✅ 10 IELTS Grammar Structures with Examples

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✅ Basic vs. Advanced English

🔹Topic: The Importance of Reading Books

🔹Basic version:
Reading books is a good habit because it helps people learn new things. It can also improve vocabulary and make people more creative. Many students read books to get better marks in school and to understand different topics.

🔹Advanced version:
Developing a reading habit plays a vital role in personal and intellectual growth. Not only does it expand one’s vocabulary and critical thinking skills, but it also exposes readers to diverse perspectives and cultures. Consequently, individuals who read regularly tend to communicate more effectively and think more creatively

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✅How to Write a Perfect Body Paragraph in IELTS Writing Task 2

🔹Writing Task 2 isn’t just about ideas — it’s about organising them clearly.
-Here’s a simple structure to write high-scoring body paragraphs (Band 7+):

🔹 Step-by-Step Structure:
1️⃣ Topic Sentence
👉 Introduce the main idea of the paragraph. This should directly support your thesis.
2️⃣ Explanation
👉 Expand on your idea. Explain why it's important or how it works.
3️⃣ Example
👉 Give a specific example to support your idea. Realistic or hypothetical.
4️⃣ Link to Thesis
👉 Show how this idea supports your overall argument in the essay.

🧠 Example Question:
“Some people think students should learn practical skills at school, while others think academic subjects are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”

🟢 Sample Body Paragraph:
👉One key reason why academic subjects are essential is that they develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
👉These skills are necessary for success in higher education and many professional fields.
👉For example, subjects like mathematics and science teach students to analyse data, identify patterns, and apply logical reasoning; skills that are vital in careers such as engineering, research, and medicine.
👉Therefore, focusing on academic education lays the foundation for intellectual development and long-term career success, supporting the view that schools should prioritise such subjects.

🎯 IELTS Tips:
✔️ Make your topic sentence clear and specific
✔️ Avoid listing ideas — go deep into ONE clear point
✔️ Keep the logical flow: idea → explanation → example → link
✔️ Use linking words to maintain cohesion: For example, Therefore, As a result, Moreover…

💬 Practice Task:
Write one body paragraph for this question:
“Some people think children should learn to cook. Do you agree or disagree?”
Try using the 4-step structure above and share your paragraph
below! 👇

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✅Basic vs. Advanced English — Technology Topic
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📝 Basic Version:
Technology is very important because it makes our lives easier. People use technology to communicate, work, and study. It also helps us save time and do things faster.

🎓 Advanced Version:
Technology has become an integral part of modern life, revolutionising the way people communicate, work, and learn. By automating tasks and enhancing efficiency, it enables individuals and organisations to achieve more in less time while remaining globally connected.

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✅GRAMMAR BOOST: “Although”
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✨ What does "although" mean?
"Although" is a conjunction used to show contrast – it’s similar to "but" or "even though."
It means "in spite of the fact that..."

🔸 Why is this structure important?
🟩 In IELTS, the more complex and accurate your grammar, the better your score.
🟩 “Although” helps you connect ideas smoothly and show contrast clearly – a key skill in Band 7+ writing and speaking.
📌 Using ‘although’ correctly shows:
-A wide range of sentence structures
-Clear and logical relationships between ideas
-Control over grammar and coherence

🔸 Structure:
🔹 Although + subject + verb, main clause
🔹 Main clause + although + subject + verb

📍 Examples:
✔️ Although she was tired, she finished the report.
✔️ He went out although it was snowing heavily.

🧠 Tip: Add a comma when “although” comes at the beginning of the sentence.
❗ Common Mistake:
🚫 Although of the traffic, but we were late.
✅ ✔️ Correct: Although there was traffic, we were on time.
✅ Or use: Despite the traffic, we were on time.
🎯 IELTS Tip:
-Using contrast structures like “although” helps your Writing Task 2 essays sound more academic and balanced.
-It also makes your Speaking answers sound more natural and fluent.

💬 Practice Time:
Write your own sentence using although and post it below in thecomments!

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✅IELTS Writing & Speaking Tip
🎨 The Art of Paraphrasing — Show Your Range!
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🧠 Original:
Many people think that money brings happiness.

💬 Paraphrases:
🔵A large number of individuals believe that wealth leads to happiness.
🔵It is widely believed that financial stability contributes to one’s happiness.
🔵Some argue that being wealthy results in a happier life.

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✅IELTS Writing & Speaking Tip
🎨 The Art of Paraphrasing — Show Your Range!
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🧠 Original:
The internet has changed the way people communicate.

💬 Paraphrases:
🔹The internet has transformed modern communication.
🔹Online platforms have revolutionised how individuals interact.
🔹Communication methods have been reshaped by the rise of the internet.

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✅IELTS Speaking Tips Series: Don’t Give One-Word Answers

👉 In Part 1, the examiner wants natural conversation, not “yes/no.”
❌ Wrong:
Q: Do you like reading?
A: Yes.
✅ Better:
A: Yes, I really enjoy reading, especially novels, because they help me relax after a busy day.

🎯 Your Turn:
Answer: “Do you enjoy cooking?” in 2–3 full sentences.

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✅🔥IELTS Speaking Important Topics


🔵Part 1: Common Topics
Hometown.
Work/Study.
Hobbies and Interests.
Daily Routine.
Travel.
Food and Cooking.
Technology and Social Media.
Weather and Seasons.
Shopping.
Sports and Exercise.

