Hi guys,
I have added the list of essay questions for February to my list on this page, click here: Jan & Feb Topics for IELTS WT2.
Please remember that I am still on holiday until May and won’t be answering questions.
Thanks
Liz
IELTS Preparation with Liz: Free IELTS Tips and Lessons, 2025
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Hi guys,
I have added the list of essay questions for February to my list on this page, click here: Jan & Feb Topics for IELTS WT2.
Please remember that I am still on holiday until May and won’t be answering questions.
Thanks
Liz
This lesson is about listening to a recording, taking notes and then reproducing the full written text. This is not an IELTS test practice. It is just a practice exercise to develop sharper listening skills and check your accuracy of written English. Many people preparing for IELTS say they don’t know if their grammar is accurate or not. This is one way to check.
In this lesson, you will check your ability to:
How to use this lesson:
This is NOT an IELTS test. It is an opportunity to develop note taking skills at a high level and check the accuracy of your written language.
Listen and Write: The Best Way to Deal with Natural Disasters
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Natural Disaster = tsunami, typhoon, earthquake etc
CLICK HERE: ANSWER TO THIS LESSON
This lesson takes you step by step through an IELTS Writing Task 1 sample answer. Learn in easy steps how to describe IELTS Pie Charts for writing task 1. Below are easy techniques to help you write each paragraph: introduction, overview, body paragraph 1 and body paragraph 2.
This lesson focuses on two pie charts. As you see, below, pie charts can have a lot of categories. Most people think the best way is to organise information by describing one pie chart at a time. However, this is not usually the most effective way to tackle them if you are aiming for band score 7 and above.
Source: The above pie charts were not created by IELTS Liz.
Below you will find easy to follow advice on how to describe your IELTS pie chart paragraph by paragraph.
You must paraphrase the information given at the top of the charts “The graph shows the main sources of energy for the USA in 1980 and 1990”. You cannot copy this, you must use your own language and then add any extra information needed from the charts.
Tips
Try writing your introduction before checking the model answer. To see model introduction, click here: Model Answer
The overview contains the key features of the charts. Answer the questions below to find the key features.
Now write your overview before you check the model. To see model overview, click here: Model Answer
This paragraph will give details about oil and hydroelectric power, which we highlighted in the overview above.
Tips
Here are two example sentences. Fill in the gaps with the right words.
The amount of energy produced by oil in the USA 1. ………………. 42% in 1980 and this, then, 2. ………………….. to a third (33%) in 1990. The proportion of energy from hydroelectric power, 3………………, remained constant in both years ………a mere 5%.
For answers, click here: Answers
This paragraph will give detail about the other sources of energy in the pie charts.
Tips
Again, fill in the gaps in these model sentences.
The energy generated by natural gas, which was the second 1. …………… source of energy in the USA in 1980, fell 2. ………. 1% to a quarter of all energy produced in 1990. In contrast, production by coal 3. ……………… from 22% to 27% in 1990 4. …………….. there was a 5% rise in energy from nuclear power to reach 10% in the second year.
For answers, click here: Answers
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Below are the answers to the reading practice lessons about the ancient city of Caral. If you have not completed this reading lesson, please finish it before looking at the questions below. Click here to complete the lesson: Reading Lesson Caral City
Questions: Are the following statements True False or Not Given based on the passage above?
Answers
I hope you found this reading lesson useful. For more reading lessons, click here: IELTS Reading Main Page
All the best
Liz
True False and Not Given reading practice for IELTS students based on a topic that was reported by students in their reading test in January 2018. To see all my reading lessons, click here: Main Reading Page. Other main pages are accessed through the red bar at the top of the website.
Passage: Pyramid City Caral
The Norte Chico civilization of Supe, Peru, was the first known civilisation of the Americas. Their capital was the Sacred City of Caral – a 5,000-year-old metropolis complete with complex agricultural practices, rich culture, and monumental architecture, including six large pyramidal structures, stone and earthen platform mounds, temples, amphitheatre, sunken circular plazas, and residential areas.
Caral is situated on a dry desert terrace overlooking the lush valley of the Supe River. Exceptionally well-preserved, the site is impressive in terms of its design and the complexity of its architecture. The city’s plan and some of its features, including pyramidal structures and residences of the elite, show clear evidence of ceremonial functions, signifying a powerful religious ideology.
