Registration for the mock test in Namangan continues 💥

And yes, we have some amazing facilities, as you can see.

Here’s a phone number to call during the day: +998990338081 📞

Nargiza is one more student who sent her result on Friday. She studied in two of my offline courses back to back. We saw her growth from 6.5 to 7.0, and now we see this 7.5 ⚡️

And yes, she already paid for the EoR. We are impatiently waiting for the outcome. Any 0,5 change would mean the overall score changes to 8.0 🆙

I thank Nargiza for her dedication. She’s been one of the most hardworking students this year.

#StudentResults 🪩

Nowadays, more and more people want to get things done instantly (such as services, information, and tasks). Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

An increasing number of people living in the contemporary world prioritize speed in terms of completing various tasks that could be related to services or information. This means they want to get everything done instantly. I believe it happens because of the pace of life and the impact of social media. In general, this trend has a negative impact on people’s routines and health.  
 
The 21st century is synonymous with overpopulation and increased competition, especially in cities. With over 50% of people living in urban areas, it is likely that the majority of people in the world live a faster life than a few decades ago. As the number of people increases, people also face more competition for jobs and opportunities, but they often have the same deadline. Since people have to compete with others and have a faster lifestyle, they feel urgency on a regular basis. This urgency is what makes them want to get everything completed instantly. The feeling of waiting for too long can be quite overwhelming for an urban citizen.  
 
Social media’s influence has to be mentioned here, too. With many influencers promoting instant success, people have a distorted understanding of prosperity and progress as well. In other words, watching those overnight success stories inspires social media users to believe they need faster success, too. The worst impact of this is how people compare themselves to a famous person in social media.  
 
The outcome of this tendency is quite detrimental. People are likely to become more impatient and maybe unreasonable to a certain extent. Progress and quality can be compromised for the sake of completing tasks faster. In addition, people’s constant desire to be fast could make them more anxious, which, in turn, leads to other health-related conditions. This may be the reason why anxiety, OCD and depression are popular terms these days, even among younger people. Therefore, people become more nervous and less productive by prioritizing speed in everything they do.  
 
In conclusion, it is evident that people favor instantaneity in their daily routine because of the environment they find themselves in and the information they consume while using gadgets. As a result, their success in completing various assignment and mental health is damaged.  

369 words.

#EssayByMe 🕖

@dilshodbekravshanov ⌛

Yesterday, a guy with a 1 day self-destructor in telegram asked if he can participate in the mock test.

I said no. Why? Well, because I would need to send him results later on, but how? 😂

If he decided that all messages need to be deleted every 24 hours, he doesn't need a mock test. He needs a health-check up.

Mood after seeing too many motivational quotes in random IELTS channels.

The table presents information on the percentage of employers in different sectors struggling to find workers in 2003 and 2004. Overall, among four sectors, it appears that commerce is the industry with the least problems thanks to decreases in every category. The latter are finding skilled workers, unskilled workers, and technical/managerial personnel.

Commerce stands out as the sector with drops in percentages in each category. In terms of skilled workers, for example, employers in the commerce industry reported a decrease from 47% to 41% in the given period. As for unskilled labor, the percentage decreased from 22% to 19%, while employing technical and managerial staff was the least concern, dropping from 2% to 0%.

Although there was a positive tendency in finding technical and managerial personnel in the other three industries, all of them generally struggled more in the latter year than the former. For instance, the percentage of employers complaining about finding skilled labour in manufacturing increased from 45% to 51%, registering the highest percentage. The proportion in building and services, on the other hand, both increased to 45%. With regard to unskilled workers, all three sectors experienced a rise, ranging from a low of 20 in 2003 to a high of 29 in 2004.

206 words.

#ReportByMe 🔔

@dilshodbekravshanov 💥

Amirbek participated in the online writing course and shared his result today ⚡️

That 7.0 for writing is looking great, but what I appreciated the most is Amirbek’s enthusiasm. He didn’t just write to get a good result, he learned to enjoy writing, which is a rare phenomenon in the world of IELTS now.

I thank him for participating in the course and wishing him the best.

#Results 💥

Registration for CDI mock tests continues ❗️

You can sign up for tomorrow's test at 15:00 or 18:00 on Sunday ✅

Contact @dilshodbekmock and please wait for the reply. I am providing information throughout the day.

In this file, you can see the collocation, its meaning and an additional comment explaining how or why the collocation is used (in this essay) 🚨

A really nice table indeed.

#AttentionToDetail ✅

@dilshodbekravshanov 💫

I am also about to help conduct a new paper-based mock test in Namangan ⚡️

The first experience was great, so we will work hard to have one more productive session on May 4th 💥

Registration already started, here’s a phone number to call during the day: +998990338081 📞

Speaking mock tests will be taken by my assistants and myself, just like last time.

#Namangan

These are the results of the recent paper-based mock test conducted on April 20th ❗️

The next paper-based mock test will take place this Sunday at 13:00. Seats are limited, contact @dilshodbekmock beforehand ❗️

On Saturday and Sunday, we have CDI sessions, too.

In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue?

Recently, there has been an increase in the usage of substances that help people improve performance in sports. The effects of this are quite tragic because of athletes’ tarnished reputation and potential health outcomes, too. To prevent cases of cheating, there should be universal rules, anti-doping organizations and strict punishments.

When an athlete decides to take PEDs, they are willingly cheating to be stronger, faster or more agile. This is a shortcut they are taking to compete with better competition. However, when caught, these athletes instantly lose their reputation and may have their titles stripped. A case in point is Lance Armstrong, a former Tour de France champion who is now banned for life. Paul Pogba, a famous football player, is another example of a case where athletes’ image is ruined instantly, although he managed to prove his innocence. Apart from reputation, one’s health could be a major concern. Steroid use, for instance, could cause people to suffer from cardiovascular complications or be depressed when withdrawing from it.

