Synthetic skin, an IELTS writing topic
Jun 11 2022
Synthetic Skin-IELTS Essay

This is an IELTS-styled essay writing topic. Listen to the podcast and follow the instructions. If you’re preparing for the IELTS exam, it is a good idea to keep up to date with general knowledge. Be aware of topics that are commonplace in the news.

Synthetic skin, an IELTS writing topic
Synthetic skin – IELTS essay writing task

Some people believe that synthetic skin has no place in society. However, others believe that these types of advances are necessary to protect humans in the future.

IELTS Essay Task

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Write an essay to express your opinion, and try to include examples from your own experience where possible. You should take no longer than 40 minutes to complete this task. The minimum word count is 250 words.

Technological advancements in the field of robotics is a very topical subject. So, unfortunately, in the last decade, significant ethical dilemmas impacted the science surrounding this development.

The argument

There is an argument to support health benefits for burn victims who would otherwise live with disfigurement. In addition, such development in growing synthetic skin would also mean that robots may appear lifelike and perhaps may one day re-classify the definition of robotics.

In this essay, you must present arguments for and against the idea that skin can grow in a laboratory. So, consider the advantages and disadvantages and compare them to draw conclusions.

Comparative and superlative

Comparative and superlative grammar structures can prove helpful in supporting your opinion. Good luck with this task. Remember to like and share so we can continue producing more homework podcasts.

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Jun 4 2022
Letter writing – IELTS task 1

It’s one of two parts of the writing section. Learning how to write with different levels of formality is key.

A photo of a letter box to support an article on IELTS letter writing task 1.
IELTS Letter Writing – Task 1

IELTS letter writing task 1 is one of two tasks to complete in the writing section.

Formality

Letter writing is one of two parts of the writing section for the IELTS exam. Therefore, learning how to write with different levels of formality is key to mastering this section. 

Memorising set phrases and words will not help you since, although there is a letter template in terms of layout and design, there is no way to fill it without knowledge of grammar. 

You are required to write a minimum of 150 words, and there is a maximum time allowed of 20 minutes to complete this task. 

There are three levels of formality that you will need to understand. and these are detailed below:

Formal

This is where you don’t know the person you are writing to, for example, a store manager, restaurant manager or even a business representative such as a parking offence office.

Semi-formal

This is where you may know someone but not as a friend, for example, a school teacher, next-door neighbour or even a cleaner who works in your building.

Informal

This is where you know someone very well, such as a work colleague, close friend or even a relative you know very well, like a cousin.

Writing task 1

You recently ordered an item of clothing online, but it was not the right size when it arrived.

Write a letter to the company you bought the item from, and in your letter state the following:

Provide some details about the order

Explain why you wish to return this item

Tell the company what you want them to do about this situation.

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Apr 5 2022
The Tube Journey

The Tube Journey

Listening skills are crucial if you want to improve your conversational skills. One2one has produced a series of audios that help with that process.

Text is provided with every recording so that you can practice repeatedly. Our native language instructors have over 11 years of experience, and their London accents are neutral and easy to follow.

In this Podcast, you will listen to two people having a conversation on the tube on their way to work.

This is an Ideal audio for students practising for English exams.

Priced at £5.99, you will immediately receive the audio and pdf once you have checked out.

“Practice makes perfect”.

Questions:

Q1 – How many sisters does Paul have?

Q2 – Does Jane have any brothers or sisters?

Q3 – Does Paul enjoy his job?

Q4 – Who is supposed to be retiring from their workplace?

Q5 – Which station do they get off at ?

Q6 – What is the name of the coffee shop?

The script, questions and answers are included in the attached PDF

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Photo of a microphone - TOEFL independent writing task podcast
Mar 3 2022
TOEFL – Independent Writing Task 

Today’s podcast is based on an independent writing task for the TOEFL exam. This task has a maximum time allowed of 30 minutes and has a word count of 300 words.

This is a TOEFL independent writing task. Listen to the Podcast and follow the instructions. A model answer will be shown to you in class. One2one academy, teaching English as a second language since 2011.

TOEFL – Think before you write

It goes without saying that you should always think before you write. Your ability to express your opinion is the key to this task. Try your best not to use similar words and phrases to show the depth of your vocabulary.

TOEFL – The learning process

Like anything, practice makes perfect; the learning process depends on it. Obtaining higher scores is based on learning from your mistakes. Understanding how to turn your weaknesses into strengths is key to this process.

