IELTS preparation and practice is undoubtedly a need if you want to succeed in the IELTS test. Very few IELTS candidates can get their desired band score without preparing for the test. That is why even native English speakers use some form of preparation, so they know what to expect on the test day.
We all know that the IELTS test is decisively important for many people. It can make the difference between studying abroad and staying at home; between having your immigration request confirmed or denied.
So, with your IELTS test coming up, you should not leave anything to chance and prepare yourself while you can. However, you don’t need to study non-stop to get the result you need. In fact, evidence suggests that in order to succeed, you only need to study strategically.
In this blog, you will find useful articles that help you study more efficiently and more strategically. As a bonus, these articles will also help you strengthen your reading skill, so read them as much as you can.
As you go over these articles, you will also find links to some beneficial IELTS resources and practice materials. You’ll also find some links to IELTS preparation services, such as mock tests, which will help you reach your full potential.
What IELTS band score do I need?
What IELTS band score do I need? All you need to know about IELTS entry scores. IELTS entry scores are the minimum scores you need to be eligible for migration to a country, admission to an [...]
Paper-based vs Computer-delivered IELTS. The ultimate guide!
Paper-based vs Computer-delivered IELTS. The ultimate guide! Computer-delivered IELTS was introduced in 2017 starting in Australia, and then it became available worldwide. It was an addition to the good old paper-based IELTS, which has been the [...]
7 Good Reasons You Should Take an IELTS Mock Test
7 Good Reasons You Should Take an IELTS Mock Test IELTS mock test is an exact replica of the actual IELTS exam where timing, difficulty, format and marking are the same. Even examiners are the same [...]
How to use Complex Sentences in IELTS writing?
How to use Complex Sentences in IELTS writing? The word “complex” might sound scary these days as everything “simple” is being promoted as the better alternative. But complexity can be simplified too! In fact, “complex” is [...]
How to use TED Talks to boost your IELTS score?
How to use TED Talks to boost your IELTS score? TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. It is the name of a non-profit organization that has been running conferences since 1984 with the mission of [...]
How to improve your Fluency for IELTS Speaking?
How to improve your Fluency for IELTS Speaking? Fluency is the key to a high band score in IELTS speaking. It is the pace of your speech that should be natural and uninterrupted. Being fluent does [...]
True, False or Not Given? That is the question in the IELTS reading!
True, False or Not Given? That is the question in the IELTS reading! IELTS reading test is designed to assess your skill in understanding the whole concept of a passage while paying attention to details. It [...]
Do Discourse Markers get you a higher score in IELTS Speaking?
Do Discourse Markers get you a higher score in IELTS Speaking? IELTS speaking is unique in many ways. For one thing, it is taken separately from the other sections. Another, it induces the most anxiety because [...]
5 Keys to Success in IELTS Listening that Result in the Perfect Score!
5 Keys to Success in IELTS Listening that Result in the Perfect Score! So you have been dreaming about getting a high band score in your upcoming IELTS exam, but the listening section is stressing you [...]
How to expand your vocabulary for a higher band score
How to Expand Your Vocabulary for a Higher Band Score It is essential to have flexible use of a wide range of vocabulary for IELTS as it comprises 25% of your total score on the Writing [...]
Score higher in IELTS Speaking with Idioms
How to Score higher in IELTS Speaking with Idioms + Most common idioms that you can use to get a higher band score. One of the things that differentiate most IELTS candidates from native English speakers is [...]
Time Management Strategies for the IELTS Exam
Time Management Strategies for the IELTS exam As IELTS examiners, one of the hottest feedbacks that we get from IELTS candidates is about the lack of time in the IELTS test. In the Listening test, there [...]
Three Tips for Scoring Higher in IELTS Listening
Three Tips for Scoring Higher in IELTS Listening Most IELTS candidates find the Listening test more challenging than the Reading test. That’s probably because in the reading test, you have the texts right in front of [...]
IELTS Speaking: 5 Examiners’ Tips to Score Higher
IELTS Speaking: 5 Examiners’ Tips to Score Higher For both the actual IELTS exam and TakeIELTS.net's online IELTS mock tests, the Speaking test is made up of three sections. By understanding what happens in these three [...]
Improve your performance by 62% in just 6 hours
Improve Your Performance by 62% in Just 6 Hours There is clear evidence that getting familiar with the IELTS exam and learning the ins and outs of it is the quickest and most effective way of [...]
Four Strategies that help you in IELTS reading
Four Strategies That Will Help You in IELTS Reading One of the common mistakes that many IELTS candidates make in the IELTS Reading test is that they put the questions aside and begin reading the text [...]
The most important 60 seconds in IELTS Speaking
The Most Important 60 Seconds in IELTS Speaking In section 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, you will be given a task card with a topic, and you'll have 60 seconds to prepare your speech. You'll [...]
IELTS Indicator: Your Most Important Questions Answered!
IELTS Indicator: Your Most Important Questions Answered! IELTS Indicator, which is developed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge, is a temporary solution for students who want to continue with their applications at institutions that [...]
Coronavirus and the IELTS exam, what you need to know.
Coronavirus and the IELTS exam, what you need to know. While the IELTS exam tests continue in many places around the world amid the Coronavirus situation, test takers may experience some disruptions when they attend the [...]
IELTS Fees, Dates and Locations by Country, 2021 Update
IELTS Fees, Dates and Locations by Country, 2021 Update The IELTS test is not the property of any particular country. It is owned by a number of organisations in conjunction with each other. These organisations are [...]
How to Save Money on the IELTS Exam
How to Save Money on the IELTS Exam IELTS preparation can be an expensive process. Especially if you have a deadline to meet and a specific band score to achieve. Data shows [...]
Buying the IELTS certificate. A reality or a fraud?
Buying the IELTS certificate. A reality or a fraud? Buying an IELTS certificate and getting rid of difficulties to achieve a high score tempts many candidates to pay a great deal of [...]
Things to Do (And Not to Do) on The IELTS Test Day, And The Days Before
Things to Do (And Not to Do) on The IELTS Test Day, And The Days Before As an IELTS coach, I know that many IELTS candidates are struggling with their tests. As they get closer to [...]
What is The IELTS Test?
What is The IELTS Test? Introduction to IELTS ‘International English Language Testing System’ or IELTS is the most popular English proficiency exam in the world. This exam is owned and managed by IDP, the British Council, [...]
How to Succeed in IELTS With Mock Tests?
How to Succeed in IELTS With Mock Tests? What is an IELTS mock test? An IELTS mock test is exactly similar to an actual IELTS test. It has the same structure, the same difficulty, the same [...]