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IELTS Preparation Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know about IELTS preparation. From university requirements to study plans, test strategies, and common mistakes to avoid.
General
Computer-Delivered vs. Paper-Based IELTS: Which is Better?
Deciding between Computer and Paper IELTS? We compare pros, cons, and features to help you choose the format that suits your skills best.
IELTS Academic Test Format: Everything You Need to Know
A complete breakdown of the IELTS Academic test format: Timing, question types, scoring, and what to expect on test day.
IELTS One Skill Retake: Can You Retake Just One Section?
Did you mess up one section? Learn about the new IELTS One Skill Retake option, eligibility, cost, and which universities accept it.
IELTS Band Score Calculator: How Scores are Calculated
Understand how your raw scores (out of 40) convert to Band Scores (1-9) for Reading and Listening. Plus, how Writing is graded.
Listening
IELTS Listening Map Labeling: Essential Vocabulary & Tips
Master the Map Labeling questions in IELTS Listening. Learn directional vocabulary and spatial language to follow the speaker perfectly.
IELTS Listening Traps: How to Spot Distractors
Examiners use distractors to trick you. Learn to identify when a speaker corrects themselves or changes their mind in the Listening test.
Preparation
One Month IELTS Preparation Plan: Day-by-Day Schedule
A complete 30-day study schedule for IELTS Academic. Covers all 4 skills with daily tasks to take you from Band 6.0 to 7.5+.
IELTS Practice Test Strategy: Quality Over Quantity (2025)
Stop doing random IELTS practice tests. Learn the proven 3-phase practice strategy used by students who score 7.5+ in 2-3 months.
Reading
IELTS Reading: True, False, Not Given Strategy
Stop guessing on True/False/Not Given questions. Learn the logic and strategy to identify the correct answer every time in the IELTS Reading test.
IELTS Reading Time Management: Finish in 60 Minutes
Struggling to finish the Reading test? Learn our "15-20-25" rule and skimming techniques to manage your time effectively.
Speaking
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics: 2025 Predictions & Answers
Prepare for the latest IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards for 2025. Model answers and vocabulary for common topics like "Describe a person" and "Describe a place".
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Top 50 Questions & Answers
Practice with the most common IELTS Speaking Part 1 topics: Work, Study, Hometown, Hobbies, and more. Includes sample Band 9 answers.
Vocabulary
IELTS Vocabulary: 100+ Words for Band 9 Writing
Boost your Lexical Resource score with this curated list of advanced vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2. Includes synonyms and collocations.
Essential Linking Words for Coherence and Cohesion
Download our cheat sheet of linking words for adding ideas, contrasting, concluding, and giving examples. Essential for Band 7+ Coherence.
Writing
IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic: The Ultimate Guide 2025
Master IELTS Writing Task 1 with our comprehensive guide. Learn structures for line graphs, bar charts, maps, and process diagrams to score Band 7+.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Proven Essay Structures for Band 9
Download proven essay templates for IELTS Writing Task 2. Learn how to structure opinion, discussion, and problem-solution essays effectively.
10 Common IELTS Writing Mistakes That Lower Your Score
Avoid these 10 deadly sins of IELTS Writing. From memorized answers to incorrect formatting, find out what examiners hate.
IELTS Writing Task 1 Process Diagrams: Step-by-Step
Don't panic if you get a Process Diagram. Learn the passive voice structures and sequencing words needed to describe processes perfectly.
How to Write a Perfect Introduction for IELTS Task 2
The introduction sets the tone for your essay. Learn the 2-sentence formula for a clear, concise, and effective Task 2 introduction.
How to Move from Band 6.0 to 7.0 in IELTS Writing
Stuck at Band 6? Discover the specific differences between a Band 6 and Band 7 essay and what you need to change to jump a whole band.