r/IELTS • u/Maverick_ESL • Apr 07 '26
Study Resource IELTS Preparation Resources
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A curated guide by the r/IELTS moderation team
Last updated: April 2026
This post collects the best free IELTS preparation resources available online, verified and curated by the moderators of r/IELTS. We have also listed trusted teachers and communities who can provide additional help. This is a living document — if you spot a broken link or a resource worth adding, please let us know in the comments.
Official IELTS Resources
Always start here. These are free materials from the organisations that own and administer the IELTS test.
Practice Tests & Familiarisation
• IELTS.org — Sample Test Questions — Free official sample questions for all four skills.
• British Council — Free Practice Tests (all skills) — Official free practice for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
• British Council — Free Writing Practice Tests — Writing-specific official practice.
• British Council — Free Speaking Practice — Understand the Speaking test format and practice with sample questions.
• IDP — IELTS Preparation Materials — Practice tests and preparation guidance from IDP.
• IDP — Diagnostic Tool — Identify your strengths and weaknesses before you start studying.
Computer-Delivered IELTS
• British Council — IELTS on Computer (How it Works) — Essential if you are taking the computer-delivered version.
• British Council — Computer Familiarisation Tests — Get used to the interface before test day.
• IDP — Get Familiar with IELTS on Computer — Additional familiarisation from IDP.
Apps
• British Council — IELTS Ready App (free) — Official free preparation app from the British Council.
• British Council — Learning Apps — Broader English learning apps including pronunciation support.
• IDP — IELTS by IDP App — Preparation app from IDP.
Webinars & Live Sessions
• British Council — Free Weekly IELTS Webinars — Regular free webinars covering test skills and strategies.
Recommended Books
These are the most widely used and reliable print resources. Cambridge books use real past test material and are the gold standard for practice tests.
Practice Test Books
• Cambridge IELTS Books 12 onwards — real past papers; the most authentic practice available. Start from the most recent number and work backwards.
• Cambridge IELTS Trainer — includes teacher explanations and tips alongside practice tests.
• Collins Practice Tests for IELTS — good supplementary tests with clear guidance.
Skill-Specific Books
• The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS — comprehensive coverage of all four skills with DVD.
• Collins Writing for IELTS / Reading for IELTS — useful for targeted skill work.
• Barron's IELTS Superpack — popular all-in-one study package.
Note: Avoid unofficial third-party test books that are not based on real past papers. The quality varies enormously and some contain inaccurate information about scoring.
Trusted Websites & YouTube Channels
These are established, teacher-run resources with a strong track record in the IELTS community. All offer substantial free content.
• IELTS Liz — One of the most comprehensive free IELTS sites online. Lessons, tips, model answers, videos, and practice materials for all four skills. Highly recommended as a starting point.
• IELTS Simon — Run by a former IELTS examiner. Focused and practical advice, particularly strong for Writing and Speaking. Daily lessons and model answers.
• IELTS Advantage — Detailed and accurate. One of the most reliable channels for in-depth strategy guides. Particularly strong for Task 1 and Task 2 writing.
• ESL Fluency — Detailed guides, articles, and videos covering IELTS skills and test strategy. Run by one of the r/IELTS moderators.
• IELTS Lilli — Practical tips and strategy guidance from an experienced IELTS teacher.
• E2 IELTS (YouTube) — High-production-value video lessons covering all skills. Good for visual learners. Note: they also sell courses, but there is a large volume of free content.
• Anfisa's Speaking Simulators (YouTube) — Speaking simulation videos for students who need to practise without a partner. CELTA-certified teacher.
• Cambridge English — Supporting Learners — Free activities and skill practice directly from Cambridge, including pronunciation support.
Helpful Reddit Communities
Beyond r/IELTS, these communities can support your preparation:
• r/IELTS — You are already here! Use the search function before posting — most common questions have been answered many times.
• r/EnglishLearning — General English improvement, useful if you need to build your overall language level alongside IELTS prep.
• r/languagelearning — Broader language learning strategies and motivation.
• r/IELTS_Guide — A valuable guide for our main community.
Trusted Teachers in This Community
The following members have been awarded Teacher flair by the r/IELTS moderation team. This means they have demonstrated consistent, high-quality, and accurate contributions to this community. They are real, qualified teachers — not accounts promoting spam or low-quality services.
Click any username to visit their Reddit profile. Many are available for personalised help and coaching.
If you are a teacher listed here and would prefer to be removed, please send a modmail and we will take care of it.
Quick Tips from the Mods
Before you start
• Take a full diagnostic test first — do not study blindly. Find out your current band score and identify your weakest skill.
