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13th July 2021

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.

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by Andrew Stokes, IELTS specialist, ClarityEnglish
  • Writing
6th July 2021

IELTS Reading: Exam skills

Get familiar with these three exam skills you’ll need in your IELTS Reading test.

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by Bryan Dowie, IELTS teacher, Hong Kong
  • Reading
29th June 2021

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.

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by Andrew Stokes, IELTS specialist, ClarityEnglish
  • Listening
22nd June 2021

IELTS Speaking: The most important 60 seconds

In this post, Colm Downes suggests how to prepare for IELTS Speaking Part 2. Read tips on note-taking, structural language and where to practise next.

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by Colm Downes, Manager, British Council, Jakarta
  • Speaking
15th June 2021

IELTS Preparation: IELTS on computer

This post covers the three key areas you must know about before taking IELTS on computer – the basics, computer vs paper test differences, and where and how to practise.

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by Andrew Stokes, IELTS specialist, ClarityEnglish
  • Preparation
8th June 2021

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.

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by Andrew Stokes, IELTS specialist, ClarityEnglish
  • Writing
3rd June 2021

IELTS Reading: True / False / Not Given

In this post, Sahar Azzam breaks down the True / False / Not Given question – what to look for, how to answer it and other useful tips and lessons.

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by Sahar Azzam, Regional IELTS Academic Manager, British Council Middle East and North Africa
  • Reading
18th May 2021

IELTS Speaking: Improve your fluency

Kevin McLaven shares two ways you can improve your speaking fluency – and your band score.

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by Kevin McLaven, Manager, British Council Director, Punjab
  • Speaking
11th May 2021

IELTS Preparation: One stress-free week

If you’re short of time, try this one-week study plan to prepare for your upcoming IELTS test.

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by Sieon Lau, Senior Editor, ClarityEnglish
  • Preparation
29th April 2021

IELTS Reading: Keyword synonyms

To find the right answers, you have to know what you’re looking for. Learn how keyword synonyms can boost your band score.

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by Sieon Lau, Senior Editor, ClarityEnglish
  • Reading
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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 Africa Colm Downes, Manager, British Council, Jakarta Sieon Lau, Senior Editor, ClarityEnglish Kishore Roy, Exams Manager, British Council Egypt

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