To make sure athletes do not cheat, there has to be universal guidelines that sportspeople must follow from a young age. These rules could be taught in academies or even promoted in social media to increase people’s general awareness. The other measure is surely severe punishments for the confirmed use of PEDs. Multiple-year bans and titles taken away are just some of the punishments that should be used. By making these cases public, anti-doping organizations could also teach young athletes a lesson. As for these organizations, to work effectively, they should collaborate with local sports organizations and conduct educational events on a regular basis.

In conclusion, it is evident that there are devastating consequences associated with the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The prevention of their use is possible through education and punitive measures.

300 words.

#EssayByMe 🥇

@ieltsaidbydilshodbek ✅

This essay might not seem that valuable until you look at all the collocations used in it.

Here's a file where I categorized collocations from that essay, with definitions attached as well.

Those of you who love collecting PDF files will surely need this one.

#Vocabulary ✅

@dilshodbekravshanov 🗣

Sarvinoz, a writing course participant, sent this result today. Her previous writing score was a 6.5 and she now has a 7.5 💥

However, she is confident enough to apply for the EoR since she wrote over 600 words for Task 2, meaning she is absolutely confident in TR.

I support her decision based on what she wrote during the course, so let’s see what happens. A 0.5 increase would mean the overall score goes up to 8.5, too.

Congratulations to Sarvinoz one more time, but the story doesn’t end here yet.

Shopping is the favourite pastime for most of the young people. Why do you think that? Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other useful activities?

Shopping is now the most preferable hobby among the majority of young people. There is a range of reasons for this, with materialism and peer influence being the key factors. Although shopping can be an enjoyable pastime, it should not be the main hobby of the younger generation, as other activities such as those related to health and skill development are likely to be more beneficial.

Materialism, a tendency to value material possessions over moral and ethical values, has been affecting youth in recent years. Because of this, young people purchase more goods and services, increasing consumerism as a whole. What typically influences young individuals is social media, platforms where celebrities and digital marketing can persuade them to buy more, making shopping desirable. Speaking of celebrities, they normally popularize the latest fashion items and state-of-the-art technology, inspiring their younger audience to acquire similar products.

Famous people are not the only individuals encouraging the growth of consumerism. Instead, peers can often convince one another to make a purchase, whether it is planned or unplanned. Shopping malls of the contemporary time are huge and attract young people, making them social hubs, where peers prefer to spend their free time. What is important to mention is the variety of facilities in malls. It is no longer just shops, but cafes, playgrounds and movie theatres as well, providing both food and entertainment to their customers.

Admittedly, shopping has become people’s favourite since it provides the level of satisfaction that many other hobbies may not easily guarantee. As mentioned above, shopping malls have become more sophisticated, offering people a number of ways to spend quality time. However, despite this value, people should not be too obsessed with shopping as there are several other beneficial activities that can be more advantageous for young individuals’ future.

Sports activities, reading books or attending extracurricular courses should all be more prioritized among the youth. The reason for this assertion is simple. All of the mentioned pastimes are objectively critical in their own ways. Sports can help the young develop physically while reading books helps them become more intelligent. As for extracurricular classes, they can teach hard and soft skills that are significant for teenagers' and young adults’ job prospects. In other words, shopping is a source of pleasure, while these other activities are more important for a person’s development.

In summary, the increasing impact of materialism and peer pressure made more young people choose shopping as their favourite hobby. Even though this gives them pleasure, it cannot compare to the benefits obtained by immersion into other hobbies such as sports, reading, and studying new skills.

432 words.

#EssayByMe 🛍

@ieltsaidbydilshodbek ✅

I was in the IDP office today, and I witnessed one of the most heartbreaking scenes.

A guy came with his mom to take the IELTS test. They were just about to enter the exam area—to go through the final registration, take a picture, and begin the test—when they suddenly realized something terrible: he had forgotten his passport.

Not the mother. The son. He had forgotten his passport.

An IDP employee explained that it’s absolutely impossible to take the test without proper identification. They didn’t have enough time to go back home and return with the ID.

And just those five minutes—those short, painful moments of hopelessness and motherly frustration—were enough to make me realize one more time how important it is to double-check everything.

That passport was not just a piece of paper today; for them, it meant everything. It meant the opportunity they had prepared for. And he messed it up.

I can’t imagine what he’s feeling right now. I can’t imagine what she feels, or how big of an argument they must have had when they went home.

Because it’s not just a passport—it’s $200 gone. And not everyone can afford $200 for an IELTS test. Maybe it was hard-earned money. Maybe they had saved for months.

And the test didn’t even happen.

Just heartbreaking.

Please, don’t forget your passport.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR NOW 🔠

Around 100 people contacted me to sign up for the 8+ course and I have been answering their questions for several hours now. I also figured out that many of them will need such a course later (because of retaking IELTS in August and September).

Demand for advanced courses seems to be higher than expected. I have around 50 chats to answer now, so those who did not get a reply, please wait. We will choose the most suitable option for you.

Those of you who contacted me about the 8+ course, please wait for the further responses. I will clarify everything in the DMs today and we will complete the registration. I will be as honest as I can though, because some people who texted me don’t really need a course.

By the nighttime, the course registration will be over as the seats are limited. Thanks.

COURSE REGISTRATION FOR 8+ STARTS NOW ❗️

Let's see if our ambitious students can read attentively:)

Those still interested after reading the file, contact @dilshodbekftw to sign up. Seats are limited and we hopefully start on Wednesday.

#EIGHTPLUS 🔔

Congratulations to Sardor ⚡️

8.5 is an incredible result and I am more than happy that the essay collection helped. Analyzing 100 essays can surely be a great addition to the study routine.

@ieltsaidbydilshodbek 📖

This week's CDI mock tests will take place at 15:00 on Saturday, 14:00 on Sunday and 18:00 on Sunday. Registration continues, contract @dilshodbekmock to sign up 🔠

I am uploading new materials so those who participated before can do it again.