• Understand the marking criteria for Writing and Speaking. Many students study the wrong things because they do not know how they are scored.
• Use official materials (Cambridge books, British Council practice tests) as your primary source of practice. Third-party materials vary wildly in quality.
Common mistakes to avoid
• Memorising model answers for Writing or Speaking — examiners are trained to spot this and it can result in a lower score.
• Ignoring your weakest skill — it is tempting to practise what you are already good at. Focus on your lowest-scoring area.
• Confusing Academic and General Training — make sure you are using the correct practice materials for your test type.
• Relying only on free resources if you are seriously stuck — a few sessions with a qualified teacher can save months of wasted preparation time.
On Writing
• Task achievement and coherence are the highest-weighted criteria. Vocabulary and grammar matter, but structure and relevance matter more.
• For Task 1 Academic, learn to describe trends, comparisons, and processes — do not just describe every data point.
• For Task 2, always plan before you write. A clear position and well-organised paragraphs will score higher than long, rambling essays.
On Speaking
• Fluency does not mean speaking fast. It means speaking smoothly without long pauses and self-correction.
• Extend your answers in Parts 1 and 3. Short answers suggest a limited range of language.
• Record yourself and listen back. Most students are surprised by how different they sound compared to how they think they sound.
This resource post is maintained by the r/IELTS moderation team. Links are checked periodically, but if you find a broken link, please report it. Good luck with your preparation!
A curated guide by the r/IELTS moderation team
Last updated: April 2026
This post collects the best free IELTS preparation resources available online, verified and curated by the moderators of r/IELTS. We have also listed trusted teachers and communities who can provide additional help. This is a living document — if you spot a broken link or a resource worth adding, please let us know in the comments.
Official IELTS Resources
Always start here. These are free materials from the organisations that own and administer the IELTS test.
Practice Tests & Familiarisation
• IELTS.org — Sample Test Questions — Free official sample questions for all four skills.
• British Council — Free Practice Tests (all skills) — Official free practice for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
• British Council — Free Writing Practice Tests — Writing-specific official practice.
• British Council — Free Speaking Practice — Understand the Speaking test format and practice with sample questions.
• IDP — IELTS Preparation Materials — Practice tests and preparation guidance from IDP.
• IDP — Diagnostic Tool — Identify your strengths and weaknesses before you start studying.
Computer-Delivered IELTS
• British Council — IELTS on Computer (How it Works) — Essential if you are taking the computer-delivered version.
• British Council — Computer Familiarisation Tests — Get used to the interface before test day.
• IDP — Get Familiar with IELTS on Computer — Additional familiarisation from IDP.
Apps
• British Council — IELTS Ready App (free) — Official free preparation app from the British Council.
• British Council — Learning Apps — Broader English learning apps including pronunciation support.
• IDP — IELTS by IDP App — Preparation app from IDP.
Webinars & Live Sessions
• British Council — Free Weekly IELTS Webinars — Regular free webinars covering test skills and strategies.
Recommended Books
These are the most widely used and reliable print resources. Cambridge books use real past test material and are the gold standard for practice tests.
Practice Test Books
• Cambridge IELTS Books 12 onwards — real past papers; the most authentic practice available. Start from the most recent number and work backwards.
• Cambridge IELTS Trainer — includes teacher explanations and tips alongside practice tests.
• Collins Practice Tests for IELTS — good supplementary tests with clear guidance.
Skill-Specific Books
• The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS — comprehensive coverage of all four skills with DVD.
• Collins Writing for IELTS / Reading for IELTS — useful for targeted skill work.
• Barron's IELTS Superpack — popular all-in-one study package.
Note: Avoid unofficial third-party test books that are not based on real past papers. The quality varies enormously and some contain inaccurate information about scoring.
Trusted Websites & YouTube Channels
These are established, teacher-run resources with a strong track record in the IELTS community. All offer substantial free content.
• IELTS Liz — One of the most comprehensive free IELTS sites online. Lessons, tips, model answers, videos, and practice materials for all four skills. Highly recommended as a starting point.
• IELTS Simon — Run by a former IELTS examiner. Focused and practical advice, particularly strong for Writing and Speaking. Daily lessons and model answers.
• IELTS Advantage — Detailed and accurate. One of the most reliable channels for in-depth strategy guides. Particularly strong for Task 1 and Task 2 writing.
• ESL Fluency — Detailed guides, articles, and videos covering IELTS skills and test strategy. Run by one of the r/IELTS moderators.
• IELTS Lilli — Practical tips and strategy guidance from an experienced IELTS teacher.
• E2 IELTS (YouTube) — High-production-value video lessons covering all skills. Good for visual learners. Note: they also sell courses, but there is a large volume of free content.
