IELTS Academic: Free Practice & Study Guide

IELTS Academic: Practice & Study Guide

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1. Introduction
1. IELTS Overview
2. Academic Test Sections
3. Scoring the IELTS Academic Test
4. Preparing for the IELTS
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Registration
3. Step 1: Navigating the IELTS Website
4. Step 2: Choose Your Location
5. Step 3: Choose a Date
6. Step 4: Complete the Application Form
7. Step 5: Confirmation
8. Assistance
9. Getting Ready for the IELTS
10. What to Bring on Test Day
1. Introduction
2. What is Test Anxiety?
3. Steps for Overcoming Test Anxiety
4. Relaxed Mindset
5. Preparation
6. Lesson Summary
7. 1.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Test Day Prep
3. Sleep
4. Preparation and Gear
5. Test Day
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 1.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Academic Test
3. Scoring the IELTS Academic Test
4. IELTS Preparation
1. Introduction
1. Listening Question Types on the IELTS
2. Multiple Choice
3. Matching
4. Map/Plan/Diagram Labeling
5. Table/Form/Note/Summary/Flow-Chart Completion
6. Sentence Completion
7. Short-Answer
8. Preparing for the Listening Section
1. Introduction
2. Eavesdropping
3. Basics
4. Strategies
5. Lesson Summary
1. Introduction
2. Lecture
3. Test and Monologue Section
4. Tips and Tricks
5. Videos of Monologues
6. Transition Words
7. Write Your Own
8. Lesson Summary
9. 2.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Crosstalk
3. Overview
4. Scoring Your Best
5. Lesson Summary
6. 2.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. School Days
3. Academic Monologue
4. Strategies
5. Lesson Summary
6. 2.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Tone, Attitude & Certainty
3. Volume, Pitch and Speed
4. Word Choice
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 3.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Signal Words?
3. Signal Words Examples
4. Types of Signal Words
5. Function of Signal Words
6. Used in Changing Topics in Conversation
7. Used to Show Logical Relationships
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 3.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Agreement & Disagreement
3. Two Speakers
4. One Speaker
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 3.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Intonation?
3. Questions
4. Emphasis
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 3.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Main Point
3. Word Chains
4. Other Strategies
5. Two or More Speakers
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 3.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Facts vs. Opinions
3. Obvious Differences
4. Less Obvious Examples
5. Facts and Opinions in One
6. Lesson Summary
7. Listening for Facts and Opinions Vocabulary & Definitions
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 3.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Accented English
3. Passage 1
4. Questions
5. Quiz Passage
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 3.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Listening Process: Concept, Reasons, and Importance
3. Active Listening and the Listening Process
4. Stages of the Listening Process
5. Attending Stage of Listening
6. Understanding Stage of Listening
7. Interpreting Stage of Listening
8. Responding Stage of Listening
9. Remembering Stage of Listening
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 3.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Critical Listening?
3. Other Types of Listening
4. Listening as a Critical Thinking Activity
5. Critical Thinking: Analyzing the Speaker's Claims
6. Critical Thinking : Evaluating Claims
7. Critical Listening Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 3.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why Take Notes During a Speech?
3. Listening Tips
4. Note-Taking Strategies
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 3.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Summary?
3. What Does a Summary Look Like?
4. What is Summary Writing? - Conventions of Summary Writing
5. Why Are Summaries Written?
6. Types of Summaries
7. How Long Is a Summary?
8. What Does Summarize Mean?
9. Summary Examples
10. What Is a Summary of a Book?
11. What Is Summary of a Passage?
12. Lesson Summary
13. FAQs
14. Let's Summarize
15. 3.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Academic Reading Format
3. IELTS Question Types
4. Preparing for the IELTS Academic
1. Introduction
2. Multiple-Choice Tests
3. Steps to Success
4. How to Guess
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 4.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Joy of Testing
