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2023-07-04 18:44:20 Say "Interesting" like natives

"Cupatea"

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2023-06-30 07:01:02 IELTS Simon

Writing task 1 - Improving your task achievement score

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2023-06-23 09:25:12 Nowadays, experience is more valued in the workplace than knowledge in many countries. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? #essay

Experience and knowledge are both crucial in the modern work environment. However, I personally feel that the focus on the former is much more beneficial in the modem knowledge-based economy.

The importance of knowledge for workers cannot be underestimated. For example, employees need qualifications and knowledge of skills such as numeracy and literacy, as well as knowledge of how systems, such as computer systems, work. In order for professionals such as engineers, teachers or doctors to be successful, for example in their careers, they need knowledge as well as experience. While certain types of knowledge can be acquired during work experience, it is essential for a body of knowledge such as medical and engineering information to be acquired beforehand.

In today's world, however, where knowledge is effectively controlled by machines, it is essential for workers to focus on developing the skills to manipulate this knowledge, as it is so voluminous that it is now impossible to acquire. Knowledge, in effect, plays a secondary role to skills and experience.

There are, therefore, clear advantages to attaching greater value to experience compared to knowledge in the workplace. The modern world demands that companies and institutions have employees with very sophisticated skills not just in technology, but in dealing with modern systems. As a result, frequently workers' technical expertise often takes precedence over basic knowledge and without workers with the necessary experience, it is impossible for companies and organisations to flourish.

As we have seen, despite knowledge being very important in the modern workplace, it is clear that the advantages of a greater emphasis on experience outweighs any disadvantages.
- Macmillan
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2023-06-14 13:44:44 IELTS Simon : Speaking Part 2
How to practise at home

Differences between how you do at home and in the exam and tips to improve your part 2 performance at home

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2023-06-07 19:32:31 ​Everyday Idiom | @IELTS_8

Like pulling teeth
[Very difficult ]

- The task was like pulling teeth, we could barely finish it on time.

- Persuading Tom to do his homework was just like pulling teeth; he was so lazy.

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2023-06-06 20:00:27 English Collocations In Use
Cambridge University Press
Intermediate & Advanced Levels

How words work together for fluent and natural English, helping to improve your written and spoken language skills.

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2023-06-04 19:20:02 IELTS Speaking Practice Test:
Your turn to do a Mock Test with me

Online Speaking Mock test
Tips and Techniques
Expertise Advice

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2023-06-01 07:23:39 Different ways to say "POOR"

broke
needy
bad off
in need
hard up
dirt poor
destitute
bankrupt
flat broke
insolvent
penniless
moneyless
stone broke
impecunious
impoverished
down-and-out
poverty-stricken
strapped for cash
cash-strapped

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2023-05-22 12:33:36 IELTS Vocabulary ⅞ | @IELTS_8
Topic: Space

Band 7 +

Explode = break up violently
Explore = search a new area
Risky = dangerous
Debris = large broken pieces
Frightening = makes you afraid
Infinite = without end
Acclimatise = adjust / adapt
Fascinating = extremely interesting
Surface = top layer
Astronaut = space worker

Band 8 +

Collide = crash into / strike
Universal = worldwide
Misuse = bad usage of smth
Boost = (give)added power / increase
Hollow = empty inside
Prolonged = lengthy/over a long time
Rotation = spinning / turning
Fragile = easily broken /delicate
Vertical = pointing, going up
Transmit = send out(a signal)

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