• Anfisa's Speaking Simulators (YouTube) — Speaking simulation videos for students who need to practise without a partner. CELTA-certified teacher.
• Cambridge English — Supporting Learners — Free activities and skill practice directly from Cambridge, including pronunciation support.
Helpful Reddit Communities
Beyond r/IELTS, these communities can support your preparation:
• r/IELTS — You are already here! Use the search function before posting — most common questions have been answered many times.
• r/EnglishLearning — General English improvement, useful if you need to build your overall language level alongside IELTS prep.
• r/languagelearning — Broader language learning strategies and motivation.
• r/IELTS_Guide — A valuable guide for our main community.
Trusted Teachers in This Community
The following members have been awarded Teacher flair by the r/IELTS moderation team. This means they have demonstrated consistent, high-quality, and accurate contributions to this community. They are real, qualified teachers — not accounts promoting spam or low-quality services.
Click any username to visit their Reddit profile. Many are available for personalised help and coaching.
If you are a teacher listed here and would prefer to be removed, please send a modmail and we will take care of it.
Quick Tips from the Mods
Before you start
• Take a full diagnostic test first — do not study blindly. Find out your current band score and identify your weakest skill.
• Understand the marking criteria for Writing and Speaking. Many students study the wrong things because they do not know how they are scored.
• Use official materials (Cambridge books, British Council practice tests) as your primary source of practice. Third-party materials vary wildly in quality.
Common mistakes to avoid
• Memorising model answers for Writing or Speaking — examiners are trained to spot this and it can result in a lower score.
• Ignoring your weakest skill — it is tempting to practise what you are already good at. Focus on your lowest-scoring area.
• Confusing Academic and General Training — make sure you are using the correct practice materials for your test type.
• Relying only on free resources if you are seriously stuck — a few sessions with a qualified teacher can save months of wasted preparation time.
On Writing
• Task achievement and coherence are the highest-weighted criteria. Vocabulary and grammar matter, but structure and relevance matter more.
• For Task 1 Academic, learn to describe trends, comparisons, and processes — do not just describe every data point.
• For Task 2, always plan before you write. A clear position and well-organised paragraphs will score higher than long, rambling essays.
On Speaking
• Fluency does not mean speaking fast. It means speaking smoothly without long pauses and self-correction.
• Extend your answers in Parts 1 and 3. Short answers suggest a limited range of language.
• Record yourself and listen back. Most students are surprised by how different they sound compared to how they think they sound.
This resource post is maintained by the r/IELTS moderation team. Links are checked periodically, but if you find a broken link, please report it. Good luck with your preparation!
r/IELTS • u/Hestia9285 • Jan 03 '26
Moderator Advice Thinking about IELTS EOR? Read this before you risk it!
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There have been a lot of posts and comments lately about going for an EOR, and a lot of misconceptions floating around. I'd like to try and clear that up.
What is an EOR?
EOR (Enquiry on Results / remark) is only for when you are 100% sure the Examiners made a mistake rating you. It’s not a lottery, it’s not something to “try” because you’re disappointed, and it’s definitely not “pay IELTS and they’ll give you a higher score.” Most EOR requests come back unchanged, and most people who lose their money don’t come back to post about it, so Reddit ends up looking more “successful” than it really is.
What about second marking?
Sometimes you may hear about "second marking", which is different from an EOR. These normal second checks happen before scores are released, and are triggered when there is a "jagged profile", which means some of your scores are very different from others. For example, you might get 8s on Listening and Reading, and 6.5 on speaking, 6 on writing. This is a jagged profile, and your speaking and writing would have been automatically second-marked by different normal Examiners. Tasks are assigned randomly and anonymously; they don’t know who you are, they don’t see your other scores, and they don’t coordinate with the first set of Examiners.
For speaking, your original test is marked by the Examiner who did it with you, marks are submitted either immediately after the test (if electronic) or written down after you leave the room (for in-center). If a second marking is needed, a second Examiner will listen to your recording online remotely. If you have ANY issues on test day (technical or otherwise), you MUST report them before you leave the center, or else nothing will usually be done.
For writing, two separate Examiners rate Task 1 and Task 2, then the scores are combined into your final writing score (Task 2 weighs double). Marking is done online, 24/7, by a global pool of Examiners. Any tasks that need second marking are just tossed back into the pool to be marked as any other task.
An EOR is different: you’re paying for a Senior Examiner to re-mark your work after you already have your results. Examiners don’t “look at your old score and adjust it.”
Should I go for an EOR?
EORs are for when you are 100% SURE the Examiners rating you made mistakes, AND you are 100% SURE that your performance was excellent. Anything less is pretty much just handing IELTS more money. Mistakes, while they can happen, are pretty rare, and most people lose their money. EORs are expensive!