3. True-False Questions
4. Short Answer Questions
5. Essays
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Informational Texts
3. Organizational Features
4. Title Structures
5. Lesson Summary
6. 4.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Informational Texts?
3. What Is Textual Evidence?
4. Using Textual Evidence in Writing
5. How to Cite Evidence
6. Textual Evidence Examples
7. Why Is Textual Evidence Important?
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 4.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Descriptive Essay?
3. What is the Purpose of a Descriptive Essay?
4. Characteristics of a Descriptive Essay
5. Descriptive Essay Format
6. Writing a Descriptive Essay
7. Descriptive Essay Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 4.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Argumentative Essay?
3. Elements of an Argumentative Essay
4. Argumentative Essay Format & Structure
5. Introduction
6. Body Paragraphs
7. Conclusion
8. How to Write an Argumentative Essay
9. Argumentative Essay Examples
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 4.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Learning Mechanical Errors
3. Why Are Hyphens Important?
4. Hyphen Rules
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 4.8 quiz
1. Introduction
1. What is an Opinion?
2. Examples of Opinions
3. What is a Fact?
4. Examples of Facts
5. Opinion vs. Fact
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 5.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Topic vs. Argument
3. Examples
4. More About Argument
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Prior Knowledge
3. Context Clues
4. Word Structure
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. Additional Activities
8. 5.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Importance of Details
3. Narrative Writing
4. Expository Text
5. Problem-Solution
6. Compare & Contrast
7. Concept Maps
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcome
10. 5.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Transitions
3. Types of Transitions
4. Using Transitions
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Main Idea in a Story?
3. How to Find the Main Idea in a Story
4. How is a Main Idea Expressed?
5. How to Locate an Implied Main Idea
6. Main Idea versus Main Topic versus Central Theme
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 5.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Arranging Ideas as a Reading Strategy
3. Outline Example
4. Lesson Summary
5. Learning Outcomes
6. 5.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Story Structure?
3. Structural Elements in Writing
4. How Structure Affects Meaning
5. Examples of Types of Structures
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 5.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Implied Relationship?
3. Discovery
4. Organize
5. Analyze
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 5.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Inference?
3. The Importance of Making Inferences
4. Skills Involving Inference
5. Inferences in Arguments
6. Difference Between Inferences and Assumptions
7. Making Inferences: Examples
8. Inferences in Moby-Dick
9. Inferences in To Kill a Mockingbird
10. Inferences in The Sun Also Rises
11. Inferences in The Charioteer
12. Inferences in Othello
13. Inference Synonyms
14. Syllogism and Partial Syllogism
15. Red Herring
16. How to Make Inferences
17. Inference Meaning in Other Subjects
18. Lesson Summary
19. 5.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Logical Argument?
3. Parts of a Logical Argument
4. Types of Arguments in Logic
5. Deductive Reasoning
6. Inductive Reasoning
7. Abductive Reasoning
8. Other Types of Logical Arguments
9. Logical Argument Examples
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 5.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Visualization?
3. Visualizing Reading Strategy
4. Importance of Visualization
5. How to Visualize
6. When to Visualize
7. Visualization Activities
8. Questions to Guide Visualization
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 5.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Close Reading and Big-Picture Reading
3. Close-Reading Strategies
4. Big-Picture Reading Strategies
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Getting the Gist
3. Step 1
4. Step 2
5. Step 3
6. Step 4
7. Lesson Summary
8. 5.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Parts of Speech Defined
3. The Eight Parts of Speech: Examples and Rules
4. Noun
5. Pronoun
6. Verb
7. Adjective
8. Adverb
9. Preposition
10. Conjunction
11. Interjection
