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.
IELTS Speaking: Opinionated discourse markers
Eyad Darras explains what discourse markers are, how to use them, and how they can improve your IELTS band score.
IELTS Preparation: How to do well in IELTS with stress management
Research by Dr Sian Beilock shows stress management is key to improve IELTS band scores. Sieon Lau suggests three ways to achieve this.
IELTS Writing: Better vocabulary, better band score
Bryan Dowie explains why a better vocabulary will result in a better band score in IELTS Writing, and offers some practical tips and exercises.
IELTS Reading: Time management is the key
In this post, you will learn how best to manage your time in all three sections of the IELTS Reading test.
IELTS Listening: 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.
IELTS Speaking: Improve your vocab with entertainment
Eyad Darras suggests two resources, with accompanying exercises, that can help improve your vocabulary for your IELTS test and general English.