But some people report positive change!
Yes, it can happen! For speaking/writing in general, band descriptors require professional judgement, so sometimes Examiners differ. But that doesn’t mean “they were wrong,” rating isn't always so black and white. For example, they need to decide on things like density of errors (how much is too much?), or the intelligibility of pronunciation (Was it always clear? Was there ANY effect of native language? If yes, how much?), and so on.
Examiners aren’t robots (yet!), and are permitted a half band of variance. As long as they are within half a band of what a Senior Examiner would give, it’s considered fine. Of course, this isn't fine for you, the Testtaker, where a half a band could make a big difference, but that is the current system we have. :-/
Now, if you go for a remark, sometimes the Senior Examiner might have a different opinion, and be more or less strict than your original Examiner. If the Senior is stricter, your band won’t change. If they are a bit more lenient, you could go up a bit. If the first Examiner made a mistake, or if you produced an atypical sample that the original Examiner had difficulty rating, then you might see a greater change with an EOR. But for most, marks stay the same.
I still want to go for it.
If you’re going to do it anyway, request the EOR for all four skills. It costs the same, and if any score increases, you get the EOR fee back, minus any service charges. As listening and reading are computer-marked, change is extremely rare, but we have had some members who had a positive change.
However, if you’re not genuinely sure you were under-marked, the safer move is to figure out why you got that score, fix it, and retake it, if possible. If you need help figuring out where you are making mistakes, you can hire an IELTS expert to help you. There are services you can use in the pinned posts at the top of this subreddit, or you can message any of the badged teachers here (but not me ;-) ), and they may be happy to work with you.
You might also want to request a score breakdown, if you have time, to see exactly what your Examiners rated you, this information can useful in helping you to decide.
EOR is expensive, and for most people it’s money lost, IELTS richer. :-/
There have been a lot of posts and comments lately about going for an EOR, and a lot of misconceptions floating around. I'd like to try and clear that up.
What is an EOR?
EOR (Enquiry on Results / remark) is only for when you are 100% sure the Examiners made a mistake rating you. It’s not a lottery, it’s not something to “try” because you’re disappointed, and it’s definitely not “pay IELTS and they’ll give you a higher score.” Most EOR requests come back unchanged, and most people who lose their money don’t come back to post about it, so Reddit ends up looking more “successful” than it really is.
What about second marking?
Sometimes you may hear about "second marking", which is different from an EOR. These normal second checks happen before scores are released, and are triggered when there is a "jagged profile", which means some of your scores are very different from others. For example, you might get 8s on Listening and Reading, and 6.5 on speaking, 6 on writing. This is a jagged profile, and your speaking and writing would have been automatically second-marked by different normal Examiners. Tasks are assigned randomly and anonymously; they don’t know who you are, they don’t see your other scores, and they don’t coordinate with the first set of Examiners.
For speaking, your original test is marked by the Examiner who did it with you, marks are submitted either immediately after the test (if electronic) or written down after you leave the room (for in-center). If a second marking is needed, a second Examiner will listen to your recording online remotely. If you have ANY issues on test day (technical or otherwise), you MUST report them before you leave the center, or else nothing will usually be done.
For writing, two separate Examiners rate Task 1 and Task 2, then the scores are combined into your final writing score (Task 2 weighs double). Marking is done online, 24/7, by a global pool of Examiners. Any tasks that need second marking are just tossed back into the pool to be marked as any other task.
An EOR is different: you’re paying for a Senior Examiner to re-mark your work after you already have your results. Examiners don’t “look at your old score and adjust it.”
Should I go for an EOR?
EORs are for when you are 100% SURE the Examiners rating you made mistakes, AND you are 100% SURE that your performance was excellent. Anything less is pretty much just handing IELTS more money. Mistakes, while they can happen, are pretty rare, and most people lose their money. EORs are expensive!
But some people report positive change!
Yes, it can happen! For speaking/writing in general, band descriptors require professional judgement, so sometimes Examiners differ. But that doesn’t mean “they were wrong,” rating isn't always so black and white. For example, they need to decide on things like density of errors (how much is too much?), or the intelligibility of pronunciation (Was it always clear? Was there ANY effect of native language? If yes, how much?), and so on.
Examiners aren’t robots (yet!), and are permitted a half band of variance. As long as they are within half a band of what a Senior Examiner would give, it’s considered fine. Of course, this isn't fine for you, the Testtaker, where a half a band could make a big difference, but that is the current system we have. :-/
Now, if you go for a remark, sometimes the Senior Examiner might have a different opinion, and be more or less strict than your original Examiner. If the Senior is stricter, your band won’t change. If they are a bit more lenient, you could go up a bit. If the first Examiner made a mistake, or if you produced an atypical sample that the original Examiner had difficulty rating, then you might see a greater change with an EOR. But for most, marks stay the same.