🔵Part 2: Cue Card Topics
A time you were stuck in traffic.
A person who likes to read.
A difficult decision you made.
A place you would like to visit.
A useful skill you recently learned.
A movie or TV show you enjoyed.
A special gift you received.
A time you helped someone
A childhood memory.
An outdoor activity you enjoy.

🔵Part 3: Discussion Topics
Transportation and Traffic Issues.
The Importance of Reading.
Decision Making in Life.
Tourism and Its Effects.
Skills for the Future.
The Influence of Media.
Gift-Giving Culture.
Helping Others in Society.
Childhood Development.
The Role of Outdoor Activities.

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✅IELTS Grammar Boost

🔗 5 Subordinators You MUST Master for Band 7+
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🔹1️⃣ Although — shows contrast

Example:
Although the exam was difficult, many students passed.

🔹2️⃣ Whereas _ compares two different ideas

Example:
Some people enjoy city life, whereas others prefer the countryside.

🔹3️⃣ Even though — strong contrast (stronger than *although*)

Example:
Even though he was tired, he continued studying for the IELTS test.

🔹4️⃣ While — contrast or two actions happening together

Example (contrast):
While online courses are convenient, they lack face-to-face interaction.

🔹5️⃣ Despite / In spite of — contrast (followed by a noun/gerund)

Example:
Despite the bad weather, the event continued as planned.

🎯 Your Task:
🔘Rewrite this sentence using *two different subordinators*:
🔵“Online learning is popular, but some students still prefer traditional classes.”

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✅IELTS Writing & Speaking Tip
🎨 The Art of Paraphrasing — Show Your Range!
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🧠 Original:
Young people should learn how to manage their time.

💬 Paraphrases:
🔹It is essential for youth to develop time management skills.
🔹Teenagers ought to be taught how to organise their schedules effectively.
🔹Learning time management is crucial for young individuals.

🎯 Your Task:
Try paraphrasing this sentence in 2 different ways:
“Education plays an important role in people’s success.”

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✅ IELTS Grammar Tip! 📚

Using "Tend to" for General Habits

🔘The structure tend to + base verb describes habits, general behaviors, or patterns.

🔘Example: "Students tend to feel nervous before the IELTS exam." (Common behavior)
🔘Example: "People who tend to read daily improve their vocabulary." (General pattern)

🔘🔑 Quick Tip: Use tend to for things that happen regularly but aren’t always true. Avoid it for one-time events. Works great in Writing Task 2 and Speaking!

🔘💪 Practice for Band 7+: Complete the sentence!
"Young people _ (use) social media a lot, which _ (affect) their study habits."

❗️Drop your answers below! ⬇️

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✅ IELTS Speaking Tip — Sound More Natural Instantly
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🔹Many candidates speak like they are reading a memorised script.
To sound natural and confident, use conversation fillers — real expressions native speakers use to think and organise ideas.

🧠 Useful Fillers for Band 7+

🔹Thinking time: Well… / Let me think… / That’s an interesting question…
🔹Clarifying: What I mean is… / In other words…
🔹Adding detail: Actually… / To be honest…
🔹Giving opinion: Personally, I believe… / From my point of view…

🎤 Example Answer (Using Fillers)

Q: Do you enjoy travelling?
A: Well, to be honest, I absolutely love travelling. It helps me relax and learn about different cultures. Actually, last year I visited Turkey and it was an unforgettable experience.

🎯 Your Task
Answer this question using at least 2 fillers:

> Do you enjoy learning English?

Comment your answer in the group 👇

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✅ IELTS Vocabulary Booster — 5 Words to Sound More Academic
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Want to upgrade your Writing Task 2 instantly?
Use these high-value academic words instead of simple ones.

🔹 1️⃣ Significant (instead of big/important)

Example:
There has been a significant rise in online learning in recent years.

🔹 2️⃣ Contribute to (instead of cause/make)

Example:
Lack of exercise can contribute to serious health problems.

🔹 3️⃣ Essential (instead of necessary)

Example:
It is essential for children to develop social skills at a young age.

🔹 4️⃣ Consequently (instead of so)

Example:
Public transport is unreliable; consequently, many people choose to drive.

🔹 5️⃣ Enhance (instead of improve)

Example:
Technology can enhance the quality of education.

🎯 Your Task:

Rewrite this sentence using two of the advanced words above:

> “Technology makes our lives better.”

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✅ IELTS Grammar Tip — Relative Clauses (Band 7+ Secret)
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🔹Relative clauses help you add information smoothly without starting a new sentence.
They are essential for achieving higher scores in Writing and Speaking.

🔹 What is a Relative Clause?
A relative clause gives extra information about a noun.

👉 Common relative pronouns:
who, which, that, where, when
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🔹 Examples You Can Use in IELTS:

✅ Who → for people
Students who practise speaking daily improve faster.

✅ Which → for things / ideas
Public transport, which is affordable, should be improved.

✅ That → people or things (more informal but acceptable)
Technology that saves time is widely used.

✅ Where → places
This is the city where I grew up.

✅ When → time
There are times when students feel stressed.
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⚠️ Common IELTS Mistake:

❌ Public transport which is cheap should be improved.
✅ Public transport, which is cheap, should be improved.
👉 Commas are needed when the information is extra, not essential.
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🎯 IELTS Tip:

Using both defining and non-defining relative clauses shows strong grammatical range, which examiners reward at Band 7+.
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📝 Your Task:

Combine these two sentences using a relative clause:

> “Online learning is popular. It is flexible.”

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