IELTS is a challenging test. You can reduce the stress by making sure that you understand all the rules and have all the practicalities under control for the test day. Here are four key points, and some do’s and don’ts. Admin for test day On your test days (both for the written papers and the IELTS Speaking test), you will need to produce the identification document which you used to fill out your IELTS test application form. You might also need two identical passport-sized p

Are you wondering how to stay focused on your English if your IELTS classes have stopped? We are here to help! Here are some simple things that you can do from home to maintain your general English level. 1. Test yourself with practice questions Alternate between doing timed practices and allowing yourself as long as you need to really understand the questions and texts. If you have any of the IELTS Authentic Practice Tests, there are model answers and examiner comments to he

In Part 2 of the Speaking test, you are given a card with a topic, and 60 seconds to prepare. You then have to speak on the topic for one to two minutes. This one minute of preparation time is absolutely critical, and can make all the difference in achieving the band score you need — or failing to reach it. In this post we will look at how you should use that crucial 60 seconds. What kind of speaking topic can I expect? The IELTS Speaking Part 2 question on the task card wil

Do you know how to end a letter if it begins with ‘Dear Sir or Madam’? What about if you start the letter with the name of the person, e.g. ‘Dear Mrs Smith’? Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely, If you need a band score 7 in IELTS General Training writing, it will help if you know the answers to these two questions as you may have to write a letter using one of them. Read on to check the answers and to find out exactly what you need to do to get a band score 7 in IELTS General

Can you write 250 words in 40 minutes on a topic you may or may not be familiar with? Well, if you're aiming for a band score 7 in IELTS Academic Writing, this is one of the challenges you face for Writing Task 2. Read on to learn more about this part of the Writing test and find out exactly what you need to do. IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 Let’s start by looking at what IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 is. In IELTS Academic Writing Task 2, you have to write an essay of at leas