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TRANSPORTATION/ VEHICLES:  Q1) What means of transport do you use the most and why? Ans: I usually prefer to commute by my Activa which is a two wheeler. This vehicle is convenient for me to cover short distances.  Q2) What are the common means of transportation in your city? Ans: The mode of transport preferred by the citizens of my city are cars and two wheelers. Actually , people here tend to commute by their own vehicle in spite of using public transportation system.  Q3) What are the traffic problems faced by people in your city? Ans: Traffic problems are a result of not only urbanization but also increase in population and number of vehicles. Traffic jams has also resulted in several accidents. Q4) What can be done to improve transportation system in your city? Ans: I believe , people should be encouraged to commute through public transportation system. Moreover , the system should be frequent, fast and on schedule time. In addition , it should ...

HOUSE: Q1) Can you describe your home? Ans: My home consists of 3 rooms, 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom, and a small lobby. Last year we renovated our home and now it looks much more beautiful than it was before. Q2) Which is your favourite room and why? Ans:   Actually,  I don't prefer a specific room to sit in. I just require peace and bright light in the room. Where ever I find these two, I sit there to study. Q3) How are new houses different from the old ones? Ans: If I compare both , old houses consist less furniture and unattractive rooms. Whereas , new houses include well furniture rooms and eye-catching wall designs. Q4) Do you like to live in an independent house or an apartment? Why? Ans: I would prefer to live in a house because it would have more space as compared to an apartment. Moreover , one's privacy is maintained if he has his own home. Q5) Who do you live with and why? Ans: I live with my family because I am a student and unemployed person. Thus , ...

FRIENDS: Q1) What do friends mean to you? Ans: Friends are those who make you feel good about yourself. They will laugh at your most embarrassing moment of your life to make you feel lighter. They are the ones who are not only there for you during youe good times but also when you need them the most. Q2) To what extent can you go to help your friends?  Ans: I will try to assist my companions in every situation wherever possible, keeping in mind the limits that I shouldn't cross while helping them. Q3) Why do you feel like sharing everything with your friend? Ans: Well , I am an introvert person.  So, if I am sharing everything with that person, then he/she is trustworthy, understanding and above all he/she doesn't judge me and my ideology .  Q4) Do you keep on changing friends? Ans: Obviously no, I have same friends from past few years, but yes, I do meet numerous people in my day-to-day life. In addition, am habitual to not get attached with peopl...

RELATIONSHIPS: Q1) Do you think relationships matter? Ans: I believe that relationships do matter in a person's life, either this relation is with your family, friends or your life partner. Relationships boost your mood and it can be great for your mental health. Q2) Do you miss the company of your friends? Ans: Um, yes, sometimes I do miss the company of my friends as in their presence I feel alive and optimistic . However , currently we are living far from each other as life has to go on. Q3) Why do you need anyone to live with you? Ans: Humans are social creatures . So almost everyone wants that one person with whom he feels alive and also can share his feelings and problems. Q4) Do you value your relation with anyone? Ans: My relation with my mom/dad/siblings is something different. Although , we fight and argue that alot but this is the only relation which I cherish the most. Q5) Why does any relationship break? Ans: When a person comes under someone's inf...

Q1) Do you love your parents? Ans: Ofcourse , my family is my priority and I admire them the most. Q2) How is parenting different today from that in the past? Ans: If I talked about the past,  parenting skills were far more better at that time.  However , nowadays , almost every parent is a working individual and due to this, they aren't able to focus on their children. Q3) What type of food do your parents like to eat? Ans: My parents often  prefer to have simple but healthy meal. Unlike me, who is always hungry for processed food . Q4) Is it difficult for parents to bring up their children these days? Ans: Nowadays , it's a daunting task for parents to bring up their young ones. However , I believe it's the fault of parents itself because they allow their children to use the technical devices at such a tender age and when they become habitual of it, they blame their children.  Q5) What difficulties do parents feel in bringing up their children to...