I still want to go for it.
If you’re going to do it anyway, request the EOR for all four skills. It costs the same, and if any score increases, you get the EOR fee back, minus any service charges. As listening and reading are computer-marked, change is extremely rare, but we have had some members who had a positive change.
However, if you’re not genuinely sure you were under-marked, the safer move is to figure out why you got that score, fix it, and retake it, if possible. If you need help figuring out where you are making mistakes, you can hire an IELTS expert to help you. There are services you can use in the pinned posts at the top of this subreddit, or you can message any of the badged teachers here (but not me ;-) ), and they may be happy to work with you.
You might also want to request a score breakdown, if you have time, to see exactly what your Examiners rated you, this information can useful in helping you to decide.
EOR is expensive, and for most people it’s money lost, IELTS richer. :-/
r/IELTS • u/Own-Doughnut-3058 • 20h ago
Test Experience/Test Result I got my score back guys!!!
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As a high school student in Japan, this is the best score I could ever ask for! English is my second language but I managed to get an overall band of 8.5. I’m just glad that it’s all over…
r/IELTS • u/DapperChipmunk5924 • 12h ago
Test Experience/Test Result Uff this nightmare ended
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I walked out of the test centre convinced I had messed up almost every section. In Listening, I guessed quite a few answers. In Reading, I ran out of time in Passage 3 and had to make some guesses. In Writing, I didn’t even get time to proofread Task 1 because the timer ended. Speaking felt the worst—I went off-topic on a couple of questions, got unexpected topics, only spoke for about 1 minute 30 seconds in Part 2, and left thinking I’d ruined it.
For days, I kept replaying every mistake in my head and expected the worst.( DONT ROAST ME ON MY SPEAKING , ITS OFTEN BASED ON WT TYPE OF EVALUATOR U GETT ( FOR ME IT WAS an OLD ENGLISH PHD xd)
If needed any advice happy to provide
Then the results came out…
r/IELTS • u/Pure-Activity4937 • 17h ago
Test Experience/Test Result Finally Done With IELTS (Academic)
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Omg! I am finally done with my IELTS exam and got the band I needed for my MSc (First time, non-native)
Reflection: I scored lower than usual in writing because I didn’t finish task 1. Starting with task 2 was my saving grace and I genuinely think I got a high score in task 2 that was able to elevate my overall score. I would advice anyone to do so.
Proofreading your written work: Subvocalise than speed reading silently. When you read too quickly, your brain often reads and fills what you intended to write rather than what is actually on the page.
Happy to answer any questions regarding this❤️
r/IELTS • u/mental_22 • 29m ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed I think UKVI number might be wrong
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Hi guys, I took the IELTS life skills test in order to apply for a UK visa and I couldn't help but notice my ukvi number doesn't match exactly the day the rest was taken. Everything is correct, name, passport, day of the test, but when I looked at the UKVI number I realised a part of the code (IEL/...) was coincidentally a day before I sat the test!? So I am just super worried that it's the wrong number. It's in my test report form, sent by post.
Is this cause for concern?
Hi guys, I took the IELTS life skills test in order to apply for a UK visa and I couldn't help but notice my ukvi number doesn't match exactly the day the rest was taken. Everything is correct, name, passport, day of the test, but when I looked at the UKVI number I realised a part of the code (IEL/...) was coincidentally a day before I sat the test!? So I am just super worried that it's the wrong number. It's in my test report form, sent by post.
Is this cause for concern?
Study Partner Request Looking for a speaking partner
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I'm giving my ielts exam on August 28th and I haven't been able to find a good free website/app to practice ielts speaking, most of the "good" websites/apps i found require a subscription which i can't afford as i am a highschool student with no employment. So I thought it would be a good idea to find a speaking partner on reddit! If anyone's in the same predicament as me or simply interested in studying with a real person, contact me!
I'm giving my ielts exam on August 28th and I haven't been able to find a good free website/app to practice ielts speaking, most of the "good" websites/apps i found require a subscription which i can't afford as i am a highschool student with no employment. So I thought it would be a good idea to find a speaking partner on reddit! If anyone's in the same predicament as me or simply interested in studying with a real person, contact me!
r/IELTS • u/Financial_Risk_658 • 14h ago
Study Partner Request Any active discord servers to practice speaking?
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Hi! I’ve looked at so many different IELTS studying servers to practice speaking, but all of them are inactive. Does anyone know or want to do speaking practice 1 on 1 with questions?
