Say it using present perfect continuous:
“I started learning English three years ago and I still do it.”
Change the sentence to be true about yourself.
“I have been learning English for three years.”
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Upgrade with strong vocabulary.
“I like music.”
Do you? Why?
Example:
“I’m really into music, especially alternative rock, because it helps me relax.”
Correct the sentence and explain the rule.
“I look forward to meet you.”
“I look forward to meeting you.”
Explanation: to = preposition → -ing form
Describe your personality using three personality adjectives.
Give examples for each.
Example:
“I’m quite ambitious because I set long-term goals…”
Define and use: determined / stubborn
Contrast them in one example.
A determined person keeps working towards a goal despite difficulties, while a stubborn person refuses to change their mind even when they should.
Combine using a relative clause:
“I met a woman. She works in VR.”
Explain why her job is interesting.
“I met a woman who/that works in VR.”
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Use perfect aspect + richer vocabulary.
“I am tired because I worked a lot.”
Say how much you relate to the sentence.
Example:
“I’ve been working a lot recently, so I’m exhausted.”
Correct the sentence and explain quantifier choice.
“There is too much people at the festival.”
“There are too many people at the festival.”
Explanation: people = countable → many
You’re planning a festival (or to go to one).
Describe the venue, line-up, and atmosphere.
Example:
“The venue is an open space near the river bank…”
Explain the difference: prediction / predictable
Give 2 examples.
A prediction is what you think will happen; predictable means obvious.
Transform using a cleft sentence:
“I hate noisy people.”
Emphasise what exactly annoys you + give an example.
“What I hate is noisy people.” or "It’s noisy people that I hate."
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Describe a place you know. Use more descriptive adjectives:
“This place is nice.”
Example:
“This place has magnificent scenery with a stunning coastline and open space.”
Correct the sentence and explain.
“The man which I met was a researcher.”
“The man who/that I met was a researcher.”
Explanation: who for people
You’re a researcher predicting the future.
Make three predictions using probability language.
Example:
“AI will probably replace some jobs, but it might also create new ones.”
Create a mini story (3–4 sentences) using:
come up with, end up, mess up
“We came up with a plan, but we messed up and ended up starting again.”
Use future perfect:
“In 5 years, I / finish / my studies.”
Expand with 2 more predictions about your life.
“In five years, I will have finished my studies.”
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Use future probability + be specific.
“I think technology will change everything.”
Example:
“I think technology will most likely transform everyday life, especially in education.”
Correct the sentence and explain.
“This time next year I work in another country.”
“This time next year I will be working in another country.”
Explanation: future continuous for ongoing future situation
Talk about a healthy lifestyle change.
Use at least three lifestyle phrases.
Example:
“I’ve tried to stay in shape, vary my diet, and keep mentally active…”
Explain: carbon footprint
Suggest two ways to reduce it.
Carbon footprint - the impact a person has on the environment through emissions.
Solutions: recycling, renewable energy, etc.
Transform using passive:
“People recycle plastic in my city.”
Say how effective it is in your opinion.
“Plastic is recycled in my city.”
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Use movie vocabulary and justify.
“I didn’t enjoy the film.”
Example:
“I didn’t enjoy the film because the twist was predictable and the soundtrack didn’t add much.”
Correct the sentence and explain.
“They have build this venue in 2010.”
“They built this venue in 2010.” or "It was built in 2010."
Explanation: past simple for finished past time
Tell a story about a time when something brought back memories AND a time your memory played tricks on you.
Example structure:
“I remember a trip that brought back memories, but my memory played tricks on me…”
Create a short story using 5 items:
twist, soundtrack, venue, atmosphere, cast
Must sound like a real film.
Example:
“The film had a surprising twist, a powerful soundtrack, and a talented cast…”