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Writing Task 2
Writing

Writing Task 2

Your grammar score depends on Grammatical Range and Accuracy. Using only simple sentences will lower your score. You must use complex sentences to demonstrate a higher level of English. To boost your IELTS Writing score, consciously replace simple sentences with complex ones using a variety of linking words to express different logical relationships.💡

Marjan Berenji
Marjan Berenji 2025 July 15
12 min read 845 views
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How to Prepare for the IELTS Speaking Test:
IELTS

How to Prepare for the IELTS Speaking Test:

Purpose: To assess your spoken English (Fluency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation). Format: Face-to-face with an examiner, recorded, lasting 11-14 minutes. Versions: The same for both Academic and General Training tests. Be natural, be organized, and showcase your language skills across a range of conversation types, from personal to abstract. Good luck!💎

Marjan Berenji
Marjan Berenji 2025 July 15
13 min read 260 views
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IELTS Reading Tips for band 9
IELTS

IELTS Reading Tips for band 9

The article argues that getting a Band 9 in IELTS Reading is achievable, even for non-native speakers. Success depends more on strategy and avoiding simple mistakes than on knowing every word of vocabulary. Master these test-taking strategies, manage your time wisely, and stay calm to maximize your score. You can do this! 💪

Marjan Berenji
Marjan Berenji 2025 July 15
15 min read 711 views
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How to improve learners' listening skills
Listening

How to improve learners' listening skills

Listening and reading are both classed as receptive skills because they require learners to receive language and understand it. In real-life situations we always have a context when listening; we can see the speakers, know/can infer their relationship and have an idea of what they’re talking about based on previous conversations or previous knowledge. When listening to a recording in a foreign language, however, we don’t have any of this, which makes listening even harder. It can also be difficult because spoken language is generally much less well organized than written language.

Marjan Berenji
Marjan Berenji 2026 February 15
14 min read 48 views
teaching listening tips
CEFR Bands and Level Descriptors-global Level
Reading

CEFR Bands and Level Descriptors-global Level

The CEFR was developed by the Council of Europe in the early 2000s to create a shared standard for describing language ability across different languages, countries, and educational contexts. It’s used worldwide, not just in Europe, to guide curricula, exams, and self-assessment. Each level comes with detailed descriptors—sets of skills that describe what learners can understand, speak, write, and interact with at that stage. For example, a B1 speaker can deal with everyday situations but might still struggle with more nuanced or abstract topics. The CEFR is a global standard for mapping language proficiency, giving clarity, motivation, and a shared language to everyone involved in learning and teaching languages. It transforms language learning from a vague “I’m better than I was” to a measurable, achievable pathway—making every learner’s progress visible and meaningful.

Marjan Berenji
Marjan Berenji 2026 April 29
15 min read 40 views
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