Can I use contractions in IELTS writing?
This is a question that came form a memeber in our private Facebook group (Feel free to join). "Are contractions allowed in both the General Training and Academic task 2 IELTS writing?" Yes, Yes, and Yes again. In Task 1 in the General exam, if you have to write a formal letter then try and avoid them. To be honest, the idea that contractions aren’t used in formal writing is very old-fashioned and old-fashioned teachers love to cling on to the idea...
Is it necessary to use fancy vocabulary in the IELTS speaking?
This is a question that came to us from a member of our Private Facebook Group (Feel free to join). You can ask questions about the IELTS exam and get answers from IELTS examiners, the only people that know what you need to do in the exam. No. What gets you into the high scores is being able to discuss a range of topics relatively fluently and having a sufficient range of vocabulary that allows you to present your ideas in...