Over my 20 years of IELTS teaching experience, I’ve noticed some common mistakes IELTS candidates make in Writing Task 1. Read this article carefully or watch the video below to be aware of what these…
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8 mistakes to avoid in the IELTS Reading test
What can you do to give yourself the best possible chance in IELTS Reading? The first thing is to avoid simple common mistakes test takers make. Keep on reading or watch the video below to…
9 steps to get a high score in the IELTS test
So you’re taking the IELTS test and you need to achieve a high score to get accepted to the university of your choice, for your work or visa. Or maybe, you need to retake the…
When do we use at / in / on? Prepositions of time & place explained – Grammar for IELTS
Prepositions in English (i.e. small words like at, in, on etc. that are placed before nouns) can be challenging even for advanced English language learners. In fact, one of the most common mistakes in the…
IELTS test format explained – IELTS test examples for Academic & General Training
IELTS is an important test and succeeding in it can determine your future. In order to prepare well, you need to know what to expect in the test and understand the IELTS test format. First of…
IELTS Test Day Rules and Advice
Not many people like taking exams, and IELTS is no exception. However, if you know what to expect on the day and how to prepare for the test day you can make the day easier….
[Updated] Online IELTS test at home – IELTS Indicator
Great news! IELTS has announced a temporary online option – IELTS Indicator – for those of you who are unable to sit exams due to coronavirus restrictions. IELTS Indicator was designed to support your progress…
3 simple checks to ensure you’re ready for the IELTS test
Many students take the IELTS test before they’re ready just to “see how they go”. But this often leads to an IELTS band score lower than desired which makes students feel disappointed, stressed and sometimes…
How can you benefit from studying IELTS online?
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…
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,…