Those of you struggling to improve your CC in Task 2 should analyze this file 📌

A few months ago, I wanted to open an 8+ course but could not do it because the demand for standard and 7+ courses was more evident. However, over the past few weeks, many students said they would benefit from a full 8+ course. While I think such courses are very difficult to conduct, I found a few solutions, which means I will open an advanced online 8+ course. One of the best things I thought of is to make prospective students pass a full CDI mock test before starting the course, so that I see that their level is suitable.

I want to include individual speaking mock tests in this course, a refund policy, and register many of the students myself, meaning I will provide exam consultations. This should be an interesting offer and I will soon make a full post about this course. Obviously, it will be limited to a certain number of people.

Stay tuned.

One is the part of the article and the other is a reading passage. The article was released in 2016, way earlier than Cambridge 17.

Maybe this helps understand where Cambridge passages are from. And if this post doesn’t convince you to read articles, I don’t know what else could.

@dilshodbekravshanov ✍️

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/nov/03/inside-the-brain-of-the-man-who-would-be-blindfold-king-of-chess-timur-gareyev - those of you who finished Cambridge 17 will read this article and say - I've seen this before 🧐

WANT TO ‘PREDICT’ YOUR READING? READ ARTICLES ❗️

It’s still crazy to me that many IELTS students don’t read articles. That is singlehandedly the best thing they can do, especially when the choice of a source is relevant and the article is actually analyzed. I can mention numerous benefits of reading articles, but to make this post more concise and inspirational, I will just show you an article that you probably never read but will be very familiar with.

Check this out ⬇️

Over 2,000 people joined my channel in the past few months, and I think they should know I have some really nice free lessons to help them improve their understanding of Task 2 ⬇️

Is Crime Forever? 🔫
Media and Power 📺
Do We Need to Explore Space? 🚀
Wild Animals for Entertainment? 🦈
Medicine Online vs Real Treatment 💊
More Consumer Goods = More Environmental Damage? 🗑
One Job vs Multiple Jobs 💼
Formal Exams vs Continuous Assessment ✏️
Ban Unnecessary Flights? 🛫
Truth 24 Hours 7 Days a Week? 🤥
Egalitarian Societies 🏆
Juvenile Delinquency 🗡
Ban Graffiti? 🎨
Money Talk 💰
Climate Change 🌞
Delayed Parenthood 👶
Nursing Homes 👵
Taxes 🪙
Foreign Language in a New Country 🔈
Job Satisfaction 🙂
Tipping at Restaurants 💸
Public Complaints and Frustrations on Social Media 🤬

Many of these are with subtitles, enjoy.

@ieltsaidbydilshodbek ✔️

Today’s test takers are hopefully enjoying their writing now:)

Gave most of them a tourism Task 2 and a table today. A nice combo.

To register for next week’s CDI mock tests, please contact @dilshodbekmock 🖥

Here's a writing score breakdown for those who participated in the CDI mock test on April 6. The file includes my Task 1 samples, so that candidates can compare their work with mine.

I have changed one of the candidates original score from 7.5 to 8.0 after rereading her work multiple times.

@ieltsaidbydilshodbek ⚡️

And here's the third version with an additional main body. Look at how introduction and conclusion were changed, too ⬇️

The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. A four-day work week should be implemented. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The idea of introducing a 4-day work week is now popular as some people believe workers should have a longer weekend. Although this could be a great change in terms of health and personal life, I mostly disagree with this proposal because of economic implications of such change. The way such a rule applies in different fields and jobs is also a major concern.

Having three days off can be a beneficial change since employees have more time for their own leisure and health. One of those days can be used for hobbies, while the other could be spent with family members or friends. Either way, this longer weekend can help workers avoid the stress of work and enjoy a more diversified routine. In other words, they can bond with family members and improve their mental health. The latter is particularly important because workers often complain about burnout, which normally happens because of working too much. From this perspective, it seems that a 4-day workweek can result in positive outcomes.

Nevertheless, 3 days off could have major consequences in economic terms. When people work, they keep the economy of the country active, meaning a prolonged weekend is not good news for the local industries. Some of the best economies of the world including South Korea, Japan and Singapore are known for their industriousness. If they had a 4-day workweek in the past few decades, they might’ve had smaller economies by now, which also means they would not have the same level of quality of life as they do in 2025. In fact, Singapore has some of the most impressive per capita incomes in the world at 118,000 dollars. These examples suggest that a 5 or 6-day workweek makes more sense economically.

The differences in sectors and the nature of work should also be considered. There is a massive difference between work in the private sector and the public sector. In Uzbekistan, for instance, some public sector jobs operate 5 days a week, and some do 6. Private companies also have different timetables, but they surely have fewer days for holiday-related day offs. As for the job itself, people may have different priorities and demands, too. A surgeon, for example, can be called for an emergency operation suddenly, even on a day off. For him, a 4-day work week can be just a number that does not have any direct impact on how he or she works.

In conclusion, while a 4-day workweek does appear to be a great idea in terms of health and personal life of workers, it should not be supported because of its significant impact on the country’s economy, and the differences in people’s jobs and the industry they work in.

452 words. - 9 for TR ⌛

This essay obviously takes more time to write, but helps both the TR and CC.

Version two has the same sample with additions highlighted ❗️ This version seems more complete and makes both main bodies more solid

The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. A four-day work week should be implemented. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The idea of introducing a 4-day work week is now popular as some people believe workers should have a longer weekend. Although this could be a great change in terms of health and personal life, I mostly disagree with this proposal because of economic implications of such change.

Having three days off can be a beneficial change since employees have more time for their own leisure and health. One of those days can be used for hobbies, while the other could be spent with family members or friends. Either way, this longer weekend can help workers avoid the stress of work and enjoy a more diversified routine. In other words, they can bond with family members and improve their mental health. The latter is particularly important because workers often complain about burnout, which normally happens because of working too much. From this perspective, it seems that a 4-day workweek can result in positive outcomes.

