English Writing

English Writing

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITTEN ENGLISH

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Bilingual Keyword Search

TOTALrecall

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Writing a Research Paper

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APA Style

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MLA Formatting and Style Guide

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Use of Phrases in Research Paper Writing

Academic Phrasebank

Introducing Work

Referring to Resources

Describing Methods

Reporting Results

Discussing Findings

Writing Conclusions
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Writing Lessons

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Writing Skills

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Videos on Writing

Basic Essay Structure

Paragraph Structure

Introductory Paragraphs

Conclusion Paragraph

Process Paragraph and Process Essay

Comparison/Contrast Essays

Narrative Paragraphs

Classification Essay or Paragraph

English Writing - Paraphrasing

3,000 Core Vocabulary Words

Videos on the Use of Words

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

How to Increase Your Vocabulary

Writing - Transitions - in addition, moreover, furthermore, another

Writing - Transitions - therefore, thus, consequently

Videos on Style

Parallel Structure

WRITING STYLE 1: Sentence Structure

WRITING STYLE 2: Active and Passive Voice

WRITING STYLE 3: Populated Prose and sentence rhythm

WRITING STYLE 4: Clauses and Coordination

WRITING STYLE 5: Subordination

WRITING STYLE 6: Choosing Verbs

Grammar

Practice on Points of English Grammar (Grammar-Quizzes.com)

English Grammar Exercises

Grammar Exercises

English Grammar Reference and Exercises

Purdue Online Writing Lab

The Elements of Style

Grammar (from English Corner)

Grammar Lessons

English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises 
(from Learn English Today)

Understanding and Using English Grammar (PPT)

Teacher's Guide for UUEG

Subject-Verb Agreement

Common Mistakes: Chinese English

Tenses

Choose the Correct VerbTense and Form in Context

Sentence Patterns

Sentence Patterns

Mastering Sentence Patterns

Use of Words

Adjectives

Vocabulary (from English Corner)

Figures of Speech
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Use of Proverbs

Using Proverbs in a Writing Class

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Simple Spelling Guide

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English Resumes

Resume Genius

Resume Writing Guides

Resume Samples and Examples

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Sample Student Resumes

Resumes Examples By Industry and Job Title

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Email Writing
How to Write a Perfect Professional Email in English in 5 Steps

Formal and Informal Email Phrases – from Greetings to Closing Phrases!

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Translation

TranscULturAL: A Journal of Translation and Cultural Studies

(2008~2015)

Compilation and Translation Review 

(2008-2016)

Chinese-English Dictionary of Modern Usage

林語堂當代漢英詞典

Free Translation.com (Text and Web Translation)

Google Translation

Romanization Comparison Chart

TANGO

Chinese Collocation Search

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IELTS

IELTS

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Useful Websites and

Resources for IELTS

IELTS Taiwan

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IELTS Test Samples

IELTS.Exam.Net

IELTS Liz

(A Free IELTS Preparation Website)

Daily Lessons with Simon, ex-IELTS examiner

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How to score band 9 in each section of the IELTS

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TED Talks 

/ Ideas worth listening to for IELTS preparation

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Vocabulary

IELTS Vocabulary: Why is it important?

Collocations for IELTS

IELTS Collocation

99 top IELTS collocations

Academic Word List Collocations - Quiz One 

Vocabulary for IELTS Topics

Informal & Formal Vocabulary for IELTS

IELTS Topic Vocabulary – HEALTH – with Ted Talk presentation

IELTS Vocabulary: Contrast & comparison

IELTS Vocabulary Focus Theme 1

IELTS Vocabulary Focus Theme 2

IELTS Vocabulary Focus Theme 3

IELTS Vocabulary Focus Theme 4

IELTS Vocabulary Focus Theme 5

IELTS Vocabulary Focus Theme 6

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IELTS Listening

IELTS practice Listening test audio: section 1

IELTS practice Listening test audio: section 2

IELTS practice Listening test audio: section 3

IELTS practice Listening test audio: section 4

IELTS Listening: Improve your English and prepare for IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening - Top 14 tips!