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TOEFL – Examples

Try and use examples to support your response; these examples should be from your own experience and will help you to express an opinion in English as a second language.

TOEFL – Podcast

We always try to help you identify with listening skills, so we produce a podcast to help you identify with pronunciation, intonation and speed of speech.

Model answer

A model answer will be shown to you in class to see where mistakes have been made and identify with capitalisation, spelling, paragraph indentation, use of prepositions and paraphrasing.

Online classes

If you want to know more about preparing for the TOEFL exam, you can contact us using the button below. 

Writing task

Here is the task that you need to complete. 

In any relationship, telling the truth should always be the most important consideration.

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Feb 24 2022
Topics-conversation

New conversation topics, a podcast about the latest conversation topics featured in our conversation course.

PODCAST

Listen to the podcast about the latest conversation topics from one2one academy. On the whole, students who practice improve over time. So, try and expand your sentence constructions to reflect more detail. On the one hand you will need to develop listening skills to improve however on the other you will learn while you apply in our specialist online classes.

Conversation topics

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New conversation topics

Social media has helped society to communicate more effectively.

Cryptocurrencies are the future as more and more businesses are moving online.

Dentistry should be government subsidized and not just a private healthcare option.

All cars should have recording equipment to help the police reduce road accidents.

Criminals only benefit from serving time in prison; they will always re-offend.

Pets are electronically chipped; humans should be too.

A cashless society is bad for an economy.

Working from home should be a choice.

Remember that your objective is to express yourself in English as a second language.

Build your confidence and learn how to apply grammar with our conversation course. Our online calendar works in your time zone, in addition our language instructors are native English speakers. Follow us for more conversation topics.

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The art of conversation requires practice. So if you would like to learn more about this course or any of the other courses we offer, contact us. Our one2one shop is now open for students who need extra help with building their listening skills. So, if you you need listening practice with text, press here.

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Jan 4 2022
Culture-IELTS essay writing task

When learning a new language, culture is a consideration. It is the topic for this IELTS essay writing task.

IELTS essay writing tasks have a minimum word count of 250 words and a maximum time of 40 minutes to complete.

There is no short cut for improving your essay writing skills. There is some truth in the fact that the way in which we speak does have some common ground with the way in which we write.

Learning the structure of how to write an essay can help you to establish a template that can be applied and this will save you time.

Types Of Essays

There are five main types of essays and these are indicated below:

Opinion

Discussion

Advantage/ Disadvantage

Solution

Direct

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Essay Writing Task

Some people believe that you need to learn about a culture in order to learn a language, others believe that it is not necessary. Write an essay to express your opinion. Where possible, try and provide examples from your own experience.

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Corrections

All corrections are done in class, so that you can identify with your weaknesses and gradually turn them into strengths.

Improving Writing Skills

To practice on improving your writing skills, we recommend that you become familiar with some of the topics that the IELTS board use.

Work

Family

Events

Entertainment

Hobbies

Travel and transportation

The environment

Culture

Art

Music

There are many others, however the key to learning is to practice with topics that are outside of your comfort zone.

Challenges

One of the challenges that you will find is vocabulary building, so to build vocabulary, you should focus on adjectives that will help you to describe the topics indicated above.

Watching movies on TV can prove useful to help with understanding but keep in mind that exam English can be more formal and focussed on specific vocabulary.

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Photo of a table and two chairs to suggest an interview scenario. Experience vs qualifications.
Dec 14 2021
Experience vs qualifications

Some people believe that employers value experience more than they value qualifications. Write an essay to express your opinion. Where possible, try and include examples from your own experience.

Qualifications and experience

Firstly, there are many employers who, based on traditional values, will only consider job applicants who are at a degree level or above. So, some employers view a degree-level candidate as a marker. Thus, this so-called milestone demonstrates dedication, commitment, planning and achievement on a professional and personal level. 

Experience

However, there is a different school of thought that nothing can replace experience, which contributes towards enhanced business economies of scale and thus more profit.

Most employers would probably like a candidate to have a striking balance between the two. However, this may not be possible and is sector-dependent. 

Writing Task

This is an IELTS essay writing task based on this topic. Listen to the Podcast and write an IELTS essay. You must finish the task within 40 minutes and write more than 250 words. Where possible, try and include examples based on your own experience.