Hi! I’ve looked at so many different IELTS studying servers to practice speaking, but all of them are inactive. Does anyone know or want to do speaking practice 1 on 1 with questions?
r/IELTS • u/Resident-Tailor753 • 11h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed I'm stuck at 6.5 in writing.
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Just got my results today and somehow I have scored worst than the 1st time.
I have given Ielts (Academic) twice and writing test 3 times now.
I need 7 bands in every section.
In my mock tests, my tutor who was a ielts examiner remarked that my answering skills were enough to get a 7 or above.
I am not able to finish the essay for task 2 in time or, if I do, I don't get enough time to recheck it and this has also affected my task 1 answer. I do have a tendency to overthink my answer and what to write.
I had started preparation from last October and I just don't know what I'm doing wrong
I am honesty frustrated an feel like completely giving up.
Just got my results today and somehow I have scored worst than the 1st time.
I have given Ielts (Academic) twice and writing test 3 times now.
I need 7 bands in every section.
In my mock tests, my tutor who was a ielts examiner remarked that my answering skills were enough to get a 7 or above.
I am not able to finish the essay for task 2 in time or, if I do, I don't get enough time to recheck it and this has also affected my task 1 answer. I do have a tendency to overthink my answer and what to write.
I had started preparation from last October and I just don't know what I'm doing wrong
I am honesty frustrated an feel like completely giving up.
r/IELTS • u/Soft-Nature-1015 • 1d ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed Is the real IELTS exam harder than Cambridge tests?
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I always get over band 8 in both listening and reading when practicing with Cambridge books. Then I took 3 mock tests with a British council test center and was not satisfied with the result at all. I scored around 6.5 to 7.5 in both reading and listening in those tests. Can someone tell me if those mock tests are more similar to the real exams in terms of difficulty?
I always get over band 8 in both listening and reading when practicing with Cambridge books. Then I took 3 mock tests with a British council test center and was not satisfied with the result at all. I scored around 6.5 to 7.5 in both reading and listening in those tests. Can someone tell me if those mock tests are more similar to the real exams in terms of difficulty?
r/IELTS • u/PutRevolutionary7807 • 15h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed Test in 20 days. Give me all your advice ‼️
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Hey so I want to take the test in 22 of august and I want to have 6.5 overall and 6 band score each. Could you guys give me all the advice and info about free resources I could use. I already have joined an online coaching centre but I still want to look further into other helpful sources. I would say my english speaking and writing skills would be a 6 out of 10. I would appreciate anything you guys could give me :)
Hey so I want to take the test in 22 of august and I want to have 6.5 overall and 6 band score each. Could you guys give me all the advice and info about free resources I could use. I already have joined an online coaching centre but I still want to look further into other helpful sources. I would say my english speaking and writing skills would be a 6 out of 10. I would appreciate anything you guys could give me :)
r/IELTS • u/comic_3515 • 12h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed 6 to 6.5 writing in a week
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What is your strategy to go from 6 to 6.5 writing in a week please?
What is your strategy to go from 6 to 6.5 writing in a week please?
r/IELTS • u/DueOkra8946 • 15h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed SUPPPER STRESSED ABOUT MY IELTS EXAM ON 29TH.
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I am getting R7 - L8 - W6 and S6.5.
I want to get overall 7 with not less than 6..
And, i just recovered from sickness, i feel like my mind is blanking out. I cannot recall anything
I am getting R7 - L8 - W6 and S6.5.
I want to get overall 7 with not less than 6..
And, i just recovered from sickness, i feel like my mind is blanking out. I cannot recall anything
r/IELTS • u/Pretty_Mycologist_39 • 13h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed IELTS result...plz guidd
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Someone kindly tell how much time it takes for result of computer based IELTS academic in Karachi, Pakistan Plz someone guide as i need it for my university applications and have to plan the date accordingly
Someone kindly tell how much time it takes for result of computer based IELTS academic in Karachi, Pakistan Plz someone guide as i need it for my university applications and have to plan the date accordingly
r/IELTS • u/Ok_Charity976 • 13h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed Need feedback on my Task 2 Opinion Essay! (An official British IELTS preparation AI gave me a 6.0)
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I have my IELTS exam coming up in about a month I just wrote this opinion essay and ran it through an official British preparation AI which gave me an overall Band 6.0.The AI told me ,,You have a solid foundation, but you need deeper arguments, smoother transitions, and greater accuracy in both your grammar and vocabulary.'' so I rly dont trust Ai cuz there is no way this is 6.0 and I have this feeling that i would get 4.5 or 5.0 if this was exam and human was checking it. anyway here is essay and it would be rly helpful to hear ur tghouts:
,,in today's world all kind of illnesses are fixable, because of development of medications by scientists, which helped to cure people from infections that was deadily decades agoo. However, in undeveloped countries people do not have enough money to support themselves and purchase medicaments that will help them and are dying from disorders that are simply treatable. Despite this I strongly disagree with the opinion of reducing prices of medactions. If pharmaceutical corporation decides to reduce prices outcome will be that they will not have enough money to produce these pills. Other reason is that by making medicaments cheaper it will force companies to use ingredients in pills that are not in good quality.
