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4 min read · 13 Aug 2020

Idioms-about-hands

Understanding idioms can make or break your score. Idioms do not always work when translated literally. That is one of t...

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Study Hacks
4 min read · 12 Aug 2020

Togo (2019) - Review

We also spend time watching movies. All work and no play makes us dull people. So, it is time for play.

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Study Hacks
3 min read · 12 May 2020

Lockdown Trains and Furniture

Sometimes, the trains of thought derail, collide, and do fun stuff.

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Study Hacks
3 min read · 06 May 2020

Coronavirus Vaccine

Idle wondering and information from around the world.

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Study Hacks
3 min read · 06 Apr 2020

IELTS Band 9 sample 8 - Task 2

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Study Hacks
3 min read · 02 Apr 2020

IELTS Band 9 Sample 7 - Task 1 - Graph

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3 min read · 01 Apr 2020

IELTS Band 9 Sample 6 - Task 1 - Graph

Want to know what sentence variety is all about in Writing Task 1? This sample response will give you a good idea.

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Study Hacks
3 min read · 29 Mar 2020

IELTS Band 9 sample 5 - Task 2

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Study Hacks
3 min read · 28 Mar 2020

IELTS Band 9 sample 4 - Task 2

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Study Hacks Resources

Printable planners and trackers that turn study advice into a daily system.

PDF · Planner

Weekly study planner

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Template · Recall

Active recall question sheet

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Tracker · Revision

Spaced revision tracker

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Checklist · Exam

Exam-day preparation checklist

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How often does your phone interrupt study time?

When is your next important test or exam?

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