Q1) Are you an ambitious person?  Ans: An ambitious person is someone who always strives to reach his goal. I am extremely ambitious. I work hard with my dedication to accomplish my goal.  Q2) What is your ambition in life?  Ans: I desire to accomplish several goals in my life. However, my primary goal is be a______ Q3) Is it important to be ambitious why or why not? Ans: According to my perception , a person should be ambitious and determined. If he is not, maybe he has no purpose in his life. Apart from this , a person must not forget to live his life happily.  Q4) Do you think your goal is an achievable one? Ans: Yes, I do believe that I can achieve my aim. It just requires a mixture of determination,   hard work and never giving up attitude. Q5) What will you have to do to achieve your goal? Ans: To accomplish my aim, I have to first complete my language proficiency test and then I have to choose my course. Apart from this I should be d...

~Personal Introduction: Q1) What is the meaning of your name? Ans:  My name holds a very significant meaning i.e_____. This name was given to me by my parents and I like it a lot. Q2.) Is your name important to you? Ans: Obviously yes, this name is of great significance for me. It's not only  my identity but also  symbolizes the love of my loving parents.  Q3) Why do so many people change their names? Ans: Often , people replace their names when they don't like their name or want a unique name.  Q4) if given a chance would you like to change your name? Ans: Its answer is always going to be no. I love my name given by my parents as it holds a special meaning and identity.  Q5) Talk about your educational background. Ans: I have (recently) completed my ______ from______ and currently working on my language proficiency (IELTS coaching).  Q6) Where would you like to live and work? Ans: I desire to live far from the hustling bustling of the big cit...

• Words for OKAY:  Use some different words to show that you are agreed to a particular situation.  ~Yeah ~Yep ~Yes ~Sounds good to me ~Sure thing ~Why not • Words for "How Are You":  You may not use this while speaking a cue card, however, you can ask this question in the form of passive voice and past tense.  ~How's it going? ~What's up? ~How are things? ~How's everything? ~What's going on? ~How are you doing? ~How have you been? •Words for "I'm fine": ~I'm good, thanks! ~I'm well, thanks! ~I'm well, thanks for asking! ~Can't complain ~I'm pretty good ~I'm doing well ~I'm doing phenomenal ~Not bad ~Couldn't be better ~Never been better •Words for "I'm busy": ~I'm swamped ~I'm tied up ~I have bigger fish to fry  ~I'm upto my neck ~My hands are full  • Words for " I like": ~I'm into... ~I'm keen on... ~I fancy... ~I enjoy... ~I'm fond of...  ~Im pa...

• Brave •Chatty •Clever: good at learning things •Coward: afraid of things •Grumpy: bad tempered •Hard working •Honest •Kind •Lazy •Charming: magic effect that makes people like them •Polite •Understanding •Straight forward •Sincere •Bright: smart and intelligent •Self disciplined: self organised •Resourceful: good at finding ways to solve problems •Trustworthy •Loyal •Introvert: who is not good at sharing feelings, usually stays alone and don't like to hang out  •Extrovert: opposite to introvert, generally sociable, love to make friends and hanging out with friends. •Party animal: love to attend parties and occassions POV: You can use these words to describe your friend/peer/ companion or any other person when examiner asks you to tell something about 'this' person.  This would be included under "lexical resources"  #betteryourself 💯 #everythinguneedtolearn                       By: NANC...

The IELTS Speaking exam is the fourth part of the exam and is conducted on a different day.  Here in this blog, you'll get to know about numerous vocabulary words for different events that you can use in your interview as well as in your first part of your speaking session.  1.) Travel and Holidays: • breathtaking view: an amazing view • Sightseeing • Far-off destination : a distant place  •Pleasant climate and weather •Holiday destination: where you go for a holiday • Holiday of a lifetime : a very special holiday once in a lifetime •Lack luster: dull and boring    • Delightful •Mesmerise: attractive 2.) Friends:  •Friends are like second family •Best companion • Crime partner  3.) Food:  •Mouth-watering •Nutritious products •To have a sweet tooth: Fond of eating sweet •Delicious Note: you can use their antonyms too in order to explain its opposite feeling.  4.) Weather:  •Mild: warm and pleasant •Freezing cold: very col...

