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 Writing: How important is spelling?
In this post, Peter Hare focuses on three areas candidates commonly lose marks in IELTS Writing — word count, spelling and punctuation.
IELTS Reading: Retaking the test
In this post, Sieon Lau talks through the process of retaking the IELTS test and three useful suggestions on how to prepare for your re-sit.
IELTS Listening: Help! I don’t understand the accent!
You can get a better score in IELTS Listening by getting to know different accents. Try using these resources.
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: 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: 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: 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: The importance of synonyms
This post shows how to use synonyms in the IELTS Listening test with a simple practice activity that you can try yourself.
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.