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Practical articles for every part of the IELTS test: worked examples, model answers, study advice and the mistakes that cost candidates marks.

IELTS Listening

13 articles

IELTS Listening form completion question on an exam paper with gaps for name, date and phone number, a pen and headphones nearby.

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Form Completion: Tips, Example and Traps

Learn what IELTS Listening form completion questions are, how to tackle them step by step, and the common traps that lose marks. Includes a realistic example and practical tips.

11 min read

IELTS Listening note completion task on an exam paper with headings, bullet points and gaps for answers.

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Note Completion: Tips, Strategy & Practice

Learn how to answer IELTS Listening note completion questions confidently. This guide covers the format, a proven strategy, a worked example with audio transcript, and common traps to avoid.

9 min read

An IELTS Listening table completion task on an exam paper, showing a table with gaps and a pencil

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Table Completion: Tips, Example and Common Traps

Learn how to tackle IELTS Listening table completion questions. Get practical table completion tips, a full worked example with a transcript, and avoid the most common traps.

8 min read

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IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Sentence Completion: Tips, Strategy & Practice

Learn how to answer IELTS Listening sentence completion questions with a clear step-by-step strategy, a worked example with a distractor, and essential tips to avoid common mistakes.

10 min read

Close-up of an IELTS Listening summary completion task on an exam paper, showing a paragraph with numbered gaps and a word box of options.

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Summary Completion: Tips, Example and Traps

Learn how to tackle IELTS Listening summary completion questions, whether with or without a word box. Step-by-step strategy, a realistic worked example, and essential tips to avoid common mistakes.

11 min read

IELTS Listening short answer questions on an exam paper with a pen and headphones

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Short Answer Questions: Tips, Example and Traps

Learn how to answer short answer questions in IELTS Listening. Get step-by-step strategy, a realistic example with transcript, and the traps to avoid.

11 min read

IELTS Listening multiple choice question sample on an exam paper with options A, B, C and a pencil marking one answer.

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Multiple Choice: Tips, Strategy and Common Traps

Learn how to answer IELTS Listening multiple choice questions confidently. Discover a proven strategy, see a worked example, and avoid the traps that cost marks.

8 min read

IELTS Listening answer sheet with multiple choice questions showing a multiple answers question, options A to E, pencil and eraser nearby

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Multiple Answers: Tips, Example and Traps

Learn how to tackle IELTS Listening multiple choice questions where you must choose TWO letters. Get a clear strategy, see a realistic example, and avoid the most common traps.

9 min read

IELTS Listening matching question example on an exam paper with a numbered list of items and a box of lettered options.

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Matching Questions: Tips, Strategy and Example

Learn a step-by-step strategy for IELTS Listening matching questions. Discover how to handle extra options, paraphrase, and distractors in Parts 2 and 3.

10 min read

Illustration of an IELTS Listening map labelling question on an exam paper with a compass and labelled buildings.

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Map Labelling: Tips, Strategy and Practice

Learn how to tackle IELTS Listening map labelling questions with a proven strategy, realistic examples and tips to avoid common mistakes.

8 min read

IELTS Listening flow chart completion question on an exam paper showing a process with arrows and gaps to fill

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Flow Chart Completion: Strategy & Tips for Process Questions

Learn how to tackle IELTS Listening flow chart completion questions. Follow our step-by-step strategy, see a worked example, and avoid common mistakes on process questions in Parts 3 and 4.

8 min read

IELTS Listening diagram labelling question on an exam paper showing a machine with numbered parts to label using words from the recording.

IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening Diagram Labelling: Tips, Strategy and Practice

Learn how to tackle IELTS Listening diagram labelling questions with a proven strategy, realistic examples, and essential tips to avoid common mistakes.

11 min read

IELTS Reading

17 articles

Close-up of an IELTS Reading test paper showing True False Not Given questions with a pencil marking answers.

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading True False Not Given: Tips, Example and Traps

Learn how to answer IELTS Reading True False Not Given questions accurately. This guide explains the difference between false and not given, gives you a proven strategy, and helps you avoid common mistakes.

10 min read

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IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Yes No Not Given: Tips, Strategy & Practice

Learn how to tackle IELTS Reading Yes No Not Given questions. This guide covers a proven strategy, a worked example, and common mistakes to help you accurately identify the writer's views.

