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Tense and Aspect for Exact Meaning
Choose forms that say exactly what you mean, every time.
Band 8–9 Expert · Academic IELTS course
IELTS Expert
13 modules and 98 lessons. Precision and consistency for band 8–9: no lost marks in Listening and Reading, band 9 Writing and Speaking.
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Module 1 · 8 lessons
Precision in Grammar
- Lesson 2Coming soon
Modality: Shades of Certainty and Obligation
Control fine differences between modal meanings.
- Lesson 3Coming soon
Hypothetical and Counterfactual Meaning
Use the full range of unreal forms with control.
- Lesson 4Coming soon
Inversion, Fronting and Clefts in Context
Use emphasis only where it helps the argument.
- Lesson 5Coming soon
Ellipsis and Substitution for Elegance
Remove repetition without losing clarity.
- Lesson 6Coming soon
Articles and Determiners — The Last 5% of Errors
Eliminate the article errors that remain at band 8.
- Lesson 7Coming soon
Punctuation for Complex Sentences
Punctuate long sentences correctly.
- Lesson 8Coming soon
Your Personal Error Profile
Find the small errors you still make and build a plan to remove them.
Module 2 · 7 lessons
Lexical Precision
- Lesson 9Coming soon
Near-Synonyms: Choosing the Exact Word
Choose between words that are almost the same.
- Lesson 10Coming soon
Collocation Restrictions
Know which words never go together.
- Lesson 11Coming soon
Connotation and Register
Choose words with the right tone and formality.
- Lesson 12Coming soon
Natural Idiomatic Language
Use idiomatic language precisely, in the right place.
- Lesson 13Coming soon
Word Formation for Academic Precision
Use the exact form of a word family.
- Lesson 14Coming soon
Avoiding Vague Words
Replace thing, aspect, good and bad with precise words.
- Lesson 15Coming soon
Paraphrasing at Band 9
Paraphrase naturally without changing meaning.
Module 3 · 7 lessons
Philosophy, Ethics and Values
- Lesson 16Coming soon
Abstract Nouns and Conceptual Language
Discuss ideas with abstract nouns.
- Lesson 17Coming soon
Ethics, Values and Moral Dilemmas
Use band 9 topic vocabulary for ethics.
- Lesson 18Coming soon
Listening Part 4: Abstract Lectures
Follow lectures on theories and concepts.
- Lesson 19Coming soon
Reading Passage 3: Argument and Counterargument
Track several viewpoints across a complex passage.
- Lesson 20Coming soon
Speaking Part 3: Philosophical Questions
Answer abstract questions with depth and nuance.
- Lesson 21Coming soon
Writing Task 2: Abstract Opinion Questions
Write on abstract topics with insight and control.
- Lesson 22Coming soon
IELTS Practice: Ethics and Values
Timed Academic IELTS tasks on this module’s theme, with band feedback.
Module 4 · 8 lessons
Science, Innovation and Risk
- Lesson 23Coming soon
Hedging and Qualification in Scientific Claims
Make claims as precise as the evidence.
- Lesson 24Coming soon
Science, Innovation and Risk
Use band 9 topic vocabulary for science.
- Lesson 25Coming soon
Listening Part 3: Research Discussions with Fine Distinctions
Catch small differences in what speakers agree on.
- Lesson 26Coming soon
Reading: Matching Research Findings at Speed
Match many findings and researchers fast and accurately.
- Lesson 27Coming soon
Speaking Part 2: Describe a Scientific Development
Explain and evaluate a development for two minutes.
- Lesson 28Coming soon
Writing Task 1: Complex Processes and Technical Diagrams
Describe complex visuals concisely and completely.
- Lesson 29Coming soon
Writing Task 2: Weighing Risks and Benefits
Evaluate a development with a decisive conclusion.
- Lesson 30Coming soon
IELTS Practice: Science
Timed Academic IELTS tasks on this module’s theme, with band feedback.
Module 5 · 8 lessons
Economics, Work and Society
- Lesson 31Coming soon
Cause, Effect and Correlation
Separate causes from correlations in your language.
- Lesson 32Coming soon
Economics, Globalisation and the Future of Work
Use band 9 topic vocabulary for economics.
