
Understanding the IELTS Test: Key Information You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know About the IELTS Test Structure and ScoringIf you’re preparing for the...

IELTS Task 2 Writing Question Traffic Jams and Pollution
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question Traffic Jams and Pollution Read the question below and think about...

The Black Kite IELTS Reading Multiple Choice
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. The Black Kite - IELTS Reading -...

IELTS Task 2 Writing – Traditional culture and modernisation
IELTS Task 2 Writing – Traditional culture and modernisation Do you think that preserving...

IELTS Reading Passage ‘Matariki’ – Headings Style Questions
IELTS Reading Passage ‘Matariki’ – Headings Style Questions Headings style questions are common in...

IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Sample Answer – Crime & Punishment
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Sample Answer - Crime & Punishment Read the question below...

12 useful verbs relating to crime and punishment to use in your IELTS exam
12 useful verbs relating to crime and punishment to use in your IELTS exam Here are some...

12 useful nouns relating to crime and punishment to use in your IELTS exam
12 useful nouns relating to crime and punishment to use in your IELTS exam Here are some useful...

10 useful words relating to transport to use in your IELTS exam
10 useful words relating to transport to use in your IELTS exam Here are some useful words that...

10 useful words relating to technology to use in your IELTS exam
10 useful words relating to technology to use in your IELTS exam Here are some useful words that...

Tips for writing a strong conclusion for an IELTS Task 2 essay
Tips for writing a strong conclusion for an IELTS Task 2 essay It’s important to write a strong...

IELTS Task 2 Writing – Choosing the Best Conclusion – Smartphones and Technology
IELTS Task 2 Writing – Choosing the Best Conclusion – Smartphones and Technology Read the IELTS...

IELTS One Skill Retake
IELTS One Skill Retake As recently announced by IDP IELTS, it is now possible for some candidates...

IELTS Reading Test Short Answer Questions – The Importance of Sleep
IELTS Reading Test Short Answer Questions - The Importance of Sleep In today’s free IELTS...

IELTS Reading Test Summary Completion with Words from a List
IELTS Reading Test Summary Completion with Words from a List Summary completion questions are...

IELTS Reading Test Summary Completion with Words from the Passage
IELTS Reading Test Summary Completion with Words from the Passage Summary completion questions are...

IELTS Reading Test Sentence Completion Questions
IELTS Reading Test Sentence Completion Questions Sentence completion questions are often found in...

IELTS Reading Test Passage Multiple-Choice Questions (Choosing Three Answers from Seven Choices)
IELTS Reading Test Passage Multiple-Choice Questions (Choosing Three Answers from Seven Choices)...

IELTS Reading Test Multiple-Choice Questions (Choosing Two Answers from Five Choices)
IELTS Reading Test Multiple-Choice Questions (Choosing Two Answers from Five Choices) In today’s...

IELTS Reading Test Multiple-Choice Questions (Choosing One Answer from Four Choices)
IELTS Reading Test Multiple-Choice Questions (Choosing One Answer from Four Choices) In today’s...

Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking Test
Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking Test The full IELTS Speaking Test takes 11 to 14 minutes. In today’s...

Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test
Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test The full IELTS Speaking Test takes 11 to 14 minutes. In today’s...

Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Test
Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Test The full IELTS Speaking Test takes 11 to 14 minutes. In today’s...

Tips for the IELTS Speaking Test
Tips for the IELTS Speaking Test Practise functional language To perform well in the IELTS...

Word Families in IELTS Task 2 Writing (Technology) (Part 2)
Word Families in IELTS Task 2 Writing (Technology) (Part 2) In our last free resource, the task...

Word Families in IELTS Task 2 Writing (Technology)
Word Families in IELTS Task 2 Writing (Technology) Read the first three paragraphs of the IELTS...

Extending Your Vocabulary for IELTS Using Word Families
Extending Your Vocabulary for IELTS Using Word Families A useful way to extend your vocabulary is...

