BM | IELTS 9.0
03.05.202515:02
Show, not tell, what you know!
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction
"Those who receive the bare theories immediately want to spew them, as an upset stomach does its food... Show us the changes in your reasoned choices... as the craft of artisans show in what they’ve learned."
— Epictetus, Discourses, 3.21.1–3
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction
"Those who receive the bare theories immediately want to spew them, as an upset stomach does its food... Show us the changes in your reasoned choices... as the craft of artisans show in what they’ve learned."
— Epictetus, Discourses, 3.21.1–3
30.04.202515:00
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction
I’ve decided to keep sharing a daily dose of Stoic wisdom 🙂
This month, we’re focusing on Right Action—doing the right thing with discipline and consistency. Hopefully, we’ll make it through the whole month this time!
I’ve decided to keep sharing a daily dose of Stoic wisdom 🙂
This month, we’re focusing on Right Action—doing the right thing with discipline and consistency. Hopefully, we’ll make it through the whole month this time!
28.04.202518:39
Stanislav Boyko 👏👏👏
Words can’t express how happy I am for my old friend!
Maybe tomorrow I’ll write a longer post.
For now, I just want to say that exactly six years ago, on April 28, 2019, we met in person when I was in Urgench for my Masterclass session.
Words can’t express how happy I am for my old friend!
Maybe tomorrow I’ll write a longer post.
For now, I just want to say that exactly six years ago, on April 28, 2019, we met in person when I was in Urgench for my Masterclass session.
28.04.202504:15
I’ve been a bit busy over the past couple of days, but as promised, here’s the simplified version of the article.
Read both versions back-to-back and make a list of the changes ChatGPT made.
https://telegra.ph/Unsafe-haven-the-simplified-version-04-27
Read both versions back-to-back and make a list of the changes ChatGPT made.
https://telegra.ph/Unsafe-haven-the-simplified-version-04-27
23.04.202516:07
Should not it be Oral spoken words?
Instead of a Cyrillic R? As far as I know, English language primarily used Latin alphabet.
Instead of a Cyrillic R? As far as I know, English language primarily used Latin alphabet.
21.04.202505:44
I only post a #WordOfTheDay when I truly think the word is worth a closer look.
So, how confident are you with the word “given”? Let’s explore!
So, how confident are you with the word “given”? Let’s explore!
02.05.202515:01
May 2nd: BE THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction
— Epictetus, Discourses, 3.23.1–2a
An archer is highly unlikely to hit a target she did not aim for. The same goes for you, whatever your target. You are certain to miss the target if you don’t bother to draw back and fire. Our perceptions and principles guide us in the selection of what we want—but ultimately our actions determine whether we get there or not.
So yes, spend some time—real, uninterrupted time—thinking about what’s important to you, what your priorities are. Then, work toward that and forsake all the others. It’s not enough to wish and hope. One must act—and act right.
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction
"First tell yourself what kind of person you want to be, then do what you have to do. For in nearly every pursuit we see this to be the case. Those in athletic pursuit first choose the sport they want, and then do that work."
— Epictetus, Discourses, 3.23.1–2a
An archer is highly unlikely to hit a target she did not aim for. The same goes for you, whatever your target. You are certain to miss the target if you don’t bother to draw back and fire. Our perceptions and principles guide us in the selection of what we want—but ultimately our actions determine whether we get there or not.
So yes, spend some time—real, uninterrupted time—thinking about what’s important to you, what your priorities are. Then, work toward that and forsake all the others. It’s not enough to wish and hope. One must act—and act right.
30.04.202505:25
Bu juda scary …
Shall we discuss this?
2100 yilda siz nech yosh bo’lasiz? Farzandlaringizchi?
Shall we discuss this?
2100 yilda siz nech yosh bo’lasiz? Farzandlaringizchi?
28.04.202510:54
#funny
What voice do you use most often? 😂
What voice do you use most often? 😂
26.04.202507:12
The latest edition of The Economist is out, and this short article caught my eye; it contains some useful language for IELTS Writing Task 1.
