IELTS Academic
Articles about IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic format and band scores, Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, preparation plans, booking and taking the test: articles with tables and examples.
Preparation
Free IELTS Preparation: Legal Tests, Materials and Tools
Where to prepare for IELTS for free and legally: official practice tests, assessment criteria, free materials for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, and how to check your answers.
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How to Get IELTS Band 8 and Above: What It Really Takes
How many correct answers you need for 8.0 in Listening and Reading, which combinations give Overall 8.0, how Writing and Speaking at band 8 differ from band 7, and how to organise your preparation.
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IELTS Test Online: How to Take a Mock Exam and Check Your Band Score
How to take an IELTS test online in real exam format: what a good mock test should include, how to sit it under exam conditions and how to interpret your result.
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IELTS Vocabulary: What to Learn and How to Boost Your Band Score
What vocabulary you need for IELTS: key exam topics, collocations instead of word lists, useful words for Writing Task 1 and Task 2 and Speaking, and how to learn vocabulary so you actually use it.
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How Long to Prepare for IELTS and How to Create Your Study Plan
How much time you need to prepare for IELTS depending on your level and target band, how to divide hours between skills, and what 4-week and 12-week plans look like.
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Preparing for IELTS on Your Own: A Step-by-Step System
How to prepare for IELTS on your own: diagnostics, skills-based plan, materials, error log, checking Writing and Speaking without a teacher and getting ready for test day.
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Websites for IELTS Preparation: How to Choose a Platform in 2026
Types of IELTS preparation websites: official resources, online test sites, AI essay checking platforms and teacher blogs. Eight criteria for choosing any platform.
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Best IELTS Preparation Books in 2026
Which IELTS preparation books to choose in 2026: Cambridge IELTS collection, Complete IELTS, Official Cambridge Guide, Collins books. How to use them effectively and where to find them legally.