IELTS Reading Passage (Disinformation) Summary Completion Using Words From the Text
IELTS Reading Passage (Disinformation) Summary Completion Using Words From the Text You will often...

IELTS Reading Passage (Disinformation) Summary Completion Using Words from a List
IELTS Reading Passage (Disinformation) Summary Completion Using Words from a List You will often...

IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Tourism)
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Tourism) What are the advantages and disadvantages...

IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Exercise)
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Exercise) What are the advantages and...

IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Health)
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Health) A Task 2 question and sample answer is...

Using Participle Clauses in IELTS Sentences (crime and punishment)
Using Participle Clauses in IELTS Sentences (crime and punishment) Correct usage of participle...

IELTS Reading Passage and True, False, Not Given Questions (Eclipse)
IELTS Reading Passage and True, False, Not Given Questions Eclipses, among the most captivating...

IELTS Writing Task 2 Question and Model Answer (Climate)
IELTS Writing Task 2 Question and Model Answer (Climate) A Task 2 question and model answer is...

IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer A Task 2 question and model answer is provided...

C1 Antonyms for IELTS
C1 Antonyms Match a word (1-10) with its antonym (opposite meaning) (a-j). 1. Abnormal (adj) 2....

C1 Synonyms for IELTS
C1 Synonyms (a) Look at the words below (1-10) and match them to a synonym (a-j). 1. Abnormal...

C1 Synonyms
C1 Synonyms (a) Look at the words below and match them to a synonym from the choices that follow....

Today’s 10 essential words for level C1
Here are the definitions and an example sentence for today's 10 essential words. Convoluted...

Vocabulary for IELTS – technology
Demonstrating a range of vocabulary is essential for a good result in the IELTS test, so here are...

IELTS speaking topic card model answer
Describe a memorable journey you have taken. You should say: Where you went How you traveled Who...

Understanding reference words for IELTS
What’s wrong with this sentence? Some people believe that a university education should be...

Writing a good body paragraph for IELTS
In the IELTS test, crafting effective body paragraphs is crucial for conveying ideas clearly and...

Vocabulary for IELTS – health
Holistic Definition: Relating to the whole rather than just individual parts; considering the...

Top 10 essential IELTS listening tips
Improving your IELTS listening skills requires consistent practice and focused effort. Here are...

10 essential words for IELTS at Level C1
Here are the definitions and an example sentence for today's 10 essential words. Elaborate (verb):...

Academic Task 1 Band 5.0
IELTS Academic Task 1 writing sample Band 5 Report 2 Band score: approximately 5.0 The answer...

Differences between Academic & General IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English language proficiency test...

CBT and PBT IELTS – which is better?
The CBT (Computer-Based Test) and PBT (Paper-Based Test) versions of the IELTS (International...

IELTS reading exercise 8 – Short answer questions
Mountaineering is a challenging and exhilarating outdoor activity that involves climbing up...

Predicting and anticipating in IELTS
In a previous post we looked at the importance of predicting and anticipating in the IELTS...

So and Such – grammar for IELTS
‘So’ and ‘such’ are often used incorrectly in English. Both so and such are used to ‘give...

Ending a Task 1 Academic report
There are lots of different advice about how to end a Task 1 report, so on this page we have...

Facts about the IELTS writing test
Here’s a collection of some of the most common questions we are asked about the IELTS writing...

Grammar for IELTS Direct & indirect questions
When asking for information in English you can use direct and indirect questions. There are...

Grammar for IELTS adjective order
Adjective order is important if you are using more than one adjective before a noun. There is...

IELTS reading exercise 8 -TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN
This post is another practice exercise for True, False, Not Given style questions. For the main...

IELTS grammar conditional sentences
Complete the conditional sentences exercises below to test your knowledge of conditionals. 1st...

Headings questions in IELTS reading
One of the most common – and most difficult – types of question you are likely to face in the...