The IELTS essay is part two of the writing task. The letter-writing task is part one; at an academic level, you will be asked to interpret data instead.

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Homework

At the beginning of each class, homework is marked and errors identified. So, we will do our very best to identify strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, this will help to identify a study plan. The average time taken for a student to prepare for the IELTS general level exam is twelve weeks compared to the IELTS academic level which is twenty weeks. Please bear in mind that these are only guidelines and each student is different.

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Jul 19 2021
One2One Podcast Channel

Join us for live broadcasts, discussions and more on our new Podcast channel.

Podcasts

We have been teaching English as a second language since 2011, our Podcasts are growing in Popularity and so we decided to produce live shows. These will bring added value to our students and create a more detailed understanding of how we work.

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Live events will be published here on our blog, so keep checking in. Episodes are available to everyone, so you can share the links on your social media platforms. We hope that you find them engaging, interesting and interactive. While most of our shows will be free, there will be some shows which you will have to pay for to attend.

Paid events will have the same value as our classes, often using bespoke materials and will help students who have little time to study and need support classes on demand.

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Our shows are focussed on helping students who are preparing for the IELTS exam and job interviews in English as a second language.

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To support us, please share our Podcasts, so that we can continue to produce them. Thank you! Our next live event will be advertised here on our blog, so please remember to check in regularly.

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Jan 1 2021
Interview

Get the job!

We all have one thing in common – we all need to find employment.

This course is designed for students who are either looking to change employment or find work—a popular course for people who plan to emigrate to another English speaking country and need to make a professional impression.

There are 3 main components:

1 – The CV design in all worldwide recognised formats.

Your CV is professionally designed by a language instructor who has 5 + years of experience as a recruitment consultant, working in the heart of Central London. With this in mind, attention-grabbing design is something that is the main focal point. We don’t use templates, and we design our own.

2 – Creating a covering letter to work alongside your CV.

Have a more standardised and refined tool to accompany your CV when applying for a position.

3 – The interview simulations.

Practice under the pressure of simulated interview questions. There are 2 styles: closed questions and behavioural style interview questions whereby you have to provide examples to support your answers.

Each class lasts for 55 minutes, and we use Skype to teach because it stores the chat which you can always refer to. Where possible we try and offer you a simulated environment where you are forced to apply theory in a realistic scenario.

Classes are individually prepared based around your strengths and weaknesses and are therefore unique to your situation.

Homework is provided at the end of each class.

Our calendar allows you to book your classes in your own time zone, click on the link below or go to the “book classes” page on our website! We offer one-off classes or packs, providing complete flexibility. Our language instructors are available 6 days a week at times to suit everyone.

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Dec 31 2020
Conversation Course

Get confident

The ability to interact is crucial to this course, and its focus is on voice tones that reflect how you sound. Learning about the way in which you sound to a native speaker can help you to build confidence. Since the course prepares you to communicate with native English speakers in a casual form, it is not suitable for exam preparation. Often we use phrasal verbs and idioms that create a more informal version of the English language. You will be shown how to use these structures to replace long sentence constructions where appropriate.

This is a challenging course covering many of the topics that affect society in general, such as pollution, technology, health & education. Learning how to express your opinion – these one2one specialist classes are ideal for students who need to maintain a level of English or want to know more about the type of English used outside of a working or exam environment.

Compare, contrast and learn new vocabulary – being corrected as you speak helps identify with weaknesses that can be turned into strengths.

Students who are interested in taking this course usually have a want and need to integrate into an English speaking community after emigrating. The content provided in this course, gives you the confidence to have a conversation with your children’s teachers, communicate with the local supermarket manager and ask for advice and help with medical professionals. We aim to help you improve your vocabulary alongside your confidence, making for easier integration.

Each class lasts for 55 minutes, and we use Skype to teach because it stores the chat which you can always refer to. Where possible we try and offer you a simulated environment where you are forced to apply theory in a realistic scenario.

Classes are individually prepared based around your strengths and weaknesses and are therefore unique to your situation.

Choose between course instructors offering you both a male and female perspective.

Homework is provided at the end of each class.

Our calendar allows you to book your classes in your own time zone, just click on the link below or go to the “book classes” page on our website! We offer one-off classes or packs, providing complete flexibility. Our language instructors are available 6 days a week at times to suit everyone.

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