IELTS Writing Pathway

From single sentences to full essays — and a memory system to make it stick. 8 lessons, 3 phases, one complete writing toolkit.

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Sentence Skills
Master the grammar structures that separate Band 6 from Band 8.
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Sentences
Sentence Architecture
How English sentences are built — clause structure, coordination, subordination. The foundation everything else rests on.
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2
Sentences
Sentence Power-Ups
Nominalization, inverted conditionals, cleft sentences — the specific upgrades that push writing from Band 6 to Band 8.
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Sentences
Sentence Building Lab
Practice building complex sentences for IELTS Task 2. Transform simple ideas into Band 7+ academic writing.
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2
Essay Practice
Apply your sentence skills inside real essay structures — one type at a time.
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Essay
Opinion Essay
State your position clearly and defend it with evidence. The most common Task 2 question type.
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Essay
Discussion Essay
Present both sides of an argument before giving your own view. Balance and structure matter here.
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Essay
Problem / Solution Essay
Identify causes, propose solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness. A test of analytical writing.
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The Memory System
Lock your essay skeleton into long-term memory using the Bestiary mnemonic system.
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Memory
You Have a Superpower
Learn the Bestiary system — how to turn any word into a creature and build unforgettable memory scenes.
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Memory New
The Essay Bestiary
Memorize 8 essay phrases in order — Quail → Fish → Mantis → Wren → Fox → Otter → Impala → Cow. Walk through your creatures, write any essay.
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Drill
Essay Skeleton Drill
2-minute timed recall practice. Creature → Phrase, Position → Phrase, or Mixed. Use as a warm-up before any writing session.
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