To study in an English-speaking country, you often need to take the IELTS Academic test, which examines your reading, listening, writing and speaking abilities. There are minimum eligibility scores, which can be very high for top universities, and a good IELTS grade will greatly boost your chances of entering your dream school. As an achiever of top grades in IELTS several years ago, here are… Read More
Writing is one of two surprisingly tricky papers on the Academic IELTS test. For an overview of the test and its harder elements, read our article on succeeding on IELTS. You can also get some top tips on the essay task in the writing paper here. Today, let’s take a look at task 1 on the writing paper, the shortest element, but by… Read More
The speaking section of the IELTS test can be one of the hardest parts of the exam. It isn’t surprising that even native speakers are unlikely to get a good score without preparing. However, that doesn’t mean a good score is unachievable. Follow the tips below to prepare for the speaking section. Know the test It is important to remember the specific content and criteria… Read More
If your child is preparing to study overseas in an English-speaking country, you will have probably heard about IELTS (International English Language Testing System). You will also have come across it if, as an adult, you are preparing to emigrate to an English-speaking country such as the UK or Canada. There are two forms of the test: General Training and Academic. Both tests are composed… Read More
