A former FBI negotiator Chris Voss actually insists that LAST impressions matter much more than FIRST.

It made me think about IELTS Speaking exams. Students often spend a lot of time preparing for Part 1 questions. I know that for sure because my Part 1 videos get waaay more views than any videos about Part 3.

However, when it comes to your score, PART 3 MATTERS MORE THAN PART 1.

Spend your practice time accordingly!

If you've suddenly realised that you're among those who don't spend enough time on Part 3, here's a video that can help you provide extended, coherent (or simply, great) answers that deserve the top score https://youtu.be/-yN3zoJ5LYw

Hi guys! Let's have a little test. Which sentences would you use in IELTS Writing Task 2?

In IELTS Writing Task 2, you should use a FORMAL writing style.

All the incorrect options in the quiz above are informal.

I wouldn't say they would 'ruin your score', but the more formal expressions are preferable 🙂

In this video, you can learn about common English words that you should AVOID in your essay https://youtu.be/0Jm7_4gi_uU

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