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IELTS

Academic and General TrainingTask 1 reports and letters, Task 2 essays, speaking and reading strategy

TOEFL

TOEFL iBTAcademic Discussion writing, integrated speaking, reading question types

DET

Duolingo English TestEvery question type, from Read and Select to the Writing and Speaking Samples

Inside the lessons

A clear plan for test day.

High scores come from knowing exactly what each question asks for. Lessons break every task into simple, repeatable steps, then practice them until they are automatic.

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IELTS Task 2: read the question

Some people think a four-day working week for everyone would create more jobs. What is your opinion of this idea?

ConsequencesComparisonEvaluationExamplesSpeculation

Speculation: the policy does not exist yet, so the essay imagines what would happen if it did.

Plan: keep, cut and rank ideas

3Shorter weeks might not help unemployed people find work

✕My cousin’s shop would have to close on Fridays

1More free time for family, friends and rest

✕Everyone would be completely happy

2Some businesses could lose money and productivity

Model introduction, sentence by sentence

General openingWorking hours have become a major concern in many countries.

Contrast connectorHowever, cutting the working week to four days is not a simple solution.

ThesisAlthough it would give people more free time, it would probably do little to reduce unemployment.

Academic style: fix the modifiers

Traffic congestion is ~~an absolute disaster~~ a major problem in ~~all~~ many cities.

No exaggerationNo overgeneralisationCalibrated claims

TOEFL: Academic Discussion

ProfessorShould internships be required for graduation?

Student AYes. Internships show students what real work is like.

Student BNo. Students need that time for their studies.

Duolingo: select the real English words

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Read the questionSpot the type of essay each IELTS question really asks for.
Plan in minutesKeep strong ideas, cut weak ones, and rank what is left.
Learn from modelsModel essays explained sentence by sentence.
Write like an academicAccurate, calibrated claims instead of exaggeration.
TOEFL writingA simple formula for the Academic Discussion task.
Duolingo question typesFast, focused practice for every DET task.

3Major English tests,
one clear method

5Essay patterns that cover
almost every IELTS question

25+Years of teaching
and test preparation

Try it yourself

Five short practice tasks.

These activities come from real lessons. Each answer is marked instantly, with an explanation.

01IELTS question typesName the essay pattern. 02IELTS introductionsSee how a model works. 03Academic styleChoose the best sentence. 04TOEFL writingThe Academic Discussion. 05DuolingoReal or fake words.

IELTS Writing Task 2

Name the pattern.

Almost every Task 2 question follows one of five patterns. Recognize the pattern, and the plan for the essay becomes clear.

The five patterns

What the question asks for

Consequences. What causes this, and what are the effects?
Comparison. How do two things measure against each other?
Evaluation. How does the situation compare with an ideal?
Examples. Which specific cases support the claim?
Speculation. What might happen if a new idea or policy were introduced?

Which pattern fits?

Read the question, then choose

IELTS Writing Task 2

Inside a model introduction.

A strong introduction needs only three sentences, and each one has a job. Click each sentence to see what it does.

Question: Some people believe that individuals, not only governments, are responsible for protecting the environment. Do you agree?

IELTS and TOEFL writing

Write like an academic.

Examiners reward claims that are accurate, not exaggerated. Choose the sentence that is best for an academic essay.

Which sentence is best?

Choose one

TOEFL iBT Writing

The Academic Discussion.

A professor asks a question and two students reply. You have 10 minutes to add your own response of at least 100 words. Try it, then compare with the model.

ProfessorMany universities are discussing whether internships should be required for graduation. Some say real work experience is essential; others say students’ time is better spent on their studies. What is your view, and why?

Student A: MayaI think internships should be required. In my internship last summer I learned more about teamwork than in any class.

Student B: DanielI disagree. Many students already work part-time to pay their fees. A required internship would add even more pressure.

Your response

Aim for at least 100 words

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While Daniel makes a fair point about pressure on students, I agree with Maya that internships should be required. First, an internship shows students how their classroom knowledge is used in real jobs, which makes their studies more meaningful. For example, a business student who works in a real office learns how to meet deadlines and communicate with colleagues, skills that are difficult to learn from textbooks. Second, it helps them decide on a career before they graduate, so they are less likely to choose the wrong path. Universities could also reduce the pressure Daniel describes by offering paid or part-time internships. For these reasons, I believe practical experience should be part of every degree.Structure: a position that responds to both students, two clear reasons, a practical answer to the other side, and a one-sentence conclusion.

Duolingo English Test

Real or fake?

In Read and Select, some words are real English words and some are invented. Click only the real words. Each click is marked instantly.

Select the real English words

There are 8 real words

Real words found: 0 / 8 · Mistakes: 0

The courses

One method, three tests.

Every course starts with a short diagnostic, so lessons focus on the parts of the test that will raise your score most.

IELTSAcademic & General

Task 1 reports and letters
Task 2 essays, planned step by step
Speaking Parts 1, 2 and 3
Reading and listening strategy

TOEFLTOEFL iBT

Academic Discussion writing
Integrated speaking tasks
Reading question types
Paraphrasing and note-taking

DuolingoDuolingo English Test

Read and Select, Read and Complete
Listen and Type, Read Aloud
Writing and speaking responses
Full-length practice tests

01Diagnostic

Find your current level and the skills that need the most work.

02Strategy

Learn a clear method for each question type.

03Practice

Interactive worksheets and timed tasks that mark themselves.

04Feedback

Detailed, personal feedback on every essay and speaking answer.

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