Guides

Step-by-step guides to every part of the IELTS Writing test, from Task 1 charts to Task 2 arguments.

How to Score High in the IELTS Speaking Test

Learn what IELTS examiners actually score in the Speaking test, with a step-by-step method for fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

How to Write an IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay: Step-by-Step

A step-by-step method for planning, structuring and writing a strong IELTS Writing Task 2 essay, from an experienced IELTS examiner and prep teacher.

How to Score High in the IELTS Listening Test

An examiner's guide to IELTS Listening: preview questions before the audio plays, predict answer types, avoid distractor traps, and fix spelling errors.

IELTS Reading Techniques: Skimming, Scanning & Timing

Master examiner-approved skimming, scanning and time-management techniques to answer all 40 IELTS Reading questions accurately within the 60-minute limit.

IELTS Vocabulary Accuracy: The Key to a High Score

Learn why IELTS vocabulary accuracy matters more than word count, and follow an examiner's step-by-step method to use words precisely across all four skills.

How to Learn IELTS Vocabulary Properly

Knowing a definition isn't knowing a word. An examiner's method for learning IELTS vocabulary in depth: spelling, grammar, collocation and active use.

How IELTS Writing Task 2 Is Scored: An Examiner's Guide

Discover exactly how IELTS Writing Task 2 is scored across all four criteria, with real examiner insight and before-and-after essay examples.