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Eliot Friesen

Eliot Friesen-Meyers is the Senior Curriculum Manager for Magoosh IELTS and TOEFL. He attended Goshen College (B.A.), New York University (M.A.), and Harvard University (M.T.S.), gaining experience and skills in curriculum development, ESOL instruction, online teaching and learning, and IELTS and TOEFL test prep education. Eliot's teaching career started with Literacy Americorps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later, taught ESL programs at Northeastern University, University of California-Irvine, and Harold Washington College. Eliot was also a speaker at the 2019 TESOL International Conference. With over 10 years of experience, he understands the challenges students face and loves helping them overcome those challenges. Come join Eliot on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Complete Guide to IELTS Writing Task 1
Complete Guide to IELTS Writing Task 2

Job title: Eliot Friesen-Meyers, M.A., M.T.S.

The 10 Best IELTS Preparation Books of 2022

By David Recine, Eliot Friesen on March 4, 2022 in IELTS Books

Looking for the best IELTS preparation books? We’ve compiled the best IELTS books and resources (including free IELTS resources)!

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Complete Guide to IELTS Listening

By Eliot Friesen on August 1, 2021 in IELTS Listening: Academic & General Training

IELTS Listening can seem challenging at first, but it can be mastered. In this article, learn everything you need to know about this section.

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Complete Guide to IELTS Speaking

By Eliot Friesen on July 29, 2021 in IELTS Speaking: Academic & General Training

The Speaking test is the shortest part of the IELTS exam, lasting only 11-15 minutes. However, for many test-takers this brief experience can seem to last an eternity! IELTS Speaking is a quick, but intense in-person interview. It requires focus, creativity, and strong English skills to think of responses to the interviewer’s questions quickly.

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The Complete Guide to IELTS Reading

By Eliot Friesen on July 24, 2021 in IELTS Reading: Academic & General Training

If you’re looking to push your IELTS Reading score even higher, or are taking it for the first time, our Complete Guide to IELTS Reading is here to help. Read on for our favorite study strategies, question samples, and more!

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IELTS Writing Task 2: The Complete Guide

By Eliot Friesen on May 31, 2021 in IELTS Writing Task 2: Academic & General Training

IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 is one of two writing tasks on the IELTS, which most students find to be more challenging. This guide will help you master IELTS Writing skills with how to organize your essay for IELTS Writing Task 2, the question types you’ll see on test day, and our favorite practice resources.

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Useful Vocabulary for Writing an IELTS Graph Essay

By Eliot Friesen on April 29, 2021 , UPDATED ON May 4, 2021, in IELTS Vocabulary

Using varied IELTS graph vocabulary is key to doing well in Lexical Resource. Here are suggested ways to use IELTS writing chart vocabulary!

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IELTS Writing Task 1: How to Describe a Bar Chart

By Eliot Friesen on April 29, 2021 , UPDATED ON May 4, 2021, in IELTS Vocabulary

IELTS Academic includes charts, tables, and more. Learn how to describe an IELTS Writing Task 1 bar chart and IELTS Writing Task 1 pie chart in 150 words.

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IELTS Writing Task 1: How to Describe a Pie Chart

By Eliot Friesen on April 29, 2021 , UPDATED ON May 4, 2021, in IELTS Vocabulary

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 includes charts, tables, and more. In this post, we’ll show you how to describe a pie chart in IELTS.

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IELTS Writing Tips: Word Count Penalty

By Eliot Friesen on April 22, 2021 , UPDATED ON May 4, 2021, in IELTS Writing

As you may know, there’s an IELTS word count penalty for writing task 1 and writing task 2. To avoid a penalty, for task 1, you will need to write a minimum of 150 words and for task 2, you will need to write a minimum of 250 words. Let’s talk a little bit more […]

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Brainstorming Essay Topics for IELTS Writing Task 2

By Eliot Friesen on April 18, 2021 , UPDATED ON May 4, 2021, in IELTS Writing Task 2: Academic & General Training

Use our tips to brainstorm and organize ideas for your IELTS Writing Task 2 topics, and how to turn them into a coherent essay!

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