Nevertheless, 3 days off could have major consequences in economic terms. When people work, they keep the economy of the country active, meaning a prolonged weekend is not good news for the local industries. Some of the best economies of the world including South Korea, Japan and Singapore are known for their industriousness. If they had a 4-day workweek in the past few decades, they might’ve had smaller economies by now, which also means they would not have the same level of quality of life as they do in 2025. In fact, Singapore has some of the most impressive per capita incomes in the world at 118,000 dollars. These examples suggest that a 5 or 6-day workweek makes more sense economically.

In conclusion, while a 4-day workweek does appear to be a great idea in terms of health and personal life of workers, it should not be supported because of its significant impact on the country’s economy.

311 words - band 8 for TR ⌛

It seems like the difference is not that big, but one of the new sentences in the second main body adds factual information. Both bodies look larger too, leaving fewer doubts about the way main arguments were explained.

So, here's the first version. It is quite short and does not expand ideas fully ⬇️

The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. A four-day work week should be implemented. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The idea of introducing a 4-day work week is now popular as some people believe workers should have a longer weekend. Although this could be a great change in terms of health and personal life, I mostly disagree with this proposal because of economic implications of such change.

Having three days off can be a beneficial change since employees have more time for their own leisure and health. One of those days can be used for hobbies, while the other could be spent with family members or friends. Either way, this longer weekend can help workers avoid the stress of work and enjoy a more diversified routine. In other words, they can bond with family members and improve their mental health. From this perspective, it seems that a 4-day workweek can result in positive outcomes.

Nevertheless, 3 days off could have major consequences in economic terms. When people work, they keep the economy of the country active, meaning a prolonged weekend is not good news for the local industries. Some of the best economies of the world including South Korea, Japan and Singapore are known for their industriousness. If they had a 4-day workweek in the past few decades, they might’ve had smaller economies by now. These examples suggest that a 5 or 6-day workweek makes more sense economically.

In conclusion, while a 4-day workweek does appear to be a great idea in terms of health and personal life of workers, it should not be supported because of its significant impact on the country’s economy.

255 words; band 7 for TR ⌛

The benefit of writing shorter essays is saving time and focusing more on other aspects of your work.

One of my favorite things to do in IELTS is to teach differences in Task Response. That's what I did today for my offline 7+ students. Basically, there are three versions of the same essay (7, 8 and 9) showing how you can expand your points or add additional ones to improve TR. I will share those soon below by highlighting the changes. This can help see what style you prefer the most.

Stay tuned 🔥

CDI registration continues ⚡️

We have seats for tomorrow's session at 15:00 and Sunday sessions at 14:00 and 18:00.

Contact @dilshodbekmock to sign up ✅

Here they are. Thanks for the patience.

I also want to thank my friend Sherzod and his team for working hard the past 10 days. I hope our students in Namangan enjoyed the experience.

#MockTests 📌

Score breakdowns are never easy to work with. I hope people realize how difficult and time consuming they can be. But we are doing our best. I am literally checking the last 2 essays right now ✍️

Results of the mock test conducted in Namangan on April 6th will be announced here this evening. I am adding score breakdowns now but it will take some time.

I think at around 22:00, the PDF file will be ready. Those who took part, turn on the notifications and visit my channel later in the evening, thanks for your patience.

Many young people's choice of future jobs is based on salary. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Numerous young people are now choosing their job on the basis of how much they can make dedicating themselves to a certain occupation. This means they prioritize salary over other aspects. While this seems to be a pragmatic choice, it results in more drawbacks related to health and lack of growth.  

When young people select a job that can make them more money, they are choosing the most practical path in our highly materialistic world. Having a sustainable income can help these young people live a stable life in which they can pay for all of their bills or even accumulate wealth. The latter can result in a higher quality of life by allowing these young individuals to make purchases that can even improve their well-being.  

Despite the obvious benefits that a salary brings, it appears that there are more drawbacks of being overly focused on the monetary aspect. Health is the most important among these. In other words, people who are obsessed with money often neglect other essential factors at work, and that includes health-related risks. Workers who do not have any attachment to work other than money are not as happy to be there, meaning they may not be mentally satisfied by doing their job. In fact, the only truly happy day at work for these people may be the one they get a salary on.  

Physical health can be damaged, too. In Uzbekistan, for example, many young people, some as young as 14-15 years old, start a career in a logistics firm. They often work at night, sacrificing their sleep. If they work for 3-4 years in this field, they are likely to develop health complications because of a totally different daily routine. Thus, their focus on a salary does not consider health-associated risks.  

One’s interest can also be a major point when choosing what to do as a job. Passion can be the most productive force and inspire people to be great at daily tasks at work. Interestingly, there are many stories of how people’s enthusiasm helped them become billionaires even without considering the value of money at a certain point in their early career. This is another reason to believe that money should not be the only consideration for many young people.  

In conclusion, although a good salary is a sensible priority in the contemporary world, other factors are more important in determining what job a young person should do.  

405 words.

#EssayByMe ⚡️

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

Candidates number 000007 & 000022 will have their speaking tests tomorrow. Breakdowns for speaking and writing will be posted soon, too.

Next PBI test will be conducted on April 20th.

#MockTests ✅

@dilshodbekravshanov ⚡️

Today’s anonymous student has 100% battery on her phone and maybe the most beautiful IELTS score I have seen in a while.