12. Words with More Than One Part of Speech
13. Lesson Summary
14. Additional Activities
15. 5.15 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Academic Writing
3. Overall Length
4. Task 1
5. Task 2
6. Length
7. Scoring
8. Preparation
1. Introduction
2. How to Focus Your Essay and Respond
3. Look for Key Terms in the Essay Question
4. Develop a One-Sentence Response
5. Sketch out an Outline of Your Major Points
6. What to Do if You've Strayed off Point
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 6.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Essay?
3. How to Set Up an Essay
4. How to Write an Essay Fast
5. Understanding the Essay Prompt
6. Writing Thesis Statement
7. Outline Major Points
8. Writing the Introduction and Conclusion
9. How to Finish an Essay: Editing Tips
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 6.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Paraphrasing and Plagiarizing
3. Strategies for Paraphrasing
4. Practice Exercise
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 6.4 quiz
1. Introoduction
2. What is the Definition of Descriptive Writing?
3. Descriptive Writing Examples
4. Descriptive Writing Techniques
5. Lesson Summary
6. FAQs
7. Activities
8. 6.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Argumentative Essay?
3. Argumentative Text Example
4. Argumentative Essay Structure
5. Introductory Paragraph and Thesis
6. Body Paragraphs
7. Conclusion
8. Proofreading
9. Argumentative Essay Examples
10. Walkthrough Example
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 6.6 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Defining Coherence in Writing
3. Coherence Between Words
4. Coherence Between Sentences
5. Coherence Between Paragraphs
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. Additional Activities
9. 7.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Introduction
3. What is an Essay?
4. Parts of an Essay
5. Introductory Paragraph
6. Main Points
7. Concluding Paragraph
8. Transition Statements
9. The Packaging
10. Putting it All Together
11. Lesson Objective
12. 7.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is An Essay Outline?
3. Purpose of an Outline
4. Essay Organization and Structure
5. Four Key Characteristics of Outlines
6. How to Make an Outline for an Essay
7. Other Strategies for Essay Outlines
8. Example of a Basic Essay Outline
9. Lesson Summary
10. 7.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Five-Paragraph Essay
3. Essay Structure
4. Introduction
5. Body Paragraphs
6. Conclusion
7. Five-Paragraph Essay Example
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 7.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Paragraph?
3. Purpose of a Paragraph
4. Structure of a Paragraph
5. What Makes an Effective Paragraph?
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 7.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Essay Introduction
3. How to Write an Introduction
4. Introduction Format
5. Hook
6. Bridge
7. Thesis
8. Introduction Example
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 7.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Thesis Explained
3. When You're Given an Essay Prompt
4. When You're Not Given an Essay Prompt
5. When You're Not Given an Essay Prompt
6. Revising Your Thesis
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson Objectives
9. 7.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Writing a Strong Essay Body
3. Developing Body Paragraphs
4. Achieving Unity in Body Paragraphs
5. Achieving Coherence in Body Paragraphs
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 7.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. How to Structure an Argument in Your Essay
3. Provide Sufficient Evidence
4. Refute Opposing Views
5. Organize Your Points
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 7.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Establishing a Convincing Conclusion
3. Restate Your Main Points
4. Add Some Interesting Stuff
5. Acknowledge Your Opposition
6. Clever Tips
7. Make It Universal
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcomes
10. 7.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. How to Write and Improve Essay Content
3. Is the Purpose of Your Essay Clear?
4. Do You Have a Clear Thesis Statement?
5. Do You Have Good Main Points?
6. Have You Included Sufficient Details?
7. Is Your Essay Well Organized?
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcomes
10. 7.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Transition Words
3. Transitional Phrases
4. Transitional Sentences
5. Transition Words Between Paragraphs
6. Transition Words For Essays
7. Conclusion Transition Words
