chapters · 7

Better Verbs Than Show, Affect And Say
Replace the overworked verbs that mark a Band 6 script, and learn what they collocate with.
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Describing Data And Change
Match trend verbs to the line, adverbs to the verb, and approximations to the number.
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Making And Defending An Argument
Hedge so a claim survives a counter-example, and concede without losing the argument.
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Cause, Effect And Consequence
Name the causal relationship precisely: causing, worsening, easing, depending.
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Spotting Paraphrase In Reading And Listening
The paraphrase devices IELTS Reading and Listening rely on, including buried negation.
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Topic Words: Environment, Technology, Health, Education, Cities
Precise vocabulary for the five themes that dominate Task 2 and Speaking Part 3.
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Sounding Natural: Formal, Informal And Phrases To Avoid
Set register per task, and remove the memorised phrases examiners discount.
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