- Lesson 33Coming soon
Listening Part 4: Data-Rich Lectures
Catch figures and comparisons in a fast lecture.
- Lesson 34Coming soon
Reading: Not Given vs False — Expert Level
Never lose a mark between False and Not Given.
- Lesson 35Coming soon
Speaking Part 3: Economic Questions Without Specialist Knowledge
Answer expert questions with general reasoning.
- Lesson 36Coming soon
Writing Task 1: Multiple Charts with Complex Data
Select and link key features from several visuals.
- Lesson 37Coming soon
Writing Task 2: Discussion Essays with Original Insight
Add insight that goes beyond the obvious arguments.
- Lesson 38Coming soon
IELTS Practice: Economics
Timed Academic IELTS tasks on this module’s theme, with band feedback.
Module 6 · 8 lessons
Environment, Cities and the Planet
- Lesson 39Coming soon
Concession and Qualification in Argument
Qualify claims with precision.
- Lesson 40Coming soon
Environment, Urbanisation and Policy
Use band 9 topic vocabulary for the environment.
- Lesson 41Coming soon
Listening Part 2: Plans, Maps and Fast Directions
Label complex plans with zero mistakes.
- Lesson 42Coming soon
Reading: Summary Completion with Paraphrased Words
Choose words from a box that paraphrase the text.
- Lesson 43Coming soon
Speaking Part 2: Describe a Place That Should Be Protected
Describe and argue for protection for two minutes.
- Lesson 44Coming soon
Writing Task 1: Maps and Plans — Precise, Concise Description
Describe every key change in under 200 words.
- Lesson 45Coming soon
Writing Task 2: Problem–Solution Essays with Evaluated Solutions
Evaluate how well each solution would work.
- Lesson 46Coming soon
IELTS Practice: The Planet
Timed Academic IELTS tasks on this module’s theme, with band feedback.
Module 7 · 7 lessons
Culture, Language and Identity
- Lesson 47Coming soon
Stance and Evaluation
Evaluate ideas with evaluative adjectives and adverbs.
- Lesson 48Coming soon
Language, Culture and Identity
Use band 9 topic vocabulary for culture.
- Lesson 49Coming soon
Listening Part 3: Implied Opinion and Attitude
Understand what speakers mean but don’t say.
- Lesson 50Coming soon
Reading: Matching Headings in Abstract Texts
Match headings in theoretical texts.
- Lesson 51Coming soon
Speaking Part 2: Describe a Culture That Interests You
Talk with precise, idiomatic language.
- Lesson 52Coming soon
Writing Task 2: Two-Part Questions with Depth
Answer both questions with depth and balance.
- Lesson 53Coming soon
IELTS Practice: Culture
Timed Academic IELTS tasks on this module’s theme, with band feedback.
Module 8 · 8 lessons
Media, Technology and Power
- Lesson 54Coming soon
Attribution and Distance from Claims
Report claims without agreeing with them.
- Lesson 55Coming soon
Media, Technology and Power
Use band 9 topic vocabulary for media and technology.
- Lesson 56Coming soon
Listening Part 4: Theories and Counter-Theories
Follow a lecture that compares theories.
- Lesson 57Coming soon
Reading: Yes / No / Not Given at Band 9
Answer the hardest writer’s-view questions.
- Lesson 58Coming soon
Speaking Part 3: Speculating with Precision
Speculate about technology and power with control.
- Lesson 59Coming soon
Writing Task 1: Tables with Dense Data
Select the key figures from large tables.
- Lesson 60Coming soon
Writing Task 2: Advantages Outweigh Disadvantages? — Decisive Answers
Give a decisive, fully supported answer.
- Lesson 61Coming soon
IELTS Practice: Media and Technology
Timed Academic IELTS tasks on this module’s theme, with band feedback.
Module 9 · 8 lessons
Health, Society and the Individual
- Lesson 62Coming soon
Complex Sentences Without Losing Clarity
Write long sentences that remain easy to read.
- Lesson 63Coming soon
Health, Wellbeing and Social Policy
Use band 9 topic vocabulary for health and society.
- Lesson 64Coming soon
Listening Part 1: Zero-Error Form Completion
Get every Part 1 answer right, including spelling.
