IELTS is an English proficiency test that an individual at upper intermediate level or higher can prepare for on his/her own. By preparing well and mastering the specific techniques, everyone can succeed in the IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking modules. There is a lot of free IELTS material online but one can easily get lost on the Internet – something that can result in…
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IELTS test & Coronavirus (COVID-19): Official IELTS Updates, information and advice for IELTS test takers
Many countries are currently under lockdown to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. Consequently, IELTS tests have been cancelled in many places around the world. In some other places, IELTS testing is going ahead, with additional precautions in place to help protect the health of test takers and staff. However, the situation is evolving quickly, and it is possible that tests may be suspended…
The best books to prepare for the IELTS test
I have been teaching IELTS and preparing students to take the IELTS test successfully for quite a long time now – for 20 years, to be exact! During this time, I have been researching and trying out many different IELTS books in order to find the best that help students get good IELTS results. So I have created a list of the best IELTS books…
IELTS Academic and IELTS General: What’s the difference?
If you’re thinking about taking IELTS, you’ll probably hear that there are two IELTS tests, the Academic and the General Training tests. You might also hear that the General Training is easier and think “Oh great! I’ll take the General Training test so I can get a higher band score“. But that should not be the reason for choosing the General Training Test. There are…
IELTS Paper-based test or IELTS Computer-delivered test?
Guess which is the most widely taken test of English in the world today. You got it – it’s IELTS. IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test, taken by over 5 million people every year for many different reasons. Some take it to study in an English speaking country, some take it to apply for a job and some candidates need IELTS to…
8 reasons why you should take the IELTS test
So you need proof of your English language proficiency for work, for studies or to live and work in an English speaking country. You’ve heard about IELTS but you’re not sure, “Should I take IELTS or some other English language test? ” Well, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most widely recognised English competency test by companies and universities. And that’s not all! …
What’s the Elephant in the IELTS world?
I suppose you are wondering why my course and this website is called the IETLS Elephant. You must also wonder – what does an elephant have to do with IELTS? Well, here is the story behind the name Many years ago, when I was training to be an IELTS teacher, I had a teacher/trainer who was a Welshman called Malcolm. As I walked into the…
New IELTS preparation course – Complete IELTS Preparation in 6 hours to achieve 7+
Whether you need IELTS to do a University degree, to emigrate to an English-speaking country, to find employment or to get a promotion, the New IELTS Elephant Course on Udemy can help you succeed. What is the IELTS Elephant Course? The IELTS Elephant Course is an online Udemy course. It is based on tried and tested IELTS techniques that Dina has been using over the…