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14th April 2026

IELTS Writing: Failing to plan is planning to fail!

In this post, Kishore Roy discusses the importance of planning ahead in the IELTS Writing test and practise planning with a new exercise.

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by Kishore Roy, Exams Manager, British Council Egypt
  • Writing
14th April 2026

IELTS Reading: Seven FAQs

Millions of people take the IELTS, so it's likely you’ll be asking similar questions to other candidates. Here are seven FAQs about the IELTS Reading test.

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by Sieon Lau, Senior Editor, ClarityEnglish
  • Reading
14th April 2026

IELTS Listening: Beware the distractor!

In this post, Bryan Dowie gives examples of distractors you might find in the IELTS Listening test – and how you can spot them.

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by Bryan Dowie, IELTS teacher, Hong Kong
  • Listening
14th April 2026

IELTS Speaking: The grammar challenge

Kishore Roy looks at a common misconception about grammar in IELTS Speaking, and how you can get a better score by practising your grammatical devices.

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by Kishore Roy, Exams Manager, British Council Egypt
  • Speaking
14th April 2026

IELTS Preparation: Using your phone to boost your band score

In this post, Andrew Stokes looks at how to use your phone to prepare for your IELTS test. He lists four preparation tips and the best resources to use.

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by Andrew Stokes, IELTS specialist, ClarityEnglish
  • Preparation
14th April 2026

IELTS Writing Task 2: Everything you need to know

This post outlines everything you need to know about IELTS Writing Task 2 — from the basics, to a sample essay.

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by Sieon Lau, Senior Editor, ClarityEnglish
  • Writing
14th April 2026

IELTS Reading: How important is culture?

Culture can affect your IELTS Reading score – but it doesn’t have to. Try this exercise to improve your comprehension and performance.

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by Adrian Raper, Director, ClarityEnglish
  • Reading
14th April 2026

IELTS Listening: Nine frequently asked questions

We answer nine most frequently asked questions about the IELTS Listening test.

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by Andrew Stokes, IELTS specialist, ClarityEnglish
  • Listening
14th April 2026

IELTS Speaking: Telling the truth…

Does telling the truth get you top marks? Click here for tips on how to plan, structure, and deliver your answers for the IELTS Speaking test.

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by Colm Downes, Manager, British Council, Jakarta
  • Speaking
14th April 2026

IELTS Preparation: Knowing your IELTS level

Sieon Lau gives a short guide on how to use the IELTS Score Calculator to predict your current IELTS level and create your study strategy based on your result.

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by Sieon Lau, Senior Editor, ClarityEnglish
  • Listening
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About this blog

The posts on this blog will help you get the best possible score in IELTS. They have been written by British Council IELTS experts, IELTS authors, teachers and successful candidates. This blog is a perfect complement to Road to IELTS, the British Council’s official IELTS preparation product. Read on!

Who writes the posts?
 Bryan Dowie, IELTS teacher, Hong Kong Kevin McLaven, Manager, British Council Director, Punjab Sahar Azzam, Regional IELTS Academic Manager, British Council Middle East and North AfricaColm Downes, Manager, British Council, JakartaSieon Lau, Senior Editor, ClarityEnglishKishore Roy, Exams Manager, British Council Egypt

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