- Lesson 65Coming soon
Reading: Multiple Choice with Subtle Distractors
Reject options that are almost right.
- Lesson 66Coming soon
Speaking Part 2: Describe a Time You Helped Someone
Tell a story with reflection and natural language.
- Lesson 67Coming soon
Writing Task 1: Line Graphs and Bar Charts at Band 9
Write a complete, concise, error-free report.
- Lesson 68Coming soon
Writing Task 2: Agree or Disagree at Band 9
Write a fully developed, precise opinion essay.
- Lesson 69Coming soon
IELTS Practice: Health and Society
Timed Academic IELTS tasks on this module’s theme, with band feedback.
Module 10 · 8 lessons
Band 9 Writing
- Lesson 70Coming soon
What Band 9 Means: The Descriptors Line by Line
Understand every line of the band 9 descriptors.
- Lesson 71Coming soon
Task 1 at Band 9: Every Key Feature, Nothing Extra
Select and present the key features skilfully.
- Lesson 72Coming soon
Task 2 at Band 9: A Fully Developed Response
Write a fully developed position with relevant ideas.
- Lesson 73Coming soon
Seamless Cohesion
Make linking so natural that it attracts no attention.
- Lesson 74Coming soon
Sophisticated Vocabulary Without Errors
Use rare vocabulary naturally and accurately.
- Lesson 75Coming soon
Full Grammatical Flexibility
Use any structure accurately when you need it.
- Lesson 76Coming soon
Editing Your Own Writing in Three Minutes
Check and fix your writing in the final minutes.
- Lesson 77Coming soon
Rewriting Band 7 Essays to Band 9
Rewrite real essays and see what changes.
Module 11 · 7 lessons
Band 9 Speaking
- Lesson 78Coming soon
What Band 9 Means in Speaking
Understand the band 9 descriptors for speaking.
- Lesson 79Coming soon
Effortless Fluency
Speak without searching for words.
- Lesson 80Coming soon
Natural Idiomatic Language and Humour
Use idioms, humour and understatement naturally.
- Lesson 81Coming soon
Pronunciation: The Full Range of Features
Use the full range of pronunciation features with ease.
- Lesson 82Coming soon
Part 2: A Talk That Sounds Natural
Make a prepared talk sound spontaneous.
- Lesson 83Coming soon
Part 3: Discussing Ideas Like an Academic
Discuss complex ideas with precision and ease.
- Lesson 84Coming soon
Full Speaking Tests with Band 9 Feedback
Do full tests and compare them with band 9 models.
Module 12 · 6 lessons
40 out of 40: Listening and Reading
- Lesson 85Coming soon
Reading: A Zero-Mistake Strategy
Build a method that gets every answer right.
- Lesson 86Coming soon
Reading: The Hardest Question Types
Master headings, Yes / No / Not Given and summaries.
- Lesson 87Coming soon
Listening: A Zero-Mistake Strategy
Get every answer right in all four parts.
- Lesson 88Coming soon
Listening: Spelling, Numbers and Plurals Checklist
Use a final checklist before you hand in.
- Lesson 89Coming soon
Timed Practice: Reading in 55 Minutes
Finish all three passages with time to check.
- Lesson 90Coming soon
Timed Practice: Listening Parts 3 and 4
Practise the two hardest parts at full speed.
Module 13 · 8 lessons
Mock Tests and Test Day
- Lesson 91Coming soon
Mock Test 1: Full Test
A complete Academic IELTS test under exam conditions.
- Lesson 92Coming soon
Mock Test 1: Band 9 Review
Compare every answer with a band 9 standard.
- Lesson 93Coming soon
Mock Test 2: Full Test
A second full test to check consistency.
- Lesson 94Coming soon
Mock Test 2: Band 9 Review
Find the last errors that stand between you and 9.
- Lesson 95Coming soon
Mock Test 3: Full Test
A final full test under strict exam conditions.
- Lesson 96Coming soon
Expert Final Test
Show band 8–9 English in every skill.
- Lesson 97Coming soon
Test Day Plan: The Last Two Weeks
Plan your final practice, rest and test-day routine.
- Lesson 98Coming soon
Beyond IELTS: English at University
Get ready to use your English in lectures, seminars and essays.