The problem with The Economist is that the language is often too complex for English learners. So, I’ll be using ChatGPT later to provide a simplified version of the article.
The problem with The Economist is that the language is often too complex for English learners. So, I’ll be using ChatGPT later to provide a simplified version of the article.
23.04.202513:00
Here are the correct answers with explanations:
❌ During the protests, some students were killed and others were seriously damaged.
✅ During the protests, some students were killed and others were seriously wounded/injured.
Explanation: People are hurt/injured/wounded, not damaged — that word is used for things.
❌ Most of the damage has been produced by acid rain.
✅ Most of the damage has been caused by acid rain.
Explanation: Use cause/do damage — NOT make or produce.
❌ We all know about the damage that smoking can do in our health.
✅ We all know about the damage that smoking can do to our health.
Explanation: The correct preposition is to, NOT in.
❌ The car crashed into a tree and suffered a serious damage.
✅ The car crashed into a tree and suffered serious damage.
Explanation: Damage is usually an uncountable noun, so no “a” or plural here.
But there is a context where “damages” (with an -s) is correct. Any guesses?
❌ During the protests, some students were killed and others were seriously damaged.
✅ During the protests, some students were killed and others were seriously wounded/injured.
Explanation: People are hurt/injured/wounded, not damaged — that word is used for things.
❌ Most of the damage has been produced by acid rain.
✅ Most of the damage has been caused by acid rain.
Explanation: Use cause/do damage — NOT make or produce.
❌ We all know about the damage that smoking can do in our health.
✅ We all know about the damage that smoking can do to our health.
Explanation: The correct preposition is to, NOT in.
❌ The car crashed into a tree and suffered a serious damage.
✅ The car crashed into a tree and suffered serious damage.
Explanation: Damage is usually an uncountable noun, so no “a” or plural here.
But there is a context where “damages” (with an -s) is correct. Any guesses?
19.04.202515:18
#DailyReading
A lot of people think getting rid of standardized tests helps disadvantaged students — but what if it’s actually the opposite?
This article from The Economist makes a pretty strong case for why keeping the SAT and ACT might do more to level the playing field than we realize.
#SelectArticles
#TheEconomist
A lot of people think getting rid of standardized tests helps disadvantaged students — but what if it’s actually the opposite?
This article from The Economist makes a pretty strong case for why keeping the SAT and ACT might do more to level the playing field than we realize.
#SelectArticles
#TheEconomist
01.05.202515:01
May 1st
MAKE CHARACTER YOUR LOUDEST STATEMENT
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction
"For philosophy doesn’t consist in outward display, but in taking heed to what is needed and being mindful of it."
— Musonius Rufus, Lectures, 16.75.15–16
The monk dresses in his robes. A priest puts on his collar. A banker wears an expensive suit and carries a briefcase. A Stoic has no uniform and resembles no stereotype. They are not identifiable by look or by sight or by sound.
The only way to recognize them? By their character.
MAKE CHARACTER YOUR LOUDEST STATEMENT
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction
"For philosophy doesn’t consist in outward display, but in taking heed to what is needed and being mindful of it."
— Musonius Rufus, Lectures, 16.75.15–16
The monk dresses in his robes. A priest puts on his collar. A banker wears an expensive suit and carries a briefcase. A Stoic has no uniform and resembles no stereotype. They are not identifiable by look or by sight or by sound.
The only way to recognize them? By their character.
29.04.202516:36
Thinking of giving away my old Kindle — it’s a 10th gen Paperwhite with 8GB of storage. Still in great condition!
28.04.202505:45
Here is what Chat GPT had to say about the difference between The Economist and The New Scientist.
24.04.202516:48
#comedy #standup
When the delivery is funnier than the punchline 😁
But don’t get me wrong: the punchline was funny too, but the delivery kinda stole the show.
When the delivery is funnier than the punchline 😁
But don’t get me wrong: the punchline was funny too, but the delivery kinda stole the show.