IELTS Writing Task 1 includes various types of questions such as diagrams , graphs , processes , flow chart , and many more. This blog post will discuss about the type: DIAGRAM. Linkers:  ~To begin ~ Then ~ Following this ~ Next ~ In the subsequent stage ~ Followed by ~ Finally Words for (added to):  ~ Passed onto the next stage ~ Passes through ~Goes into ~Placed into Phrases: ~A multi process step process ~The process starts with.... and ends at... ~It is a 6 step process, whereby..... Note: A diagram is sometimes a process and to explain any process, we need to write the words accurately and precisely.  Keep in mind,  explain every step with linkers and phrases mentioned above. Your marks will be deducted if you explain only the steps same as showed in the diagram.  Also, use uncommon words or synonyms while explaining the data or process. It will  increase your band score.  #betteryourself 💯 #everythinguneedtolearn     ...

The writing task is the third module of the IELTS exam.  It consists of 2 tasks. This blog post will discuss about task 1 - pie charts.  Words/ Sentences for Pie Chart: ~ It is clear that........ represents the largest portion of....., whereas, ....... is undoubtedly the smallest.  Note: You should this statement in the overview to create a great impression.  ~ Sales of.... stood at....% in 1925, which is the majority of..... ~ A small fraction of...... ~ Exactly 30% of students..... Note: Instead of writing the exact word written in the pie chart, use the above-mentioned words... It will assist you in scoring a higher band score.  Always remember that when you use these kinds of words, it shows that you are aware of lexical resources.  #betteryourself 💯 #everythinguneedtolearn                 By: NANCY DHANJAL 💖

For Academic Test takers , Task 1 includes visual information such as graphs, tables, and pictures. In this blog, you will get to know about the linkers that should be used in writing task 1. Let's get started :) ~To start:  -- The graph/table throws up some interesting facts regarding.... ~Contrast words:  •In contrast •However •Whereas •While •On the other hand •Conversely •Alternatively •In comparison •On the contrary •Nevertheless •Notwithstanding  •Although  ~Linking phrases:  •In addition •Furthermore •Overall, it could be seen that... •According to the data,.... •It is clear that.... ~Time expressions:  •In the year 2000,... •At the end/beginning/ of the period •Over/Throughout/During the period in.... •Between 1998 and 2000,.... ~The last paragraph:  •Overall #betteryourself 💯 #everythinguneedtolearn                   By: NANCY DHANJAL 💖

The writing module is divided into two class types, one of which i.e. task 2 is common for the academic and general training test takers. While the other (task 1) is different for the two. Task 1 involves graph/diagram/table writing for academic test takers and letter writing for general training test takers. In both cases, the students write the assignment in their own hands, and the time allowed to 20 minutes in each case. This blog post will discuss task 1 in the academic test. Academic Task 1:  It is generally a single graph or a combination of graphs (bar, line, or pie), table, chart, or a process (how something or some machine works) or a picture, or a diagram of an object, or a map. A student is required to write a summary of at least 150 words . This task checks the ability of the candidate to select and report the main features , explain and compare the given information, and show trends in factual information.  What is expected ...

 writing  is the third part of the exam which includes two tasks. In this blog, you'll get to know how to write a bar graph essay.  Before we start, let's have a look at the below picture:  1.) Introduction: Before explaining the graph, we first have to introduce the graph. For instance, what this graph is about, and what we have to discuss in the upcoming paragraphs. ~Rephrasing: Remember, never write the exact line as written in the question itself.   Try to modify the statement before starting the essay. This is noticed and counted under lexical resources.  Here are some linkers and sentences that you can use to begin the introduction:  ∆ The graph throws up some interesting facts regarding......  [7-8 bands] ∆ The graph appears to reveal some key trends regarding..... [8-9 bands]  ∆ The graph depicts/ illustrates/ shows... ~ Data: In the graph, the information is given in different forms. For instance: in Rs,...