Congratulations to her. What a result. And I am sure she will do even better in terms of listening and reading next time (as she is likely to retake the test for professional purposes) ⚡️

#StudentResults 🔥

List of collocations successfully used in the recent essay ⬇️

1. aesthetic beauty – Beauty that is related to how something looks or feels artistically.
2. valuable art / valuable work of art – Art that is important, meaningful, or worth a lot (emotionally, culturally, or financially).
3. attractive art – Art that looks nice or pleasing to the eye.
4. works of art – Pieces of art like paintings, sculptures, etc.
5. universally liked – Liked or appreciated by almost everyone.
6. individual preferences – Personal likes and dislikes.
7. world of art – The community or field related to art and artists.
8. personal taste – A person’s own style or opinion, especially about art, food, or fashion.
9. genres of art – Types or categories of art (e.g., painting, sculpture, photography).
10. instrumental in art – Very important or helpful in making art meaningful.
11. send a message – To express an idea or opinion clearly (without words, often through art).
12. address an issue – To talk about or bring attention to a problem.
13. mental health issues – Emotional or psychological problems people may face (e.g., anxiety, depression).
14. deeply impressed – Strongly affected in a positive way (emotionally or mentally).
15. extra tools – Additional items or equipment used to create something.
16. central message – The main idea or meaning behind something (like a piece of art).

#AttentionToDetail 💯

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

Found a way to use the word unfathomable 💀

Here are the CDI mock test results (April 6th) 🔠

Candidate 340's listening should be 14 correct, I made an editing mistake.

Writing score breakdown to be provided later. Those who forgot their IDs should contact me - @dilshodbekmock ⚡️ The same username should be used to sign up for this week’s CDI tests ⬇️

We have sessions for Saturday (15:00) and Sunday (14:00 & 18:00) ✅

All DMs will be managed tomorrow. Seats are limited.

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

All art needs to be beautiful in order to be valuable. If art is ugly, it is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Understanding art can be a sophisticated task, but people often value the aesthetic beauty of it. Many paintings, in fact, are appreciated for how attractive they are. Thus, there is a view that unattractive art cannot be valuable. I, however, disagree with this view since art is subjective and can be appreciated for elements other than beauty.

Works of art cannot be universally liked. For every 10 admirers, there is a person who is likely unimpressed by a painting if he considers it to be unattractive. In other words, what is beautiful for one person may not be as attractive for a different human being that has a whole set of individual preferences. Even Mona Lisa, a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, does not fascinate certain individuals who often wonder why it is so valued in the world of art. This bias and personal taste is not only limited to paintings but many other genres of art as well.

It is not only beauty that is considered instrumental in art but also how it was created and what is the end purpose of it. Creating art means sending a message, and some works of arts may be solely created to address an issue, for instance. I saw some amateur paintings showcasing how mental health issues look in different people’s minds, and I was deeply impressed by those, even though most of those paintings were completed with just one plain pencil. Interestingly, I admired the fact that there were no extra tools to complete this art. This example suggests that any art can be valuable even if it is not sophisticated and beautiful enough for some individuals.

In conclusion, beauty is subjective and art can become popular among many because of elements such as its central message and how it was made.

300 words.

#EssayByMe ✏️

@dilshodbekravshanov 🖼

To sign up for this week’s CDI tests, contact @dilshodbekmock ⚡️

We have sessions for Saturday (15:00) and Sunday (14:00 & 18:00) ✅

All DMs will be managed tomorrow. Seats are limited.

Here are the CDI mock test results (April 5th) ⚡️

Score breakdown is included in the file.

Candidate 313’s overall score is 8.0. I made a mistake as people continued rushing me.

To sign up for this week’s CDI tests, contact @dilshodbekmock ⚡️

We have sessions for Saturday (15:00) and Sunday (14:00 & 18:00) ✅

All DMs will be managed tomorrow. Seats are limited.

Today is the last day to sign up for the speaking course (as an observer) ❗️

Contact @dilshodbekftw to become a participant.

It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is a view that all cities and towns should have large public areas designated for parks and squares. I agree with this view since those open spaces can serve specific purposes that improve the quality of life for the locals.

To begin with parks, they are clearly beneficial in the ecological sense as there are trees and plants that help the air quality within a town or a city. Having more parks, especially in urban regions, can help people stay connected to nature and enjoy being in a greener space. In addition to environmental benefits, parks can be a venue where people enjoy leisure. Jogging, reading books, and walking with pets can all be enjoyable activities in a public park that serves as a popular outdoor space for local residents. The Central Park in New York City may be one of the best examples of an outdoor space where residents can enjoy their free time and release stress in the “big city” environment.

Squares can also help the city’s infrastructure but for different reasons. The main one is using those as areas for conducting public events that cannot be organized elsewhere. These events can be important in a traditional sense, helping the locals celebrate their heritage, but could also be of more political importance by serving as a venue where international conferences are held. One more benefit of a beautifully organized square is the likelihood of attracting tourists. To be more specific, a square can incorporate elements of unique architecture that become valuable from a tourist’s perspective.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that every city and town can benefit from both gardens and squares. A better environment and multifunctionality can be achieved thanks to having public spaces.

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#EssayByMe ✅

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

REMINDER: Those who want to be observers in the new speaking course can get the membership by registering through my link (for paper-based test with IDP) ⚡️

The black pen change is not a rumor. I asked one of the managers at IDP if that’s true and he confirmed it.

They will provide further instructions soon. PB test takers, stay tuned.

For today’s paper-based mock test, we have provided students with both a pencil and a black pen. Most of them are still loyal to pencils, but a few chose to try the newer option.

Here's another list of collocations successfully used in the recent essay ⚡️

The file doesn't only show you definitions for those collocations but also why they make the essay better.

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

I will upload some of the pre-recorded lessons today (for the new speaking course). Those will be dedicated to topics such as: speaking about people, environment, technology, etc. Having a topic based approach is important in speaking. To maximize the efficiency of these lessons, we have a study plan for those who want to have a specific routine (videos, tasks, articles) after watching those videos.

Live lessons will focus more on exam-related skills, samples for new questions, managing Part 3, understanding all differences between band scores, etc.

The first live lesson will take place on Wednesday, hopefully. But the course starts on Tuesday, which means today and tomorrow are the last days to sign up. There are no seats for practice, so you can only participate as an observer. In this observation mode, you get everything except mock tests.

Contact @dilshodbekftw to sign up ✍️

Choosing this while registering for IELTS feels like playing a video game on the most difficult mode:)

Shops are now open throughout the day. Is it a positive or negative for locals and shop markets themselves?