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 8.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Complete Sentence?
3. Complete Sentence Examples
4. What Makes a Complete Sentence?
5. Incomplete Sentence
6. Lesson Summary
7. 8.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. How to Write Clear Sentences
3. Clear Sentences Checklist
4. Listen to the Rhythm
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objective
7. 8.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Complete Sentence?
3. Sentence Fragment
4. Correcting Fragments
5. Run-On Sentences
6. Correcting Run-On Sentences
7. Comma Splices
8. Correcting Comma Splices
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 8.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Parallel Sentence Structure?
3. Parallelism in Writing
4. Parallel Nouns
5. Parallel Verbs
6. Parallel Conjunctions
7. Parallel Phrases
8. Parallel Clauses
9. Parallel Items in a Series
10. Parallel Comparisons
11. How to Make a Sentence Parallel
12. Lesson Summary
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. 8.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Diction in Writing?
3. Basic Types of Diction
4. Tone and Diction
5. Good Tone Words to Use in Your Writing
6. Point-of-View and Diction
7. Examples of Using Diction for Point-of-View
8. How to Improve Diction
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 9.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Words and Language
3. Wrong Situation
4. Adjective vs. Adverb
5. Nonwords
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 9.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Commonly Confused Words
3. Frequently Confused Words
4. Groups of Confusing Words
5. Nonwords
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Expression in Language
3. Idioms
4. Analyze the Preposition
5. Reuse the Idiom
6. Trust Your Instincts
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 9.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Redundancy Trouble
3. Causes of Redundancy
4. Avoiding Redundancy
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 9.5 quiz
1. introduction
2. What Are Connectives?
3. Types of Connective Words
4. How to Use Connectives in English
5. Examples of Connectives
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 9.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Prefix and Suffix Words
3. Root Words in English
4. Lesson Summary
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. 9.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Homophone?
3. Homophones Examples
4. Homographs
5. Examples of Homographs
6. Homonyms
7. Examples of Homonyms
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 9.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Proofreading?
3. Spelling & Grammar: Proofreading Components
4. Importance of Academic Essay Proofreading
5. How to Proofread
6. Proofreading Strategies
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 9.9 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Are Singular and Plural Nouns?
3. Singular and Plural Nouns: Examples
4. Adding an 's'
5. Adding an 'es'
6. Adding an 'i'
7. Nouns Ending in 's' or 'z'
8. Nouns Ending in 'f' or 'fe'
9. Nouns Ending in 'on' or 'um'
10. Nouns Ending in 'o'
11. Nouns Ending in 'y'
12. Singular and Plural Forms of Irregular Nouns
13. Nouns that Stay the Same
14. Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns
15. Countable Nouns and Collective Nouns
16. Lesson Summary
17. Additional Activities
18. 10.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Pronouns
3. Relative Pronouns
4. Who and Whom
5. Interrogative Pronouns
6. Possessive Pronouns
7. Reflexive Pronouns
8. Lesson Objectives
9. 10.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Personal Pronoun?
3. First-Person Pronouns
4. Second-Person Pronouns
5. Third-Person Pronouns
6. Examples of Personal Pronouns
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 10.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Verb Tense?
3. What are Verb Tense Errors?
4. How to Identify Verb Tense Errors
5. Proper Verb Tense Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 10.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Subject-Verb Agreement
3. Group Nouns
4. Stealth Singular Nouns
5. Indefinite Pronouns
6. Exceptions to Indefinite Pronouns
7. Measurement
8. Lesson Review
9. Learning Outcome
10. 10.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What are Adjectives and Adverbs?
3. Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs
4. Comparatives and Superlatives
5. Examples of Adjectives and Adverbs in Sentences
6. Adjectives and Adverbs Exercises
7. Lesson Summary
8. 10.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Idioms
3. Phrasal Verbs