TED x IELTS Listening Practice 1

TED x IELTS Listening Practice 2

TED x IELTS Listening Practice 3

TED x IELTS Listening Practice 4

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IELTS listening 2015 - Test 1

IELTS Listening 2015 - Test 2 (with Answers)

IELTS Listening 2015 - Test 3 (with Answers)

IELTS Listening 2015 - Test 4 (with Answers)

IELTS listening 2015 - Test 5 (with Answers)

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New Ielts Listening Test From BRITISH Real Test May 2015 
Full Free Online With PDF
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ielts Listening New Test so Difficult Actual Real Test 2015 
With Answers

ielts listening Test 1 Actual Real New Test 2015 
with Answers

ielts listening Test 2015 Test 2 with Answers 

ielts listening New hard test 2015 Test 3 with Answers

ielts listening Real Actual Test 4 with answers

ielts listening New Real Test 5 with answers

ielts listening practice test 2015 with answers Test 6

ielts listening Test From New Real Exams 10 with answers 2015

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Ielts Listening Oxford Really Tough Practice Test 2015 
Full with Answer Keys HD
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IELTS Speaking

IELTS Vocabulary for the Speaking Exam

Vocabulary 18: Shopping

Vocabulary 17: Weather

Vocabulary 16: Music

Vocabulary 15: Towns and Cities

Vocabulary 14: People – Physical Appearance

Vocabulary 13: Business

Vocabulary 12: People – Personality and Character

Vocabulary 11: Clothes and Fashion

Vocabulary 10: Accommodation

Vocabulary 9: Books and Films

Vocabulary 8: Health

Vocabulary 7: Work

Vocabulary 6: Education

Vocabulary 5: Food

Vocabulary 4: Sport

Vocabulary 3: Technology

Vocabulary 2: Relationships

Vocabulary 1: Holidays

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Idioms
Using Idioms in the IELTS Speaking Test
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IELTS Speaking Practice Tests

IELTS Speaking Practice Test 1: Childhood

IELTS Speaking Practice Test 2: Work

IELTS Speaking Practice Test 3: Family

IELTS Speaking Practice Test 4: Marriage

IELTS Speaking Practice Test 5: Money

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IELTS Speaking Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Useful Language

IELTS Speaking, Part 1: Practice Questions with Sample Answers

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Practice Questions by Topic

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Useful Language

IELTS Speaking, Part 2: Practice Questions with Sample Answers

IELTS Speaking Part 2: 10 Practice Questions

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Useful Language

IELTS Speaking, Part 3: Practice Questions with Sample Answers

IELTS Speaking Part 3: 50 Practice Questions by Topic

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Common Mistakes

IELTS Speaking: 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Pronunciation

IELTS Pronunciation - Improve English & prepare for IELTS Speaking

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IELTS Speaking Test Questions

IELTS Speaking Test Questions (13 Topics with Model Answers)

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Tips to Boost Your Scores

IELTS Speaking High Score

IELTS Speaking Score 8.5 with Native English Speaker subtitles

IELTS Speaking with Native English Speaker subtitles Score 9 Example 2

9 words that will help you score IELTS band 9

Phrases to say in each section of the Speaking exam

 9 MORE words that will help you score IELTS band 9

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IELTS Speaking Task 1 - How to get a high score

IELTS Speaking Task 2 - How to succeed

IELTS Speaking Task 3 - How to get a high score

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IELTS & TOEFL - How to give your opinion

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IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading: Improve your English and prepare for IELTS Reading

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IELTS Reading Samples

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IELTS Academic Reading sample tasks

Identifying information 

Identifying writer's views 

Matching features 

Matching headings 

Multiple choice questions 

Table completion 

Diagram label completion 
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IELTS Reading Section True, False Not Given Strategy Part 1

IELTS Reading Section True, False Not Given Strategy Part 2

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IELTS Reading (Academic): Introduction

IELTS Reading: Top 10 Tips

IELTS Reading Tips from British Council

IELTS Reading Tips: True False Not Given

British Council - IELTS Reading - Skimming and Scanning
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IELTS Writing

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IELTS Writing Mark Schemes

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Task 1

IELTS Writing Task 1 - tips and advice

IELTS Sample Charts (IELTS Writing Task 1):

 125 Samples with Model Answers

WRITING TASK 1: Band Descriptors (public version)

Academic IELTS Writing Task 1 Two Bar Graphs Together Part 1

How to understand your Academic Task 1 question

How to use adjectives, nouns, verbs and adverbs effectively 

in Academic Task 1

IELTS - How to get a high score on Task 1 of the IELTS

Task 2

How to understand your Task 2 question

How to start sentences in your discussion essay

How to start sentences in your argument essay

IELTS Sample essays (IELTS Writing Task 2): 

168 Samples with Model Answers

WRITING TASK 2: Band Descriptors (public version)

Academic IELTS Task 2 writing example to get a high score PART 1

Academic IELTS Task 2 writing example to get a high score PART 2

How to write faster

What to do if you can't think of fitting examples for Task 2

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How to come up with essay ideas under pressure

How to improve grammatical accuracy in your writing

9 words that will help you score IELTS band 9

What are coherence and cohesion? (IELTS)

Collocations for 7 band Essay

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