13 rules for using articles in IELTS
Articles (a, an, the and Ø) Using articles correctly in English can be very difficult as there are...

IELTS vocabulary for law and order
Essential IELTS vocabulary is split into common IELTS topics and subsections in much more detail...

IELTS grammar – parts of speech
In order to improve your result in the IELTS test, both for speaking and writing, it is important...

Qualifying words in IELTS reading
Qualifying words in IELTS reading By now, you should be familiar with the idea of looking for key...

Talking about people IELTS (Part 3)
Talking about people in the IELTS speaking test lesson 3 Before starting this lesson, make sure...

IELTS reading exercise 7 -TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN
Reading practice exercise 7 Brush up on your reading skills with this short text and questions....

IELTS speaking test 2 with model answers
IELTS speaking practice test 2 This section of the site is for you to try a complete IELTS...

Essential vocabulary for IELTS – the letter ‘C’
Vocabulary for IELTS – words beginning with C We’re back with some more vocabulary for you to test...

7 tips to improve IELTS listening
7 tips to improve IELTS listening So you’ve practiced, you’ve listened to the radio, taken...

Common errors in IELTS writing 1 – ‘Government’
Common errors in IELTS writing 1 - using the word 'government’ Using the correct words in your...

Topic sentences in IELTS writing – how to write them
Topic sentences in IELTS writing are very important as they help you write in a clear and logical...

Making notes in Part 2 speaking – 6 useful tips
Here’s an example of a topic card used in Part Two of the IELTS speaking test: Describe your...

IELTS speaking test tips for the day of your test
So the day has finally arrived – it’s test day! Depending on the test centre you are taking your...

Giving and justifying opinions in the IELTS speaking test
The IELTS speaking test is like most conversations. If you give an opinion, you should justify it,...

IELTS speaking model answer 1 – something you enjoyed doing
This section of the site is for model answers on Part Two topic cards. They are all rated at Band...

Talking about special occasions in the IELTS speaking test
It is common in the IELTS speaking test to be asked to talk about special days or celebrations, so...

Talking about hobbies in the IELTS speaking test
In the IELTS speaking test, the examiner could ask you to talk about your hobbies. Here’s a bad...

Skimming and scanning in IELTS – exercise 1
Skimming and scanning in IELTS – exercise 1

IELTS reading exercise 6 – TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN
Read the text below and answer the TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN questions that follow. After checking...

IELTS reading exercise 5 – Classifying questions
Classifying questions are similar to matching questions – the questions are in statement format,...

IELTS reading exercise 4 – Classifying questions
Read the text below and answer the CLASSIFYING questions that follow. After checking your answers,...

IELTS reading exercise 3 – Text completion questions
This is a text completion exercise. Before you begin, we recommend you take a look at the Text...

IELTS reading exercise 2 – Headings questions
We recommend you read this page about headings style questions before beginning this practice. A...
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IELTS READING EXERCISE 1 – text completion
This is a text completion exercise. Before you begin, we recommend you take a look at the Text...

IELTS reading text completion questions
Text completion questions in IELTS are one of the most common question types. You need to be able...

4 rules for Reported speech in English
The 4 rules for Reported speech in English. Reported speech, also called indirect speech, is what...

IELTS reading parallel expressions
One of the skills that you will be tested on in the IELTS test is the ability to identify parallel...

Can I ask the IELTS examiner to repeat the question?
Can I ask the examiner to repeat the question in the IELTS speaking test?One of our enrolled...

5 tips to improve your IELTS reading
5 tips to improve your IELTS reading Are you taking practice test after practice, but not seeing...

C2 words for IELTS Group 2
Achieving CEFR level C2 vocabulary proficiency is crucial for excelling in the IELTS exam. A rich...

C2 words for IELTS – Group 1
30 words for IELTS Band 8.0+ - use this list to improve your IELTS vocabulary and get a better...