IELTS preparation and practice is undoubtedly a need if you want to succeed in the IELTS test. Very few IELTS candidates can get their desired band score without preparing for the test. That is why even native English speakers use some form of preparation, so they know what to expect on the test day.
We all know that the IELTS test is decisively important for many people. It can make the difference between studying abroad and staying at home; between having your immigration request confirmed or denied.
So, with your IELTS test coming up, you should not leave anything to chance and prepare yourself while you can. However, you don’t need to study non-stop to get the result you need. In fact, evidence suggests that in order to succeed, you only need to study strategically.
In this blog, you will find useful articles that help you study more efficiently and more strategically. As a bonus, these articles will also help you strengthen your reading skill, so read them as much as you can.
As you go over these articles, you will also find links to some beneficial IELTS resources and practice materials. You’ll also find some links to IELTS preparation services, such as mock tests, which will help you reach your full potential.
How to handle English accents in the IELTS test
How to handle English accents in the IELTS test You have been trying hard to master English grammar and vocabulary, yet different English accents still intimidate you. You can’t let them ruin your IELTS band score, [...]
How to use Skimming and Scanning to ace IELTS Reading
How to use Skimming and Scanning to ace IELTS Reading IELTS Reading is the second section of the exam where you are given 3 passages consisting of about 3000 words with 40 questions in total that [...]
IELTS Exam Dates 2022
IELTS Exam Dates 2022 Are you planning to sit for an IELTS test in 2022? IDP has just released the IELTS exam dates 2022, which you can find below. We suggest that you book as soon [...]
Importance of multitasking in IELTS listening test!
Importance of multitasking in IELTS listening test! IELTS listening is the only section that requires you to listen, read and write simultaneously. This makes it challenging for some test takers. Added to the challenge are the [...]
Get free online IELTS mock tests from Preptical
Get free online IELTS mock tests from Preptical You can get free IELTS mock tests by inviting your friends to Preptical: For every one of your referrals who purchases a mock test package, we will go [...]
Should I tell the Truth in the IELTS Speaking test?
Should I tell the Truth in the IELTS Speaking test? Telling the truth in the IELTS speaking test is a challenging concept for most test-takers. Mainly because they are afraid of losing marks if they lie! [...]
takeIELTS.net is becoming Preptical
Let’s get Preptical! Today, we’re changing our name from TakeIELTS.net to Preptical. Preparation for the IELTS exam is challenging, expensive and risky, and many of our users now need us for more than online IELTS mock [...]
Does IELTS Writing Task 2 scare you just like Halloween! Try these 7 tips!
Does IELTS Writing Task 2 scare you just like Halloween! Try these 7 tips! Writing task 2 is the most Halloween-ish part of the IELTS exam. It is where your worst fears come true!!! So how [...]
What IELTS band score do I need?
What IELTS band score do I need? All you need to know about IELTS entry scores. IELTS entry scores are the minimum scores you need to be eligible for migration to a country, admission to an [...]
Paper-based vs Computer-delivered IELTS. The ultimate guide!
Paper-based vs Computer-delivered IELTS. The ultimate guide! Computer-delivered IELTS was introduced in 2017 starting in Australia, and then it became available worldwide. It was an addition to the good old paper-based IELTS, which has been the [...]
7 Good Reasons You Should Take an IELTS Mock Test
7 Good Reasons You Should Take an IELTS Mock Test IELTS mock test is an exact replica of the actual IELTS exam where timing, difficulty, format and marking are the same. Even examiners are the same [...]
How to use Complex Sentences in IELTS writing?
How to use Complex Sentences in IELTS writing? The word “complex” might sound scary these days as everything “simple” is being promoted as the better alternative. But complexity can be simplified too! In fact, “complex” is [...]
How to use TED Talks to boost your IELTS score?
How to use TED Talks to boost your IELTS score? TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. It is the name of a non-profit organization that has been running conferences since 1984 with the mission of [...]
How to improve your Fluency for IELTS Speaking?
How to improve your Fluency for IELTS Speaking? Fluency is the key to a high band score in IELTS speaking. It is the pace of your speech that should be natural and uninterrupted. Being fluent does [...]
True, False or Not Given? That is the question in the IELTS reading!
True, False or Not Given? That is the question in the IELTS reading! IELTS reading test is designed to assess your skill in understanding the whole concept of a passage while paying attention to details. It [...]
Do Discourse Markers get you a higher score in IELTS Speaking?
Do Discourse Markers get you a higher score in IELTS Speaking? IELTS speaking is unique in many ways. For one thing, it is taken separately from the other sections. Another, it induces the most anxiety because [...]
5 Keys to Success in IELTS Listening that Result in the Perfect Score!
5 Keys to Success in IELTS Listening that Result in the Perfect Score! So you have been dreaming about getting a high band score in your upcoming IELTS exam, but the listening section is stressing you [...]
How to expand your vocabulary for a higher band score
How to Expand Your Vocabulary for a Higher Band Score It is essential to have flexible use of a wide range of vocabulary for IELTS as it comprises 25% of your total score on the Writing [...]
Score higher in IELTS Speaking with Idioms
How to Score higher in IELTS Speaking with Idioms + Most common idioms that you can use to get a higher band score. One of the things that differentiate most IELTS candidates from native English speakers is [...]
Time Management Strategies for the IELTS Exam
Time Management Strategies for the IELTS exam As IELTS examiners, one of the hottest feedbacks that we get from IELTS candidates is about the lack of time in the IELTS test. In the Listening test, there [...]
Three Tips for Scoring Higher in IELTS Listening
Three Tips for Scoring Higher in IELTS Listening Most IELTS candidates find the Listening test more challenging than the Reading test. That’s probably because in the reading test, you have the texts right in front of [...]
IELTS Speaking: 5 Examiners’ Tips to Score Higher
IELTS Speaking: 5 Examiners’ Tips to Score Higher For both the actual IELTS exam and TakeIELTS.net's online IELTS mock tests, the Speaking test is made up of three sections. By understanding what happens in these three [...]
Improve your performance by 62% in just 6 hours
Improve Your Performance by 62% in Just 6 Hours There is clear evidence that getting familiar with the IELTS exam and learning the ins and outs of it is the quickest and most effective way of [...]
Four Strategies that help you in IELTS reading
Four Strategies That Will Help You in IELTS Reading One of the common mistakes that many IELTS candidates make in the IELTS Reading test is that they put the questions aside and begin reading the text [...]
The most important 60 seconds in IELTS Speaking
The Most Important 60 Seconds in IELTS Speaking In section 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, you will be given a task card with a topic, and you'll have 60 seconds to prepare your speech. You'll [...]