23.04.202512:06
#CommonErrors
Each of these sentences contains a mistake that many English learners make. See if you can spot them WITHOUT consulting the AI:
1. During the protests, some students were killed and others were seriously damaged.
2. Most of the damage has been produced by acid rain.
3. We all know about the damage that smoking can do in our health.
4. The car crashed into a tree and suffered a serious damage.
Each of these sentences contains a mistake that many English learners make. See if you can spot them WITHOUT consulting the AI:
1. During the protests, some students were killed and others were seriously damaged.
2. Most of the damage has been produced by acid rain.
3. We all know about the damage that smoking can do in our health.
4. The car crashed into a tree and suffered a serious damage.
18.04.202516:15
Tell me what you make of this short film; it’s less than 3 minutes long but leaves quite an impression.
https://youtu.be/P5_Msrdg3Hk?si=6TaaWF4gYSETqYlC
https://youtu.be/P5_Msrdg3Hk?si=6TaaWF4gYSETqYlC
30.04.202516:26
By the way, tomorrow (May 1st, 2025) The IELTS ZONE team is coming to Tashkent State University of Economics!
The meeting with the students is scheduled to start at 1pm.
If you are a student or a teacher there, come and say hello!
By the way, I will be joined by two other band 9.0 holders from IELTS ZONE. Can anybody guess the other two speakers?
The meeting with the students is scheduled to start at 1pm.
If you are a student or a teacher there, come and say hello!
By the way, I will be joined by two other band 9.0 holders from IELTS ZONE. Can anybody guess the other two speakers?
29.04.202510:21
Yesterday I unboxed my new Kindle Scribe, and I’ve been playing with it since. I love how it converts my handwritten notes into neat text. Now I guess I can send you guys some useful tips scribed on my new Kindle.
28.04.202505:30
Now compare that (the original Economist piece) to this short article from The New Scientist. The language here is much closer to what you typically see in IELTS reading passages.
When you're told to practice your reading, make sure you're practicing with the right kind of materials.
When you're told to practice your reading, make sure you're practicing with the right kind of materials.
21.04.202506:15
📖 #WordOfTheDay: GIVEN
Even though the OALD above highlights the adjective meaning of “given,” I thought it’d be helpful to explore its other uses too.
🔹 Preposition:
"Given the weather, we canceled the picnic."
*(= Considering; taking into account)*
🔹 Adjective:
1️⃣ "The assignment must be done by a given date."
*(= Already arranged or specified)*
2️⃣ "At a given moment, the signal will flash."
*(= Particular; specific)*
3️⃣ "She’s given to dramatic outbursts."
*(= Inclined or prone to something)*
🔹 Conjunction ("given that"):
"Given that it’s raining, we’ll stay indoors."
*(= Because; since)*
🎯 Idiom: "To be given to (doing) something" = To have a habit/tendency.
*Example*: "He’s given to biting his nails when nervous."
💡 Bonus: As a noun, *"given"* means a known fact ("It’s a given that practice improves skills!").
Which usage surprised you the most?
Even though the OALD above highlights the adjective meaning of “given,” I thought it’d be helpful to explore its other uses too.
🔹 Preposition:
"Given the weather, we canceled the picnic."
*(= Considering; taking into account)*
🔹 Adjective:
1️⃣ "The assignment must be done by a given date."
*(= Already arranged or specified)*
2️⃣ "At a given moment, the signal will flash."
*(= Particular; specific)*
3️⃣ "She’s given to dramatic outbursts."
*(= Inclined or prone to something)*
🔹 Conjunction ("given that"):
"Given that it’s raining, we’ll stay indoors."
*(= Because; since)*
🎯 Idiom: "To be given to (doing) something" = To have a habit/tendency.
*Example*: "He’s given to biting his nails when nervous."
💡 Bonus: As a noun, *"given"* means a known fact ("It’s a given that practice improves skills!").
Which usage surprised you the most?
17.04.202518:25
Reading an article a day keeps your IELTS worries away.
When reading articles like this one, don’t try to focus on everything at once. Instead, pick one or two aspects of the language to zoom in on.
For today’s article, I recommend paying attention to useful grammar structures.
Read it once and highlight any interesting sentence patterns or constructions you notice. Then, try breaking one of them down to see how it works.
Which grammar structure did you find useful from the article? Let us know in the comments section!
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