How to prepare for the IELTS test?
To get the best possible score, preparation is valuable for everyone. No matter how good your English may be, make sure you are familiar with the test characteristics. Below are some suggestions to prepare before the test.
Get familiar with the test format
As a minimum, we recommend to get familiar with the test format and type of questions, this can save you time, stress and can avoid mistakes. You can find a lot of valuable information available on www.takeielts.org such as Understand the IELTS test format.
We also recommend to read the test day advice and assessment criteria and viewing an example of the Speaking test.
Use the free "IELTS Ready: Premium" preparation
IELTS Ready Premium is free and unlimited for British Council IELTS test takers and offers a range of study resources, practice tests and masterclasses. Get the score you need with these exclusive learning materials, free if you book your test with the British Council - more free IELTS preparation than any other test provider.
SoMe & Apps
IELTS on SoMe:
"IELTS Official“ is the official global IELTS Facebook page. Here, you can talk to people about to take the test or who have already done so. Feel free to ask any questions, as well as practise your English skills with the regular quesions and answers given.
Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Google+
Free IELTS Apps: The British Council's free Free IELTS apps allow you to learn English flexibly – wherever you are and whenever you want to prepare:
IELTS Prep App
Learn English Podcasts
Learn English Videos
Whatever your preferred way of learning we would recommend to only use a reliable source such as materials developed by one of the test partners British Council and Cambridge Assessment English.
Beware of scams and teachers presenting themselves as IELTS Examiners, they may not, or no longer, be qualified.
IELTS Examiners sign a code of practice that does not permit them to advertise their Examiner status (current or expired) for the purposes of marketing, teaching and/or publishing. They can not represent themselves in any way as an IELTS Examiner or claim to represent the test partners British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment or IDP Education.
