IELTS Preparation Hub
Unlock your IELTS success with expert strategies, practice tests, and vocabulary resources. Everything you need for band 9!
Unlock your IELTS success with expert strategies, practice tests, and vocabulary resources. Everything you need for band 9!
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the world's most popular English language proficiency tests. It's designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.
IELTS is recognized by more than 10,000 organizations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies. It's the world's proven English test.
• Test Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
• Four Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
• Band Scores: 0-9 scale
• Valid for: 2 years
30 minutes with 40 questions testing your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts.
Learn More60 minutes with 40 questions based on three reading passages of increasing difficulty.
Learn MoreCalculate your overall IELTS band score based on your individual section scores
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Comprehensive vocabulary lists organized by topics commonly tested in IELTS exams.
Access ResourceProven templates and structures for both Task 1 and Task 2 writing sections.
View TemplatesAudio materials with transcripts covering all types of IELTS listening tasks.
Start ListeningMaster the listening section with these proven strategies:
• Read questions before the audio begins to understand what to listen for
• Pay attention to keywords and synonyms - answers often use different words than the questions
• Don't get stuck on one question - move on and come back if you have time
• Use the 10 minutes at the end to transfer answers to the answer sheet carefully
Improve your reading performance with these techniques:
• Skim the passage first to get the general idea, then read questions
• Look for keywords in questions and scan the text for similar or related words
• Manage your time: spend about 20 minutes per passage
• For True/False/Not Given questions, be very careful about the distinction
Excel in writing with these essential strategies:
• Plan before you write - spend 2-3 minutes organizing your ideas
• Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1, so allocate time accordingly (20 min Task 1, 40 min Task 2)
• Use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures
• Always answer the question directly and stay on topic
Boost your speaking confidence with these tips:
• Speak clearly and at a natural pace - don't rush
• Extend your answers with examples and explanations
• Practice common topics like hobbies, work, family, and current events
• Don't worry about minor mistakes - focus on communicating your ideas effectively