IELTS Blog
Tips, strategies, and study advice to help you achieve your target band score. Each article includes a quiz to test your understanding.
19 articles
Complex Sentences Without the Confusion
Learn to write complex sentences that examiners can understand. Avoid common errors that hurt your Grammatical Range score.
IELTS 12-Week Study Schedule
See the 12-week study schedule for Band 4 to Band 5. Use this table to plan your practice.
Free IELTS Practice Online: What You Can Do for Free
Learn what IELTS practice you can do for free. Find out what costs money and why.
PTE Score 30? Here's Your 12-Week Plan
Get a free 12-week study plan to improve your PTE score from 30 to 42. The same skills work for any English test.
From A2 to B1: A Study Plan for English Tests
Learn how to move from A2 to B1 English level. Get a study plan that works for IELTS, PTE, and other tests.
True/False/Not Given: A Simple Guide
Learn the difference between True, False, and Not Given. See clear examples and practice the "prove it" technique.
Why You Keep Getting Band 4 (And How to Fix It)
Find out the 5 reasons you stay at Band 4. Learn simple fixes for each problem.
IELTS Reading for Beginners: Where to Start
Learn how the IELTS Reading test works. Get two simple strategies to start improving your score today.
IELTS Band 4 = PTE 30 = TOEFL 32: What Your Score Means
Learn what IELTS Band 4, PTE 30, and TOEFL 32 mean. See what scores you need for study, work, and immigration.
IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL: Which Test Should You Take?
Compare IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL in simple English. Learn which test is best for you.
How to Improve from IELTS Band 4 to Band 5
Learn how to move from IELTS Band 4 to Band 5. Understand what Band 5 needs and get a 12-week study plan.
Map and Diagram Questions: Visual Listening Skills
Master map labeling and diagram completion questions. Learn directional vocabulary and strategies for visual question types.
10 Formal Alternatives to Common Words
Replace common words with formal alternatives in IELTS Writing. Learn natural-sounding vocabulary that improves your band score.
Matching Headings: A Step-by-Step Approach
Master matching headings questions with a systematic approach. Learn how to identify main ideas and avoid common traps.
Speaking Part 2: The 1-Minute Preparation Strategy
Make the most of your 1-minute prep time in Speaking Part 2. A simple note-taking method that keeps you talking for 2 minutes.
How to Structure a Band 7+ Task 2 Essay
Master the four-paragraph structure examiners expect. Learn exactly what to write in each section for a Band 7 or higher.
Note-Taking Strategies for IELTS Listening
Learn how to take effective notes during IELTS Listening without falling behind. Practical techniques for all four sections.
True/False/Not Given: The Complete Guide
Understand the difference between False and Not Given in IELTS Reading. Clear examples and strategies for this tricky question type.
Skimming Strategies for IELTS Reading
Learn effective skimming techniques to quickly identify main ideas in IELTS reading passages. Save time and improve your band score.
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