The psychological aspects of the IELTS Speaking test are almost as important as the content. Here are some things to consider when you enter the exam room.
IELTS Preparation: Giving yourself the best chance
Feeling nervous? Here are three tips to give you the best fighting chance for your IELTS preparation.
IELTS Writing: Overview sentences
Overview statements can improve your IELTS Writing score. This post explains what a data overview is, how to write one and how you can practice for your test.
IELTS Reading: Six key tips
This post explains an IELTS trainer’s six key tips to follow to achieve the IELTS Reading band score you need.
IELTS Listening: Spelling out names
Spelling out names is a common pitfall for IELTS candidates. Andrew Stokes suggests two exercises to help improve spelling accuracy.
IELTS Speaking: What is the examiner looking for?
In this post, Andrew Stokes breaks down what IELTS Speaking examiners are looking for and looks at how you can use this information to achieve your best band score.
IELTS Preparation: Understanding your weak areas
It makes sense to want to work on what you’re good at over what challenges you. Dr. Adrian Raper suggests three ways you can work on your weak test areas and better prepare for your IELTS test.
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.
IELTS Reading: A quick fix?
In this post, Andrew Stokes suggests five tips that can improve your IELTS Reading score when you are short of time.
IELTS Listening: All the basics, from the British Council
Andrew Stokes puts forward some questions to see if you know enough about the IELTS Listening test — and gives tips on how you can get to know the basics.