The centre of the Caral complex consists of a central public area with six large pyramids (platform mounds) arranged around a huge plaza. The largest of the mounds, located in a dominating position within the urban plan of Caral, is 60 feet high and measures 450 x 500 feet at the base, covering an area nearly the size of four football fields. From the top of the great pyramid, the rulers of Caral would have been able to monitor the entire city. In total, it is estimated that Caral was home to a population of about 3,000 people. Researchers believe the model of the city was used by many civilizations that came after the Norte Chico. In 2001, the Sacred City of Caral in Supe was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Notice: This passage has been adapted from the website ancient-origins.net. You can read the full passage here: Pyramid City of Caral. The picture above is also from the same article.
Questions: Are the following statements True False or Not Given based on the passage above?
Notice from Liz: I will be taking a break from posting lessons in Feb, Mar and Apr. I will post a notice when my holiday begins. Some pages will be kept open during my break.
Answers
The answers to this lesson are now available:
Click here for the answers: Answers to Caral Reading Lesson
All the best
Liz
This lesson focuses on improving your IELTS writing task 1 introduction for the academic paper. To write an introduction you must paraphrase and re-write the information given by IELTS about the chart of graph.
Below is a sample line graph sent to me by an IELTS Candidate.
The line graph below shows the number of overseas students who came from six Asian countries to study in Australia from 1994 to 1997.
Source: Graph above was not created by IELTS Liz.
Below are two introductions written by the IELTS candidate. Would you use one of these introductions or would you write a different introduction?
Introduction 1: The diagram shows the amount of students from six different countries in Asia, who came to study in Australia between 1994 and 1997.
Introduction 2: Between 1994 and 1997 the number of Asian students from six different countries, who came to study in Australia.
Questions:
Feel free to post your answers. However, please note I do not common on writing.
Answers and Model Introduction
Click below to reveal the answers and model introduction paragraph.
Answers & Model IntroductionYou should have 4 paragraphs: introduction, overview, body paragraph A and body paragraph B.
In body paragraph A, you can put information about Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Korea. In body paragraph B, you can put information about Japan and Hong Kong because they showed different trends from the others.
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Click below to open all my free lessons and tips for task 1:
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Hi guys,
Please read this full page, particularly the thank you message for my supportive students at the bottom of the post.
As you know, I post regular lessons to help you prepare for your IELTS test. It is something I enjoy and I try to do this once or twice a week. My lessons are usually well designed and aimed to develop awareness of specific skills or to provide vital test information. These regular lessons are all free. I have also written over 300 pages of tips etc which are all free for you and are accessible through the red bar at the top of the website. You should all read those pages before asking questions.
Recently I have been receiving some angry responses from students who demand I answer their questions.
Let me make things clear: I do NOT offer a free answer/question service.
Holiday: For health reasons, I will be taking an extended break from this website in Feb, Mar and Apr. I will post a notice when I start my hols. It means I won’t be answering questions or posting lessons but I will keep certain pages open for up-dates.
I hope you all appreciate the work I do and the support I offer students. My website contains more replies to comments than any other IELTS website in existence. Let me give you four idioms relating to this issue:
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Liz
Below you can find the transcript and answers to the villa listening lesson. I have also posted the audio again so you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. This is a good way to improve your speaking skills and pronunciation.
If you haven’t done this listening lesson, please do it now before you look at the answers. Click here: Villa Listening Lesson
Transcript
This spacious 3 bedroom villa in the south of France contains not only an infinity pool but also a sauna and gym. The gardens are quite extensive and are well managed by a gardener. It is situated on the outskirts of a small town but within easy walking distance of both shops and restaurants. On offer in the area is skiing in the winter, while in summer there are plenty of cycle paths, lake swimming and canoeing, as well as horse riding. And don’t forget that this area is also famous for its top quality golf courses. This would be a perfect villa for a family aiming to escape from the hustle and bustle but also have plenty of outdoor activities on offer. The only downside is that it can’t be rented by the week. It is on offer as a long term rental property with a minimum of a one month stay.
Audio
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Answers
Answers have been written using all capital letters – it is not a requirement but I highly recommend it.
I hope this lesson was useful.
All the best
Liz
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