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: 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: The most difficult paper?
In this post, you will learn what to look for in the IELTS Writing Part 2 question and how to plan your answer.
IELTS Reading: Three things you must know about multiple choice
Think multiple choice is easy? Think again. Sahar Azzam talks about three important facts you need to remember when answering multiple choice questions in the IELTS Reading test.
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.
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: 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.
IELTS Writing: The easiest way to fail
Andrew Stokes suggests three key questions to ask yourself before your IELTS test. These will tell you if you’re ready for your IELTS test or not.
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.
IELTS Listening: Nine frequently asked questions
We answer nine most frequently asked questions about the IELTS Listening test.