11 min read

Close-up of an IELTS Reading multiple choice question on an exam paper with a pencil circling option B

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Multiple Choice: Tips, Strategy and Practice

Learn how to answer IELTS Reading multiple choice questions efficiently. This guide covers a clear strategy, common mistakes and a worked example to boost your score.

13 min read

IELTS Reading multiple answers question on an exam paper with options A to E highlighted

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Multiple Answers: Tips, Strategy and Example

Learn how to tackle IELTS Reading multiple choice questions with more than one answer. This guide covers a clear strategy, a worked example and common mistakes to avoid.

11 min read

IELTS Reading matching headings question example on an exam paper with Roman numeral headings and lettered paragraphs

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Matching Headings: Tips, Example and Traps

Master IELTS Reading matching headings questions with a step-by-step strategy, a realistic worked example, and the most common traps to avoid.

11 min read

IELTS Reading matching information question type on an exam paper with highlighted paragraphs and questions

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Matching Information: Tips, Strategy and Sample

Learn how to tackle IELTS Reading matching information questions, where you match statements to the correct paragraph. Includes a complete strategy, sample passage and explained answers.

11 min read

IELTS Reading matching features question example on an exam paper with statements and a list of researchers labelled A, B, C.

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Matching Features: Tips, Example and Strategy

Learn how to tackle IELTS Reading matching features questions. This guide covers a clear strategy, a worked example, and tips to match statements to people or theories quickly and accurately.

10 min read

IELTS Reading matching sentence endings question on an exam paper with a pencil and highlighter

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Matching Sentence Endings: Tips, Example and Traps

Learn how to answer IELTS Reading matching sentence endings questions. Discover a clear strategy, see a worked example and avoid the most common mistakes.

11 min read

Close-up of an IELTS Reading sentence completion exam question with a pencil filling in a gap on an answer sheet.

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Sentence Completion: Tips, Examples and Traps

Learn how to answer IELTS Reading sentence completion questions confidently. This guide covers a proven strategy, sample task with explanations, and common traps to avoid.

11 min read

Close-up of an IELTS Reading short answer questions task on an exam paper with a pencil and highlighted keywords.

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Short Answer Questions: Tips, Strategy and Practice

Learn how to answer IELTS Reading short answer questions correctly. Understand the word limit, find paraphrased answers in the passage, and avoid common traps with our expert guide.

10 min read

IELTS Reading summary completion question example on an exam paper with highlighted gaps and a pen

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Summary Completion: Tips, Strategy & Example

Learn how to answer IELTS Reading summary completion questions where you take words from the passage. Includes a clear strategy, sample passage and questions, and a fully worked example.

11 min read

IELTS Reading summary completion with word list question on an exam paper, showing a box of options labelled A to F and a gapped summary.

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Summary Completion with Word List: Tips and Sample

Summary completion with a word list asks you to choose the correct letter from a box of options. Learn a reliable strategy and avoid the most common traps.

11 min read

IELTS Reading note completion question on an exam paper with highlighted notes and a pencil

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Note Completion: Tips, Strategy and Sample

Learn how to tackle IELTS Reading note completion questions efficiently. This guide covers a proven strategy, a worked example and practical tips to boost your score.

10 min read

A close-up of an IELTS Reading table completion question on an exam paper, showing a table with gaps and a passage beside it.

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Table Completion: Tips, Example and Strategy

Struggling with IELTS Reading table completion? Learn a clear step-by-step strategy, see a realistic worked example and discover essential table completion tips to boost your score.

10 min read

IELTS Reading flow chart completion question on an exam paper with arrows showing a process

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Flow Chart Completion: Tips, Example and Traps

A practical guide to IELTS Reading flow chart completion questions, with a clear strategy, a full worked example and the mistakes to avoid.

10 min read

IELTS Reading diagram labelling question on an exam paper with a technical diagram and numbered labels to complete

IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Diagram Labelling: Tips, Example and Traps

Learn how to tackle IELTS Reading diagram labelling questions with a proven strategy, a worked example, and practical tips to avoid common mistakes.

9 min read

IELTS Writing

16 articles

IELTS Writing Task 1 line graph question on an exam paper with a rising and falling line

IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph: Structure, Language and Model Answer

A complete guide to IELTS Writing Task 1 line graphs: what the task requires, how to plan, useful language and a high-scoring model answer.