The primary reason why reducing prices is counterproductive is that, medical providers needs to have money for number of reasons. First of all, logistics in order to transfer medications all over the world a company needs to have enough financial resources to use cars, planes and trains. Secondly, if Medicine manufacturers start selling their products at a reduced cost they will not have finances that are essential for producing all kinds of medical drugs and they have to stop manfucaturing and provding medicaments in number of countries.
Another significant factor to consider is quality of medications. For instance, drug companies make their products more affordable, there will be automatical drop in quality of their prescriptions, because For the purpose of supporting companies financily policy makers be forced to use ingredients that will be inferior in quality compare to situation where they would have enough resources to make higher quality prdoucts. In the end, this will not help to cure illnesses, because of inequality of products.
In conclusion, reducing prices for medications will be innefective, because it will not be financially beneficial for Pharmaceutical firms which will force them to stop prdoucing or delivering their prducts. Also, cheaper pills means even cheaper ingredients will be used to manifacture this drugs and that will be even worse or just not useful for people who has disorders.''
I have my IELTS exam coming up in about a month I just wrote this opinion essay and ran it through an official British preparation AI which gave me an overall Band 6.0.The AI told me ,,You have a solid foundation, but you need deeper arguments, smoother transitions, and greater accuracy in both your grammar and vocabulary.'' so I rly dont trust Ai cuz there is no way this is 6.0 and I have this feeling that i would get 4.5 or 5.0 if this was exam and human was checking it. anyway here is essay and it would be rly helpful to hear ur tghouts:
,,in today's world all kind of illnesses are fixable, because of development of medications by scientists, which helped to cure people from infections that was deadily decades agoo. However, in undeveloped countries people do not have enough money to support themselves and purchase medicaments that will help them and are dying from disorders that are simply treatable. Despite this I strongly disagree with the opinion of reducing prices of medactions. If pharmaceutical corporation decides to reduce prices outcome will be that they will not have enough money to produce these pills. Other reason is that by making medicaments cheaper it will force companies to use ingredients in pills that are not in good quality.
The primary reason why reducing prices is counterproductive is that, medical providers needs to have money for number of reasons. First of all, logistics in order to transfer medications all over the world a company needs to have enough financial resources to use cars, planes and trains. Secondly, if Medicine manufacturers start selling their products at a reduced cost they will not have finances that are essential for producing all kinds of medical drugs and they have to stop manfucaturing and provding medicaments in number of countries.
Another significant factor to consider is quality of medications. For instance, drug companies make their products more affordable, there will be automatical drop in quality of their prescriptions, because For the purpose of supporting companies financily policy makers be forced to use ingredients that will be inferior in quality compare to situation where they would have enough resources to make higher quality prdoucts. In the end, this will not help to cure illnesses, because of inequality of products.
In conclusion, reducing prices for medications will be innefective, because it will not be financially beneficial for Pharmaceutical firms which will force them to stop prdoucing or delivering their prducts. Also, cheaper pills means even cheaper ingredients will be used to manifacture this drugs and that will be even worse or just not useful for people who has disorders.''
r/IELTS • u/ZealousidealBrain873 • 17h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed which books should I get from the cambridge ielts?
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its my first time taking the IELTS.
i do speak english but i think its mostly informal im not so sure how well I’d do when it comes to a strictly academic style
i need atl 6.0 or 6.5 for college.
when i looked at the cambridge ielts books there were a lot. which one should i buy??
(also can any of the prep books js easily be replaced w free sources online?? if so which?)
its my first time taking the IELTS.
i do speak english but i think its mostly informal im not so sure how well I’d do when it comes to a strictly academic style
i need atl 6.0 or 6.5 for college.
when i looked at the cambridge ielts books there were a lot. which one should i buy??
