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Lessons, tips, blog articles, and advice on how to get a Band 7+ in the #IELTS exam.

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Here is a new language lesson. It is about the verb "prevent."

I think most of you already know the meaning, but it's important to know how to use as a word as well as what it means.

When we say "prevent," we should say "prevent (someone) from (doing something)." For example:

🔸He prevented us from leaving.

It's not always about people. We can also say "prevent (something) from (happening."

🔸The safety barrier prevents accidents from occurring.

We should also think about passive form, which is the same but inverted according to the usual rules:

🔸He was prevented from leaving.
🔸Accidents were prevented from happening.

A common mistake that English learners make is saying "prevent + to happen." That's why it's important to learn vocabulary by noting patterns (collocations) and grammar.

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Here's some useful modern vocabulary. These are all words and phrases that have come into use recently to describe online problems.

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The word "however" has several uses and these can confuse people. I made this simple lesson to explain the basics, and you can learn more in this video: https://t.co/5lcXlwML62

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Check out the model answer for an IELTS academic task 1 table with a future trend. #ieltspreparation #ieltswritingtask1 https://t.co/rTzdsEsIV1

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#IELTS academic writing task 1 model answer on two bar charts about computer ownership.. https://t.co/6KxoElzoZA

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IELTS speaking part 3 – Six common question types https://t.co/1TedmQZHZZ via @https://twitter.com/IELTSFocus

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Check out the #IELTS blog with model answers and tips for getting a high score in the #IELTS exam... https://t.co/s7j5JxmQPR

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Complex sentences and conditionals in #IELTS.. https://t.co/TlWxs0kYOx

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#IELTS writing task 1 academic model answer for a table about data on teachers salaries.. https://t.co/yBd4QAbSBw

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Sometimes the topic of crime comes up in #IELTS writing, so be prepared. This post covers a lot of vocabulary, collocations, and an #IELTS model answer.
https://t.co/LQKL7ATzwT

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#IELTS model answer about whether workers should have a shorter work week. this #ielts task is from the new Cambridge IELTS 19 book. https://t.co/IxwqsCiH4N

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#IELTS writing task 1 academic. Model answer on how ethanol is produced. Task is from the new Cambridge IELTS 19 book.. https://t.co/x4hqLkYnAs

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🟣 DESCRIBING TRENDS 🟣
English vocabulary and word order for IELTS and BUSINESS English:
See our complete English lesson about Describing Trends in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 here:
https://t.co/FXRs9DJkMI

#LearnEnglish #IELTS #Grammar #EnglishGrammar #BusinessEnglish #ESOL

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Tips for learning #IELTS vocabulary.. https://t.co/umlkeTHxod

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Complex sentences in #IELTS writing... https://t.co/u5rwCMMGMm

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If you are new to #IELTS here is a guide to the speaking section... https://t.co/V9JVFzVTF1

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Here’s my new guide to IELTS Speaking Part 3. It’s quite long but hopefully covers a everything you need to know. https://t.co/OA6kXYrn3u #ielts #ieltsspeaking

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#IELTS writing task 1 academic. How to write about a floor plan with a future form.. includes a model answer. https://t.co/l0ow1zvXBe

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I frequently see people misuse the word "several," particularly when writing IELTS essays.

They don't realise that this word means something similar to "just a few." If there are several of something, there are probably 3 or 4 things.

You should not use "several" to say that there are many things. Instead, use words like "many," "lots," and so on.

❌Several people live in my city.
✅Many people live in my city.

Only use "several" when the number of things is quite small.

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Pie chart lesson in #IELTS writing task 1 academic... https://t.co/04HslYdHMl