4. Separable Phrasal Verbs
5. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs
6. Intransitive Phrasal Verbs
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 10.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Do Conjunctions Do?
3. Coordinating Conjunctions
4. Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions
5. Correlative Conjunctions
6. Correlative Conjunctions Examples
7. Subordinating Conjunctions
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 10.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Prepositions & Correlatives
3. Question 1
4. Question 2
5. Question 3
6. Question 4
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcome
9. 10.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What are Commas For?
3. What are the Eight Rules for Commas?
4. Comma Usage Rule 1: To Separate Elements in a Series
5. Comma Usage Rule 2: To Separate Non-Restrictive Modifiers, both Adjectives and Adjectival Clauses
6. Comma Usage Rule 3: After Introductory Phrases and Clauses
7. Comma Usage Rule 4: To Set Off Nouns in Apposition and Other Appositives
8. Comma Usage Rule 5: To Indicate Direct Address
9. Comma Usage Rule 6: Inside Quotation Marks (American Rule)
10. Comma Usage Rule 7: Dates and Numbers
11. Comma Usage Rule 8: Titles and Addresses
12. Lesson Summary
13. FAQs
14. Activities
15. 10.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Colons, Semicolons & Periods
3. Colon or Semicolon?
4. How to Use the Colon and Semicolon
5. Period Punctuation
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 10.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Independent and Dependent Clauses
3. Independent Clauses
4. Independent Clauses Examples
5. Joining Two Independent Clauses
6. Dependent Clauses
7. Dependent Clauses Examples
8. Connecting Sentences and Clauses
9. Difference Between Independent and Dependent Clauses
10. Phrase vs Dependent Clause
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 10.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Modifier?
3. Misplaced Modifiers
4. Dangling Modifiers
5. In Real Life
6. Lesson Summary
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 10.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Avoiding Faulty Collective Ownership
3. Identifying Faulty Collective Ownership Words
4. Correcting Faulty Collective Ownership Words
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 10.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Capitalization Rules
3. Why Is Capitalization Important?
4. Proper Capitalization Examples
5. First Word in a Sentence
6. The Pronoun "I"
7. Emphasis
8. Dialogue
9. Acronyms
10. Tips for Using Capitalization
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 10.15 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Speaking Overview
3. Part 1: Introduction & Interview
4. Part 2: Long Turn
5. Part 3: Discussion
6. Scoring the Speaking Section
7. IELTS Preparation
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Introduction & Interview
3. Objective
4. Format
5. Length
6. Grading
7. Preparing for Part 1
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Speaking - Long Turn Section
3. Format
4. Length
5. Task Goals
6. Scoring
7. Preparing for The IELTS Academic
1. Introduction
2. How to Take Notes for Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Section
3. Work Quickly & Efficiently
4. Organize Your Thoughts
5. Prioritize Your Thoughts
6. Employ Visuals
7. Study Resources For The Long Turn Task
1. Introduction
2. IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Discussing an Issue
3. Format
4. Length
5. Task Objectives
6. Scoring
7. Part 3 Preparation
1. Introduction
2. Pacing Yourself
3. Practicing & Prep
4. On the Day
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Public Speaking Mistakes
3. Everyone Makes Speaking Mistakes
4. Recovering From Mistakes
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Improving Your Own Speaking
3. Identifying Problems
4. Correcting Problems
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Speech Organization?
3. Importance of Speech Organization
4. How to Organize Your Speech
5. Speech Organizational Patterns
6. Topical Speech Organizational Pattern
7. Spatial Speech Organizational Pattern
8. Chronological Speech Organizational Pattern
9. Problem-Cause-Solution Speech Organizational Pattern
10. Other Speech Organization Patterns
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 11.9 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Flashcards - Basic Listening Skills
1. Flashcards - IELTS Reading Tasks
1. Flashcards - Developing Reading Skills
1. Flashcards - Lexical Resources
1. Flashcards - Grammatical Range & Accuracy
1. Final Exam