Many shops are now available throughout the day. I believe this is an optimistic tendency since an increasing number of people work night shifts and generally prefer to stay at home during the morning and noon times.

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for normalizing night shift work. What used to be unique a few decades ago is now a traditional working practice, and this is happening in the majority of developed and developing countries. One particular example of the night shift’s popularization is the emergence of logistics companies in Uzbekistan. To be specific, thousands of young adults in Uzbekistan work from 5:00 PM till 3 AM in the morning, and they are likely to shop at night because of their different sleep regimes. If shops were not available at night, these logistics workers would not be able to buy the products they need. Similarly, shop owners and people who work for these markets can enjoy improved sales thanks to operating 24/7.

Work aside, it should be noticed that millions of people are changing their perception of daily routine because of climatic changes. In my country, for instance, summers are scorching hot, often reaching over 40 Celsius, keeping people inside for most of the day. They are likely to shop at night when the temperatures are more tolerable, and shopping during the day may actually be unhealthy, provided there is a likelihood of a stroke. This may help explain why some business owners ensure their shop’s availability at night time.

In conclusion, making shops accessible throughout the day is a beneficial practice as it results in economic benefits and complies with people's preferences. Inability to keep shops open at certain parts of the day may limit certain people’s freedoms and affect their quality of life.

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#EssayByMe 💎

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

https://t.me/ieltsaidbydilshodbek/5029 ✍️

Crime again:)

You know what this means? Read more of my samples or at least watch this video ⬇️

Here's a result breakdown for those legendary students who took a CDI mock test during the recent holiday period. Looking at their results, you can definitely tell they are some hardworking students.

#CDIBreakdown ✏️

We need to bring these videos back from 2024

You know, this essay looks short and quite unsophisticated until you look at all the collocations used.

Task Response wasn't the best there for sure, but the LR score is at least 8.0.

Is there some new course with gifts or something? Where are all these links coming from 🗣

As for this week's mock tests, there are no places left for 15:00 CDI and 14:00 CDI ❗️

However, you can still sign up for a session at 18:00 on Sunday 🔠

Last week's participants will soon get a breakdown of their scores, too. I am working on that now.

Asalya participated in the standard offline course and decided to take her test earlier than her course mates. It was a risk to some extent, but the overall result is a really nice one.

8.0 for reading and 7.5 for listening ✅ I am happy for her as she can now focus on other subjects or on dedicating more time to sleeping, because she was the one to fall asleep during the class more often than anyone else.

Sleepy yet still performs well in terms of receptive skills. Nice.

#StudentResults ⚡️

Speaking course update 📌

All seats in the practice plan have been paid for or reserved. You can only join the course as an observer now. Observation includes everything except mock tests, meaning you can still learn a lot, especially if you need daily vocabulary, samples, and advice.

Contact @dilshodbekftw to become a participant. I will soon make a post about lesson content, too.

Around the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What is the cause of this? What solutions are there to tackle it?

Wealth inequality has become a controversial topic as the gap between the rich and the poor is widening. Among a variety of reasons, the main one is the difference in quality of life, which usually determines if an individual commits a crime or not. To solve these issues, governing bodies should present the poor with more opportunities.

One way to explain why poor people cannot elevate their social standing is the lack of opportunities, which, in turn, compromises quality of life in particular areas. In Brazil, for example, certain areas called favelas lack proper education, meaning young locals cannot learn in a classroom on a consistent basis. Poverty and high population density in these areas also make life considerably worse, leaving no room for improvement, both on a personal and a societal level. Favelas are one of many examples showing that quality of life is highly important in determining economic success or its’ lack.

With regard to solutions, the only sustainable way to assist the poor is by providing them with necessary opportunities for growth. This could mean dealing with unregulated urbanization, crime rates, and poor education. In fact, eliminating any informality related to crime could help locals live a safer life. Serious punishments such as longer prison sentences for criminals should be considered. As for education, access to classroom learning with sufficient materials could make a huge difference, too.

In conclusion, it is true that low quality of life is what creates boundaries for growth, keeping poor people poor. With more safety and better education, as explained above, people can find a way to improve their economic condition.

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#EssayByMe ✏️

@dilshodbekravshanov ✅

Over 50 people texted me about the new speaking course, and around 20 contacted me to sign up for upcoming mock tests. I am gradually answering everyone, so no worries. If you made a payment for the course or the mock tests, I will soon react to it.

Thanks for the patience.

Successful EoR ✅

Abror participated in the speaking course I held some time ago. He took his test in late March and was disappointed with a 7.0 for speaking. His disappointment was justified since his speaking was way better than that. That’s why, I advised him to do the EoR as long as he was willing to prepare for its financial elements.

Well, he did apply for EoR and his score changed from 7.0 to 8.0 🆙 His overall score also changed to 8.5.

I congratulate him once again, he can now return his EoR money, too.

NEW SPEAKING COURSE ALERT 🚨

Well, here it is. My new speaking course — and definitely the most experimental one yet. I’ll be taking two IELTS tests in April to make sure we focus not just on sample answers and videos, but also on real exam-taking skills.

Here’s what you’ll get in this course ⬇️
- 9 pre-recorded lessons on specific topics
- 9 live lessons (held at 20:00 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)
- 9 specific words explained every day
- 300 speaking samples (mostly voice notes for all parts)

You can join as an observer for just 100,000 sums, or choose a practice plan that includes 4 mock tests (two with me and two with my assistant). This practice plan costs 250,000 sums. Course officially starts on Tuesday (April 8) and ends approximately on May 3rd.

We’ll also help you find a speaking partner by categorizing students based on their level. Please note, the practice plan is limited to 30 people.

The most exciting part, however, is the exam-related insights I’ll be sharing. If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve already provided detailed explanations on a wide range of IELTS topics. That’s exactly the kind of content you can expect in this course.