8 min read

Illustration of an IELTS Writing Task 1 bar chart on an exam paper with a pen and highlighted key features.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Chart: How to Describe, Structure and Model Answer

Learn how to describe an IELTS Writing Task 1 bar chart with a clear structure, essential vocabulary, and a model answer. Perfect for Academic candidates aiming for a high band score.

8 min read

Illustration of an IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 pie chart question with two pie charts showing proportions, a pen, and a lined answer…

IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Task 1 Pie Chart: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Learn how to describe an IELTS Writing Task 1 pie chart with a clear structure, essential vocabulary, and a band 9 model answer. Avoid common mistakes and boost your report-writing skills.

9 min read

An IELTS exam paper showing a table with numerical data and a pen, representing the Academic Writing Task 1 table question type.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Task 1 Table: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Master the IELTS Writing Task 1 table question with our step-by-step guide. Get a sample question, planning tips, key vocabulary, and a high-scoring model answer to see exactly what examiners want.

8 min read

Illustration of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 multiple graphs question on an exam paper, showing a line graph and a pie chart together.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Task 1 Multiple Graphs: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Learn how to tackle IELTS Writing Task 1 multiple graphs. Get a clear structure, useful language and a high-scoring combined graphs model answer.

10 min read

Illustration of an IELTS process diagram showing a life cycle with arrows on an exam paper, highlighting key stages.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Task 1 Process Diagram: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Learn how to describe a process diagram in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. Get a clear structure, useful language, a model answer, and tips to avoid common mistakes.

9 min read

Illustration of two maps showing a town centre before and after development, with arrows and labels for IELTS Academic Writing Task 1.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Task 1 Map: Structure, Vocabulary and Model Answer

Learn how to describe maps in IELTS Academic Task 1. This guide covers structure, useful map vocabulary, a high-scoring model answer and key mistakes to avoid.

12 min read

IELTS informal letter written on exam paper with a pen and a cup of coffee on a desk

IELTS Writing

IELTS Informal Letter: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Learn how to write a high-scoring IELTS informal letter for General Training Task 1. Get the correct format, natural language tips and a full model answer.

8 min read

Illustration of an IELTS semi-formal letter on an exam paper with a pen and envelope, showing a friendly yet polite tone.

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IELTS Semi-Formal Letter: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Learn how to write a high-scoring IELTS semi-formal letter for General Training Task 1. This guide covers structure, polite language, and a model answer to a neighbour or landlord.

9 min read

Illustration of an IELTS formal letter on an exam paper with a pen and envelope, representing General Training Writing Task 1.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Formal Letter: Structure, Language and Model Answer for General Training Task 1

Learn how to write a high-scoring IELTS formal letter for General Training Task 1. This guide covers structure, formal language, a model answer, and examiner tips for complaint, request, and application letters.

10 min read

Illustration of an IELTS opinion essay question on an exam paper with a pen and highlighted keywords 'agree or disagree'.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Opinion Essay: Structure, Language and Model Answer for Task 2

Learn how to write a high-scoring IELTS opinion essay. This guide covers structure, language and a full model answer for 'agree or disagree' questions in Writing Task 2.

9 min read

An IELTS exam paper showing a discussion essay question with two opposing views and a space for the candidate's own opinion.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Discussion Essay: Structure, Model Answer and Common Mistakes

Learn the exact structure for an IELTS discussion essay, study a high-scoring model answer and understand the common mistakes that lower your band score.

9 min read

Illustration of an IELTS advantages and disadvantages essay question on an exam paper with a pen and highlighter

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IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Essay: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Learn how to write a high-scoring IELTS advantages and disadvantages essay. This guide covers question types, planning, structure and a model answer with examiner commentary.

10 min read

Illustration of an IELTS problem solution essay question on an exam paper, showing a pen and the words 'causes' and 'solutions' highlighted.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Problem Solution Essay: Structure, Causes and Solutions Guide

Learn how to write a high-scoring IELTS problem solution essay. This guide covers the structure, a sample question, a model answer, and tips to match causes with solutions effectively.

8 min read

IELTS exam paper with a two-part question essay prompt and a pen, showing the task instructions and a candidate's planning notes.

IELTS Writing

IELTS Two Part Question Essay: Structure, Language and Model Answer

Master the IELTS two part question essay with this step-by-step guide. Get a clear structure, natural language and a full model answer to see exactly what examiners expect.

9 min read