Study IELTS: Your Complete Guide to a Higher Score

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Introduction

Welcome to IELTS

Your complete guide to acing the IELTS exam. Start your journey here.

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Test Format

Reading & Speaking

Understand the structure of the Academic and General Reading and Speaking tests.

Learn Format
Vocabulary

Listen & Read Vocab

Boost your score with this comprehensive word list for Listening and Reading.

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Writing

100+ Linking Words

Improve coherence and cohesion with this essential list of connectors.

Master Connectors
Writing

Marking Criteria

Learn exactly how your Writing tests are scored by examiners.

Understand Scoring
Vocab

Task 1 Vocabulary

Master specific data-description vocabulary for graphs, charts, and diagrams.

Learn Vocabulary
Academic

Academic Word List

The gold standard of academic English. Essential for a high band score.

Study AWL
Reading

Skills & Strategies

Discover proven time-saving strategies to tackle the Reading test.

Improve Reading
Speaking

High-Value Idioms

Sound more natural with 200+ topic-based idioms that impress examiners.

Learn Idioms
Vocabulary

200 Phrasal Verbs

Improve English fluency with this list of common phrasal verbs.

Master Verbs
Writing

Essay Structure

Structure your Task 2 essay perfectly to get a higher score for cohesion.

Structure Your Essay
Reading

Identifying Paraphrase

A key skill for the reading test is identifying paraphrase. Master it here.

Learn Paraphrasing
Academic

Intro to Task 1

Introduction to visuals in Academic Writing Task 1.

Start Task 1
General Training

Task 1: Letters

Difference between formal and informal letter writing for GT.

Write Letters
Reading

Identifying References

Improve speed and comprehension by identifying reference words.

Improve Speed
Tips

Top Tips for Task 2

Expert tips to write a high-scoring essay for Academic & GT.

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Reading

Short Answers

Strategy for tackling short answer questions without errors.

Learn Strategy
Writing

Presenting Arguments

Master the art of presenting a clear, well-supported argument.

Build Arguments
Reading

Short Answer Practice

Guided practice session for reading short answer questions.

Start Practice
Writing

Paraphrasing Strategies

Paraphrasing is crucial. Learn effective strategies for your essay.

Paraphrase Better
Tips

Common IELTS Mistakes

Avoid losing easy marks by knowing common errors.

Avoid Errors
Vocabulary

Vocabulary Resource

Your central resource for all IELTS vocabulary needs.

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Grammar

5 Grammar Basics

Strengthen your foundation with these five essential grammar basics.

Master Basics
Reading

Improve Reading Score

Actionable tips and strategies to boost your reading band score.

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Grammar

Correct Usage

Lesson focusing on correct usage and common mistakes to avoid.

Refine Grammar
Reading

Difficult Vocabulary

Learn strategies to handle difficult words in the reading test.

Learn Strategies
Writing

Good Introductions

The introduction sets the tone. Learn how to write a great one.

Write Intros
Reading

List Selection

Strategy for one of the trickiest question types in Reading.

Solve Lists
Writing

How Many Paragraphs?

Find out the ideal number of paragraphs for a high-scoring essay.

Get the Answer
Reading

Reading: MCQs

Learn techniques to eliminate wrong answers and find the correct one.

Master MCQs
Writing

Linking Importance

Understand why linking words are crucial for coherence and cohesion.

Improve Cohesion
Reading

Sentence Completion

Step-by-step guide to tackling sentence completion questions.

Learn Method
Writing

Writing Conclusions

End your essay on a high note. Learn the elements of a powerful conclusion.

Write Conclusions
Reading

Summary Completion

Master the skills needed to complete summary questions in reading.

Complete Summaries
Writing

Avoiding Repetition

Improve Lexical Resource by avoiding repeating words and ideas.

Vary Language
Reading

Matching Info

Learn a strategy to find the correct information quickly in paragraphs.

Learn to Match
Writing

Improve Writing Skills

Comprehensive guide with practical tips to elevate your writing score.

Improve Skills
Reading

True/False/Not Given

Understand the difference between ‘False’ and ‘Not Given’ with expert tips.

Master T/F/NG
Tips

Time Management

Don’t run out of time! Learn how to manage your 60 minutes effectively.

Manage Time
Reading

Matching Headings

Guide to solving matching headings questions efficiently.

Learn Skill
Listening

Map & Diagram

Learn how to approach map and diagram labelling questions.

Improve Listening
Speaking

Speaking Assessment

Understand the 4 criteria: Fluency, Lexical, Grammar, Pronunciation.

Know Criteria
Listening

Listening MCQs

Get tips and strategies for tackling multiple choice questions in Listening.

Get Tips
Speaking

Speaking Links

Improve fluency and coherence by using linking words effectively.

Speak Fluently
Listening

Listening Matching

Best strategies for answering matching questions in listening.

Learn Matching
Speaking

Pronunciation Guide

Improve pronunciation score by pronouncing individual words accurately.

Improve Pronunciation
Listening

Plan & Diagram

Walkthrough on how to approach plan, map, and diagram labelling.

Solve Diagrams
Speaking

Fluency & Coherence

Speak at length without losing coherence. Boost your fluency score.

Boost Fluency
Listening

Completion Questions

Guide to form, note, table, flow-chart, and summary completion.

Master Completion
Speaking

Lexical Resources

Use a wide range of vocabulary to improve your Lexical score.

Expand Lexicon
Listening

Sentence Tips

Expert tips to master sentence completion questions in Listening.

Get Pro Tips
Speaking

Grammar Range

Showcase grammatical range and accuracy to achieve a higher score.

Improve Grammar
Listening

Short Answer Tips

Strategies for listening for specific info to answer short questions.

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Vocabulary

Essential Vocab PDF

Download our comprehensive IELTS vocabulary PDF to study on the go.

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Listening

Listening FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Listening tests.

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Speaking

Speaking Well?

Demystify expectations and understand what it means to speak well.

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Writing

GT Task 1 Tips

Essential tips for General Training Writing Task 1 letters.

Get GT Tips
Writing

AC Task 1 Tips

Learn key tips for describing visual data in Academic Task 1.

Get AC Tips
Reading

AC vs GT vs UKVI

Understand key differences between Academic, GT, and UKVI reading.

Learn Difference
Writing

Band Descriptors

Detailed look at official band descriptors for Task 1 Writing.

See Descriptors
Reading

Reading FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about IELTS Reading tests.

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Tips

Essential Tips

Crucial tips applying to both Writing Task 1 and Task 2.

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Speaking

Assessment Criteria

Review public version of official speaking assessment criteria.

View Criteria
Writing

Task 1 FAQs

Your questions about Writing Task 1 for Academic & GT answered.

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Speaking

Pro Tips: Part 1

Expert advice on how to handle interview questions in Part 1.

Ace Part 1
Writing

Task 2 FAQs

Answers to common questions about Writing Task 2.

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Speaking

Tips for Part 2

Master the ‘long turn’ with these 8 essential tips for Part 2.

Excel in Part 2
Listening

Improve Listening

Key strategies and practical advice to significantly improve your score.

Boost Score
Speaking

Tips for Part 3

Handle abstract discussion questions in Part 3 with these key tips.

Conquer Part 3