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IELTS Academic guides

In-depth breakdowns of each part of the exam: how the band score is calculated, how an 8 differs from a 7, preparation plans and checklists. One-time payment, lifetime access.

• General Guide · 25 min read

  IELTS Academic for 8+

  The complete strategy: from diagnosis to exam day. No filler and no memorised templates.

  Who it's for

  • You need band 8–9 for a master's degree, work or a visa
  • You have taken the test and are stuck at 6.5–7.0
  • You want to prepare on your own, but with a system, not at random

  15 USD

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• Listening · 22 min read

  Listening for 8.5–9

  Listening offers the fastest boost to your Overall band score. Here you can see exactly where you are losing marks and how to fix it.

  Who it's for

  • You score 28–34 out of 40 and cannot see where your marks are going
  • You 'hear' everything, but your answers are still wrong
  • You need a high Listening score to pull your Overall band score up to 8–9

  15 USD

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• Reading · 24 min read

  Reading at 8.5–9

  Reading is not about reading speed, but about accuracy. We break down the logic of each question type so you stop second-guessing yourself.

  Who it's for

  • You run out of time on the third passage
  • You confuse False and Not Given
  • Matching headings takes you half the test

  15 USD

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• Writing · 30 min read

  Writing at 8–9

  Writing is the most difficult part of the exam for most test takers. Here we break down what actually earns an 8 and why 'clever words' do not help.

  Who it's for

  • You write at 6.0–6.5 and do not understand what is missing
  • You are stuck at 7.0 even though you seem to make few mistakes
  • You need at least 7.0–7.5 in Writing for university admission

  15 USD

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• Speaking · 25 min read

  Speaking at 8–9

  The examiner is not assessing your opinions or your life story, but how well you use the language. We break down what that means in practice.

  Who it's for

  • You understand the questions but give short answers and freeze up
  • You've memorised answers and worry that it shows
  • Your Speaking is at band 6.5 and you need 7.5

  15 USD

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