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Ch 1. About the IELTS Academic Test

Lesson 1.1 What Is the IELTS Academic Test?

Lesson 1.2 IELTS Registration Information & What To Bring

Lesson 1.3 Overcoming Test Anxiety: Steps & Strategies

Lesson 1.4 How to Be Ready for Test Day

Lesson 1.5 The IELTS Test: Structure & Scoring

Ch 2. IELTS Listening Tasks

Lesson 2.1 IELTS Listening Question Types

Lesson 2.2 IELTS Listening - Conversation Section: Overview, Strategies & Practice

Lesson 2.3 IELTS Listening - Monologue Section: Overview, Strategies & Practice

Lesson 2.4 IELTS Listening - Academic Conversation Section: Overview & Strategies

Lesson 2.5 IELTS Listening - Academic Monologue Section: Overview & Strategies

Ch 3. Basic Listening Skills

Lesson 3.1 Listening for Tone & Attitude - Quiz & Worksheet

Lesson 3.2 Transitions & Signal Words in Listening

Lesson 3.3 Listening for Agreement & Disagreement

Lesson 3.4 Listening for Intonation Cues

Lesson 3.5 Listening for the Main Point

Lesson 3.6 Listening for Facts and Opinions

Lesson 3.7 Listening to Accented English

Lesson 3.8 The Four Stages of the Listening Process

Lesson 3.9 Critical Listening & Thinking: Evaluating Others' Speeches

Lesson 3.10 Improving your Note-taking Skills: Strategies for Mapping a Speech

Lesson 3.11 What is a Summary? - Definition & Concept

Ch 4. IELTS Reading Tasks

Lesson 4.1 IELTS Academic Reading: Format & Question Types

Lesson 4.2 Strategy for Multiple Choice Questions

Lesson 4.3 Test Taking Strategies: True/False, Short Answer & Essay

Lesson 4.4 Organizational Features & Structures of Informational Texts

Lesson 4.5 Textual Evidence & Interpreting an Informational Text

Lesson 4.6 Descriptive Essay: Definition, Examples & Characteristics

Lesson 4.7 Argumentative Essay: Definition, Format & Examples

Lesson 4.8 How to Use and Interpret Hyphenation Conventions

Ch 5. Developing Reading Skills

Lesson 5.1 Determining Facts vs. Opinion in a Text

Lesson 5.2 Topic vs. Argument in a Reading Passage

Lesson 5.3 Constructing Meaning with Context Clues, Prior Knowledge & Word Structure

Lesson 5.4 Finding Specific Details in a Reading Selection

Lesson 5.5 Navigating a Reading Passage with Transitions

Lesson 5.6 What is the Main Idea of a Story?

Lesson 5.7 How to Arrange Ideas in a Reading Selection in an Outline

Lesson 5.8 What is Structure in Writing and How Does it Affect Meaning?

Lesson 5.9 How to Recognize Implied Relationships in a Reading Selection

Lesson 5.10 What is Inference? - How to Infer Intended Meaning

Lesson 5.11 Logical Argument: Definition, Parts & Examples

Lesson 5.12 Reading Strategies Using Visualization

Lesson 5.13 Close Reading vs. Big Picture Reading Strategies

Lesson 5.14 Get the Gist of an Essay & Improve Reading Comprehension

Lesson 5.15 What Are the 8 Parts of Speech? - Definition & Examples

Ch 6. IELTS Writing Task Achievement

Lesson 6.1 IELTS Academic Writing: Overview & Format

Lesson 6.2 How to Focus Your Essay and Respond to the Essay Prompt

Lesson 6.3 How to Write a Great Essay Quickly

Lesson 6.4 Paraphrasing Without Plagiarism

Lesson 6.5 Descriptive Writing: Definition, Techniques & Examples

Lesson 6.6 Argumentative Essay Paper: Definition & Examples

Ch 7. Coherence in Writing

Lesson 7.1 Coherence in Writing: Definition & Examples

Lesson 7.2 How to Organize an Essay

Lesson 7.3 Essay Organization and Outline Building

Lesson 7.4 Basic Essay Structure: The Five-Paragraph Essay

Lesson 7.5 Paragraphs: Definition & Rules

Lesson 7.6 Essay Introduction: Write a Thesis and Capture Your Audience

Lesson 7.7 How to Write a Thesis Statement

Lesson 7.8 How to Write a Strong Essay Body

Lesson 7.9 How to Structure an Argument in Your Essay

Lesson 7.10 How To Write Effective Conclusions: Importance and Elements

Lesson 7.11 How to Edit and Improve Essay Content

Ch 8. Sentence Structure Basics

Lesson 8.1 How to Write and Use Transition Sentences

Lesson 8.2 Complete Sentence: Examples & Definition

Lesson 8.3 Sentence Clarity: How to Write Clear Sentences

Lesson 8.4 Sentence Fragments, Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences

Lesson 8.5 Parallelism: How to Write and Identify Parallel Sentences