I’ve already opened a private channel where 117 Part 1 samples are waiting for new participants. I’ll also be adding scripts for all those answers, along with grammatical and lexical breakdowns for selected ones.

The minimum level required to join is B2 or approximately a 6.0 in speaking. This course is especially suitable for those taking the IELTS in May and June. However, the private channel will remain open until the end of August, so July and August test takers are welcome too.

And by the way — if you register for an IDP paper-based test using my link, you’ll get the observer plan for free. Just DM me and let me know you’d like to use the link.

📩 Contact @dilshodbekftw to sign up and please wait for the response, as I am my own admin these days.

Today, I will surely announce a new speaking course, too. I wanted to do it yesterday, but some issues prevented that.

I already created a private speaking channel with samples, and today’s announcement will be informative enough for people to decide if they want to partake or not.

The course is particularly suitable for students who want to pass IELTS in May and June.

Stay tuned for more.

This weekend, we have several mock tests available ⬇️

CDI (Saturday) - 15:00 ✔️
Paper-based (Sunday) - 13:00 ✔️
CDI (Sunday) - 14:00 ✔️ (almost no seats left)
CDI (Sunday) - 18:00 ✔️

Test location: https://yandex.uz/maps/-/CHUquOJg 📍

PBI cost - 150,000 🪙
CDI cost - 190,000 🪙

Contact @dilshodbekmock to sign up. I will answer all questions after my offline class.

Those who had tests last weekend will soon receive breakdowns ❗️

Here's a reference to make the post more appreciated:)

And by the way, in Part 2, lyings sometimes becomes a must. Why? Because the things they ask about might have never happened in your life. I remember one cue card that said: "Describe an item you lost recently.” Now honestly, if I had to think seriously about that and remember something I’d actually lost... I’d waste a lot of time. Because I usually don’t lose anything. Strict upbringing made me organized enough, you know.

So instead, I’d quickly imagine that I lost my phone a week ago. I’d say I left it at a restaurant, and the waiter found it, and I rewarded him with some cash. Done. That’s much easier than racking my brain for a real event — or worse, telling the examiner, “I never lose anything.”

There you go. I hope this post helps. I am speaking from experience here and such posts are reminders that unspoken rules matter.

#LieWhenYouNeedTo 😊

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

Lying in IELTS Speaking is quite a controversial issue — a topic that’s often debated by many people. But let’s end all the debates once and for all.

First of all, you don’t have to lie if you don't want to. If you want to be as honest and individualistic as possible, you can just say whatever you feel. But when I say "whatever you feel," that can also be dangerous. Why? Because there are some topics where, when you hear the question, you really don’t want to tell the truth.

Let me give you an example from Part 1. Let’s say the questions are about friends. The examiner might ask about friendship, communication, what you do with your friends, how you met them, and so on. But let’s imagine you don’t really have that many friends. Maybe you have just one friend — and no one else. Or maybe you have been so busy with IELTS that you don’t have any friends in your life now.

In this case, when the examiner wants to hear about three or four friends and you only have one, do you want to stick with your reality and repeat that fact five or six times? Or do you want to lie just a little and say, “Yeah, I have six or seven friends,” and imagine a few interesting people from different backgrounds that you hang out with on different days? That’s example number one.

Example number two is when the examiner asks about your preferences — things you like or dislike. I remember a question from last year about whether you liked school or not.

It was a really provocative question. In Uzbekistan, whenever we ask teenagers how they feel about school, many use words like "hate" and speak as if their school is the worst place on Earth. But that same information doesn’t have to be expressed with hatred. You can still keep a negative tone, but phrase it more politely. For example:

I don’t think I really like my school that much, because sometimes we don’t have the facilities I wish we had. But generally, it’s a nice place where I meet many of my friends regularly.

That’s one way. Or you could set your dislike aside and say:

Yeah, it’s a nice place. We do have some problems, but generally, the facilities we need are there. I really like the cafeteria. Some of the teachers are experts, and I think, over the years, the school has been an important part of my life.

That’s not hard to say, and it helps you maintain a level of positivity in the room.

Because here’s the thing: if you’re always going to be your brutally honest self — always telling the absolute truth and avoiding lies at all costs — then maybe, just maybe, the examiner won’t enjoy listening to you either. It is not a therapy session, remember that.

Another thing about lying is that it can actually help you use better vocabulary — and that’s something people need to understand. I'm sure some followers here might be thinking:
“I don’t want to lie. I don’t have to do that. I want to be me. I want to be myself.” And I totally get that. But in certain situations, lying can actually help you express yourself better.

Let’s imagine, for example, that you don’t like movies. Some people just don’t. And that’s fine. But if you don’t like movies, the answers you give in Part 1 or Part 3 are likely to be limited. Now, if you pretend that you like them, you suddenly have access to a whole set of useful vocabulary and collocations: cinematic experience, special effects, storyline, the cast, and so on.

And honestly — maybe you say you don’t like movies, but I think most people here have probably watched a few. Movies are pretty common, and you should’ve learn some amazing words about movies so far. If you didn’t, well, again, you are just limiting yourself in many ways.

@dilshodbekravshanov 🔔 Continue reading the post below.

This weekend, we have several mock tests available ⬇️

CDI (Saturday) - 15:00 ✔️
Paper-based (Sunday) - 13:00 ✔️
CDI (Sunday) - 14:00 ✔️
CDI (Sunday) - 18:00 ✔️

Test location: https://yandex.uz/maps/-/CHUquOJg 📍

PBI cost - 150,000 🪙
CDI cost - 190,000 🪙

Contact @dilshodbekmock to sign up. I will answer all questions after my offline class.

But I swear those posts about pen spinning were true.

And by the way, since it is April 1st, I will soon share an amazing post about lying in IELTS Speaking. Unlike in personal and professional life, confidently lying during the test is a beneficial practice. Sometimes you should do it, and the post will explain what those necessary moments are.

There is no better day to explain that than today.

