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The /oʊ/ sound is found in words like ‘road’, ‘coat’, and ‘focus’. It also occurs at the beginning of words like ‘only’ and ‘old’. The /oʊ/ sound is a diphthong. This means it’s one sound made by gliding the tongue from one vowel position to another — starting at and moving higher toward . One common …
This blog will give you useful advice on how to prepare for any CELPIP Email Task or IELTS letter task. Step 1: Identify the type of email or letter Step 2: Follow a clear structure and complete the task. Step 3: Use polite and natural-sounding English. Step 4: Check for grammar and word choice errors. Two …
How to Improve Your Vocabulary by Using Collocations Collocations are words that naturally go together in a language because native speakers commonly use them in that combination. These word pairings sound “right” to fluent speakers, while other combinations might sound unnatural. Types of Collocations: Adjective + Noun → strong coffee, deep sleep, heavy rain Verb + …
*All definitions have been sourced from the Longman dictionary. Here are some useful verbs to use when speaking or writing. rank (verb): 1. to have a particular position in a list of people or things Examples: Seattle ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States. …
When writing a discussion essay for Task 2 of the IELTS writing test, it is important to use effective vocabulary for expressing other people’s opinions. If you want to get a HIGH SCORE in this kind of essay, get your language ready BEFORE the EXAM. Here is a typical IELTS question: A growing number of people …