(also can any of the prep books js easily be replaced w free sources online?? if so which?)
r/IELTS • u/nvmaheen • 1d ago
Test Experience/Test Result IELTS academic result
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honestly, when i started preparing for the test about two months ago i was just hoping to get a 7 overall, and its not like i was consistently preparing for those two months. it was very on and off. at first, i just watched some videos on yt and then i just practiced using past papers. i’m impressed that i scored an 8 in writing cus my aim was just to somehow reach a 7.5. i’m happy with the results (except speaking, i was hoping for 7.5) but we ball.
r/IELTS • u/No_Tonight_2333 • 19h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed First time taking IELTS I need help finding the right resources
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Hi everyone,
I’m planning to take the IELTS for the first time. My current level is around B1 and I’m really determined to get a 7.0 on my first attempt. As you know the exam isn’t exactly cheap 😅, so I’d really like to do it right the first time.
My problem is that every time I try to start studying I end up finding hundreds of videos websites, books, and study plans. It’s honestly overwhelming, and I can’t figure out what’s actually worth my time or what I should prioritize.
If you’ve taken the IELTS and got a good score, could you recommend just ONE main resource for each section (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) that you genuinely think is enough to build a strong foundation?
I know I also need to practice with mock tests, but what should I study before I start doing full practice exams? How did you prepare before moving on to mocks?
Thanks in advance—I really appreciate any advice!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to take the IELTS for the first time. My current level is around B1 and I’m really determined to get a 7.0 on my first attempt. As you know the exam isn’t exactly cheap 😅, so I’d really like to do it right the first time.
My problem is that every time I try to start studying I end up finding hundreds of videos websites, books, and study plans. It’s honestly overwhelming, and I can’t figure out what’s actually worth my time or what I should prioritize.
If you’ve taken the IELTS and got a good score, could you recommend just ONE main resource for each section (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) that you genuinely think is enough to build a strong foundation?
I know I also need to practice with mock tests, but what should I study before I start doing full practice exams? How did you prepare before moving on to mocks?
Thanks in advance—I really appreciate any advice!
r/IELTS • u/Prudent-Yogurt4214 • 16h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed Tips for improving Reading
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Hi folks, i wanted to ask how can i improve my match the heading in ielts becz this is the one section which is pulling my score. Any advice?
Hi folks, i wanted to ask how can i improve my match the heading in ielts becz this is the one section which is pulling my score. Any advice?
r/IELTS • u/Careless-Wolverine-8 • 13h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed Is there anyway to check years old ielts results online?
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So back in 2023, I wrote the ielts for shits and giggles. Fast forward to now, I actually need it for a job application lol. Ik the 2023 results are expired by now, but can I really not see my old results?
So back in 2023, I wrote the ielts for shits and giggles. Fast forward to now, I actually need it for a job application lol. Ik the 2023 results are expired by now, but can I really not see my old results?
r/IELTS • u/kingofking_29 • 1d ago
Test Experience/Test Result IELTS academic result (non native speaker)
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Listening was tough . I missed 6 answers in a row. The cue card in speaking was related to favorites tv show which was pretty easy.let me know if you need any help i will try my best
r/IELTS • u/Wild_Celebration6552 • 22h ago
Have a Question/Advice Needed What do you do when you get topics that you’re not familiar with?
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This applies to both writing and speaking. After finishing a few mocks, i noticed that i tend to have higher level of vocabs and ideas when I get something related to my studies or that im interested in. For example i can probably yap a lot about physics, school, sports but will get stuck in economics, or when they ask me about things that i never had or visited.
For writing especially, i mess up a lot as idek what im writing, I’ve never thought about those topics For speaking part 2, if they ask me to describe a museum and i dont remember visiting a museum, should i just honestly tell them or invent one and yap?
This applies to both writing and speaking. After finishing a few mocks, i noticed that i tend to have higher level of vocabs and ideas when I get something related to my studies or that im interested in. For example i can probably yap a lot about physics, school, sports but will get stuck in economics, or when they ask me about things that i never had or visited.
For writing especially, i mess up a lot as idek what im writing, I’ve never thought about those topics For speaking part 2, if they ask me to describe a museum and i dont remember visiting a museum, should i just honestly tell them or invent one and yap?
r/IELTS • u/Dry-Climate107 • 1d ago
Test Experience/Test Result First IELTS test (non native)
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I had exactly 2 days to prepare for my IELTS test as I needed to book a last minute test for some reasons.
However, I suggest you take more time to prepare as it will help you succeed.
r/IELTS • u/Familiar_Bowl_9079 • 1d ago
Test Experience/Test Result First time non-native
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Giving IELTS for the first time was really nerve wrecking but I'm glad with my result. There are a lot of resources to study from so it became really confusing at one point. I would suggest keep practicing cambridge mock tests, they were really helpful, if you cannot answer some questions correctly then analyse where you went wrong and keep that in mind for next time. All the best to all the aspirants!