Stay tuned 🔈

I was wondering why there are no comments for these posts, but it turns out I switched them off 😂

Anyways, don’t believe anyone today, April 1st is an idiotic day, as you know. People just be lying for no reason.

ChatGPT agrees ✅

What I am about to say now may surprise you or be very obvious or just be funny. But I really want to share it because of how many times I heard students say "I cannot focus during listening".

Well, one of the habits to help your concentration during listening and reading is pen spinning. Obviously, you only have a pencil during the test, but it is just the name of the term. The reason why it's helpful is because it keeps you busy at all times. There's lower likelihood of you staring at a ceiling during a test when the pencil in your hand actively changes its positions.

One think to keep in mind though is that you don't have to spin it when you write the answer in listening or reading 😂 There are intervals when you need to do it.

And again, this is something that worked for me and some of my friends. Just experiment a bit and use it as a habit if it works for you.

@dilshodbekravshanov ✏️

Before I announce a new speaking course, please read the following posts and listen to some of my audio samples to understand what to expect from the course ⬇️

Balance and individuality in IELTS speaking
Personal examples and general information in Part 3
Why Part 3 is difficult for many students
Creative answers in IELTS speaking: be subjective when needed
Audio samples for all parts

#Speaking 🔔

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️

Speaking of mock tests, I am helping my friends in Namangan organize a paper-based test on April 6. This means I will give them some nice listening/reading material, check essays, provide breakdowns, etc.

I and my assistant will take speaking tests online. We hope it is going to be an enjoyable experience for the students.

Here are score breakdowns for listening, reading and writing - CDI March 23 edition

Speaking breakdowns have been sent to most participants a few days ago.

@dilshodbekravshanov ❤

I will soon announce a new speaking course for April, too. However, it is going to have a slightly different format because I want to pay more attention to exam taking skills this time around.

That means I will take real tests as well, and then explain everything I do to participants of the course (including learning routine, habits, etc.). I am planning to take at least two tests. One with BC and one with IDP. I just want to figure out if speaking has become as big of a problem as students claim.

And yes, April means new speaking questions, for which I will start recording samples soon.

Here's a score breakdown for listening, reading and writing - March 22 edition ✅

@dilshodbekravshanov ❤

REMINDER 🚨

The new writing course starts tomorrow. Those who want to sign up, should contact me within 24 hours to become a member of the private channel ❤

At least 20 recorded lessons ✅
Detailed instructions on assessment criteria ✅
My samples for homework (meaning you can compare your work to mine) ✅
Absolutely new writing tasks ✅

Text @dilshodbekftw to sign up.

Writing score breakdown for recent PBI participants (March 23).

They had a globalization essay and felt really stressed, reading this essay can help them avoid such issues in the future.

@dilshodbekravshanov ❤

Despite the Holiday, some students decided to take a CDI mock test this Sunday ⌨️

Today’s experience has been smooth so far, and yes, we rearranged the room to emulate the real exam experience even better. Those barriers help to prevent any sort of cheating or possible distractions.

New dates for CDI mock tests to be announced soon.

#CDIMock 🖥️

Here's my way of saying congratulations 🎉

In this file, you can find six tables, three pie charts, six line graphs, seven bar charts, and three mixed reports. There are vocabulary lists after each sample, too.

All of these were written by me, and I added potential scores for each report. This looks perfect when printed out (color print, please).

Enjoy 🔥

@dilshodbekravshanov ❤

BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALITY IN IELTS SPEAKING 💥

Lexical resource is obviously important in speaking, but students sometimes do not really know how to reach a balance in their vocabulary, or how to use their strengths as opposed to learning everything that comes their way.

The truth is — vocabulary is not just about synonyms or beautiful words. Learning vocabulary is more sophisticated than it seems, and students may have totally different learning patterns they don’t know much about.

Lexical resource can be improved by learning:
- Topic-specific vocabulary
- Collocations
- Idiomatic language
- Phrasal verbs
- Opinion and hedging vocabulary
- Advanced (naturally used) vocabulary

If you want to balance these perfectly, you would have to allocate 16.66% to each of the six. The ideal scenario is learning as much as possible about all of them and using them when needed.

However, a more realistic approach for students usually involves focusing on some aspects more than others. For example, a student struggling to learn idioms should not waste time forcing them. Instead, that same student could focus more on vocabulary that is slightly or much easier to remember.

For instance, they could dedicate more time to learning collocations or phrasal verbs — both of which help them sound more natural. That means the balance can also look different, perhaps something like this:

- Topic-specific vocabulary (20%)
- Collocations (20%)
- Idiomatic language (5%)
- Phrasal verbs (10%)
- Opinion and hedging vocabulary (10%)
- Advanced (naturally used) vocabulary (35%)

This scenario is more flexible and can be adjusted to the preferences and needs of the student.

So, the next time you try to learn everything simultaneously, know that you might be choosing the wrong approach. Vocabulary learning should take into account individual differences — and that’s when there’s a better chance of remembering what you've learned.

One more type of vocabulary that is ALWAYS related to your personal preferences is words that INTEREST YOU the most.

People usually have hobbies, and there are many words related to those hobbies. This type of vocabulary can actually be quite impressive. For instance, someone who is passionate about football might know and naturally use the following:

1. Underdog – a team or a person who is likely to lose (or be weaker), according to the odds.
2. The odds – the chances of something happening.
3. Poetic justice – fairness achieved in a very memorable or fitting way, like in a poem.
4. VAR – video assistant referee; technology used in football to evaluate debatable moments.
5. The grand finale – the last and most exciting or impressive part of a performance or event.

I personally learned each of these words because of football, but whenever the context is right, I can use them easily in other topics too.

The same principle works for almost any hobby. Those who love art know what magnum opus means, and those who love movies understand terms like sequel or prequel.

See, maybe that's what you need to understand before you learn new words today. There is no universal approach for all, you can always adjust it the right way.

#SixTimesForAReason 🔠

@dilshodbekravshanov ✈️