: What is an Overview Paragraph? Learn why Task One overviews may be easier than you think!

Lesson 6: Preparing Other Types of Listening Questions

IELTS / Listening A continuation of sample highlighting questions and answers for all types of Listening questions. Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Listening 1 / Lesson 6: Preparing Other Types of Listening Questions A continuation of sample highlighting questions and answers for all types of Listening questions.

Lesson 5: Preparing Fill-in-the-Blank & Multiple-Choice Questions

IELTS / Listening See how Chris would highlight words and ideas for some types of fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions.  Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Listening 1 / Lesson 5: Preparing Fill-in-the-Blank & Multiple-Choice Questions See how Chris would highlight words and ideas for some types of fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions. 

Lesson 4: Using the Time to Prepare

IELTS / Listening When can you highlight questions and answer choices? What section of listening should you prepare first? Find out here! Module Content Expand All | Collapse All STEPS Status Listening 1 / Lesson 4: Using the Time to PrepareWhen can you highlight questions and answer choices? What section of listening should you prepare …

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