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Short, practical reads on strategy, tips and study plans. Pick a topic or start with the lead story.
The IELTS Speaking test, part by part, with what examiners listen for
Eleven to fourteen minutes, three parts, one examiner. What happens, how long it lasts and how to use each part.
Fluency or accuracy: what Speaking examiners really reward
A common worry is whether to speak fast or speak correctly. The criteria answer it.
IELTS Listening: what each of the four sections asks of you
The sections get harder in a predictable way. Know the pattern and you know where to focus.
How to review your own writing answer
Reviewing in layers catches more errors than one quick read.
Six IELTS myths that waste your time
Some popular advice about IELTS is wrong or unhelpful.
Note-taking for Listening Section 4
You hear a lecture once. Use the question paper as your notes.
Three habits for True/False/Not Given
Most mistakes come from three habits you can change this week.
Part 2 when you have nothing to say
Blank minds happen. Here is how to keep talking for two minutes anyway.
Reading faster without skipping the answer
Speed comes from knowing where to look, not from moving your eyes faster.
How to learn from a mock test result
A mock test is a measuring tool. The value comes from reviewing it.
Speaking Part 2 without panic
What to do with the one minute of preparation, and how to keep going for two minutes.
Five mistakes that cap Writing at band 6
Small habits that quietly hold a good essay back, and the quick fixes.
Ready to put it into practice?
Take a practice set or see what each band looks like in a model answer.