What is IELTS?

What is IELTS?  Want to migrate to English speaking countries but are stuck because of IELTS?  Instead of panicking, let’s start working upon it. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an English Language proficiency test that is taken by almost four million students across the globe.   IELTS is the world’s most popular English language […]

Tips for scoring better bands in IELTS Speaking Module

Tips for scoring better bands in IELTS Speaking Module With years of teaching English to my students, I have come to understand that English is no more a language to us, rather it is a ghost.  Hence, I work upon my pupils’ psychology than to straightway teach the language.  You also may have come across […]

Pronunciation- Is it an essential part in determining my band score?

Pronunciation- Is it an essential part in determining my band score? Pronunciation- Is it an essential part in determining my band score? Pronunciation plays a crucial role in achieving your band score.  If you are unsure of the pronunciation, check the online dictionary which is accessible and handy.  You may have spoken a word correctly […]

Can I improve my English language skills by listening to music?

Can I improve my English language skills by listening to music? Yes, definitely.  For those students who want to improve their English language skills in IELTS, should listen to English music.  You can download the lyrics and sing along with your favourite singer.  You will not only learn the lines, but also the new vocabulary […]

Should I add fillers in my answers?

Should I add fillers in my answers? It is very normal to miss out the words or go blank while appearing for an interview/speaking session in IELTS.  Here I advise my IELTS warriors to use fillers in their answers.  Fillers give respite to irritating ummm sounds; adding unnecessary words like you know, like, actually, basically, […]

Why do we hoist flag on Independence Day and unfurl it on Republic Day?

Why do we hoist flag on Independence Day and unfurl it on Republic Day? Long back, national holiday only meant ‘rest’ from the normal office routine.  I was too tired or I would say too lazy to get up from the bed and attend the regular society celebrations. Then came a time when I started getting involved […]

Day 16 worksheet -Composition

Day 16 worksheet – Composition Worksheet: Composition Create a composition of around 100 words by using all the words from the maze above. Why do people travel? Use the hints and develop a composition of about 150 words.   EDUFOLKS TIPS Composition ·  Composition is an act of putting together parts, according to a plan, to form […]

Day 15 worksheet -Idioms

Day 15 worksheet – Idioms What are Idioms?  Expression that improve the style of speaking, writing, whose meaning is much more than the literal meaning of all the words making it up:  1. A piece of cake: an easy job                    2. At the eleventh hour: at the last minute 3. All ears: eager to hear […]

Day 14 Worksheet – Common Mistakes with Verbs

Day 14 worksheet – Common Mistakes with Verbs Worksheet: Common Mistakes Subject Verb Agreement- Ab initio A.    Fill in the correct form of the verb (to be) in the present tense (is, are). 1.      The employees ________ having food in the cafeteria. 2.      The tourists __________ famished since they lost their wallets in Paris. 3.      […]

Day 13 worksheet – Tenses

Day 13 worksheet – Tenses Worksheet: Tenses Look at the chart.  Frame sentences as in the examples/you can add to your sentences as well: 1. People traveled on horseback yesterday/in ancient times. People are traveling by plane today/nowadays. People will travel in spaceships tomorrow/future. 2. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  EDUFOLKS TIPS Tenses ·  Most […]

Tips for scoring better bands in IELTS Speaking Module

With years of teaching English to my students, I have come to understand that English is no more a language to us, rather it is a ghost.  Hence, I work upon my pupils’ psychology than to straightway teach the language. You also may have come across the situations where you prepare yourself to the best (for presentations, in offices, […]

Political Situation in Bangladesh

Weather the axe falls on foot or the foot steps on the axe, the foot itself will bleed in both situations. The citizens have to pay the brunt every time the riots occur in a country.  The citizens have to put the brave face and figure out the consequences they have to bear because of few […]

Day 12 worksheet – Prepositions

Day 12 worksheet – Prepositions Worksheet on Prepositions: Complete the sentences by matching the starting with ending.   Starting Ending 1.      To tell you the truth, I’m not very keen… 2.      Jack was always very nervous… 3.      Tom complimented her… 4.      He tried to coax her… 5.      She takes great pride… 6.      Since he had […]

Day 11 worksheet – Conjunctions 

Day 11 worksheet – Conjunctions Worksheet: Conjunctions I. Underline the joining/linking words in the following sentences.  1. The children are playing but their parents want them to study now. 2. The lights should be switched on as it is getting dark. 3. Although we heard the news, we could not believe it. 4. Please tell […]

Day 10 worksheet – Idiom Quiz

Day10 worksheet – Core English Worksheet: Idiom Quiz Tick the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.        1.        As you’re a friend of mine, I won’t charge you much in fact I’ll do it for nothing. a.       at some charge                       c.  at little charge b.      at low charge                          d.  at no […]

Day 9 worksheet – Vocabulary Words

Day 9 worksheet – Core English Worksheet: Vocabulary Words  A.  Find the correct word and fill in the blank. We had to__________________________ some money to expand our business. (burrow/borough/borrow) Venny is very rich. She and her husband made a ___________________ (lot of money) in real estate. (fort/fortune/sale) A___________________ executive is someone with a very high position […]

Day 8 worksheet – Phrases

Day 8 worksheet – Core English Worksheet: Phrases ( A ) Frame sentences around these phrases. 1.  on his phone: __________________________________________________________________ 2.  going on road trip:______________________________________________________________ 3.  in the black dress: ______________________________________________________________ 4.  in front of our house: ____________________________________________________________ 5.  were extremely sweet: ___________________________________________________________ 6.  that stout man: ________________________________________________________________ 7.  in their backyard: _______________________________________________________________ 8.  in the right corner: ______________________________________________________________ 9.  all the […]

Day 7 worksheet – Sequencing sentences2

Day 7 worksheet – Core English Sequencing sentences (Jumbled Sentences) Instructions: The sentences below are jumbled. Read the sentences (P, Q, R, S) and choose the correct sequence from the given options to form a coherent story. Set 1 Sentences: P. The movie was thrilling and kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Q. […]

Day 6 worksheet – False Friends

Day 6 worksheet – Core English I. Match the sentences to the correct word: a)  I  _______ you that your package will arrive on time.  (accept / assure) b)  The new employee received a_______ on her presentation.  (compliment / complement) c)  What _______ does this diet have on weight loss?  (affect / effect) d)  The _______ spoke […]

Day 5 worksheet – Punctuation Marks

Day 5 worksheet – Core English Punctuation Marks Worksheet A.    Choose the correct punctuation mark to complete each sentence. 1.   Are you coming with us or should we go on our own____ (., !, ?) 2.   She finished her presentation before the meeting  ____ (., !, ?) 3.  Look out for that exotic car ____ (., !, […]