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The knowledge that got me to 9.0.

Every resource here is something I used, tested, and refined on the way to Band 9.0 in Speaking. Free to access with an account.

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9.0 Speaking band
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9.0 Vocab Master List

Advanced vocabulary for 16 IELTS Speaking & Writing topics. Curated for the Band 8.0–9.0 range.

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Advanced IELTS Idioms

Natural, examiner-approved idioms for Speaking Part 2 & 3. Curated for the Band 8.0–9.0 range.

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Grammar Master List

High-frequency grammar structures for IELTS Writing and Speaking. Curated for the Band 8.0–9.0 range.

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Normal vs Native English

40 textbook phrases and what native speakers actually say instead, each with a note on where it belongs.

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Collocation Packs by Topic

40 high-band collocations across 8 IELTS topics, each with its grammatical pattern, where it scores, and a model sentence.

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MedTerm

Medical English for Vietnamese students. A standalone app, opens in a new tab.

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Advanced English Slangs

Conversational English for natural speaking. Curated for the Band 8.0–9.0 range.

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