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Short, practical reads on strategy, tips and study plans. Pick a topic or start with the lead story.
The night before IELTS
A short checklist for the evening before the test.
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.
Using a dictionary to build IELTS vocabulary
A learner's dictionary gives you collocations and examples, which is where marks are.
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.
From band 6 to band 7: what actually changes
Band 7 is not just 'better English'. It is a different set of habits.
Academic or General Training: which test should you take?
The two versions share Listening and Speaking but differ in Reading and Writing. Here is how to choose.
Reading faster without skipping the answer
Speed comes from knowing where to look, not from moving your eyes faster.
Choosing study materials without wasting money
More books does not mean more progress. Pick a few and use them well.
A ten-minute speaking habit for busy people
You do not need a partner to practise speaking. You need a routine.
Ready to put it into practice?
Take a practice set or see what each band looks like in a model answer.