IELTS General Training | Preparation materials

IELTS on Computer - how it works

Check out these videos to see exactly what the listening, reading and writing sections look like on the computer. Also, you will see how to use the help option, make notes or highlight text during the test.

These resources are perfect for your IELTS General Training preparation and include free practice tests to help you succeed.

IELTS General Training free sample test questions

Find a wide variety of sample questions for each part of the test. Using these free IELTS preparation materials will enable you to:

• Test yourself under timed conditions
• Familiarise yourself with the IELTS General Training test format
• Experience the types of IELTS tasks
• Review and compare your answers with model responses

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IELTS General Training free practice tests – Listening, reading, writing, and speaking

Take a free practice test for all parts of the test:

• Listening practice tests: it will take 30 minutes + an extra 10 minutes for transferring your answers down to the answer sheet
• Reading practice tests: you will have 1 hour to complete all 3 sections
• Writing practice tests: 1 hour to complete 2 tasks
• Speaking practice tests: it takes 11-14 minutes and consists of 3 parts

Road to IELTS General Training – score a band 9.00 in your IELTS test

This tool has already been used by more than 5 000 000 IELTS candidates. It is perfect for your IELTS General Training preparation, offering a variety of IELTS prep materials, including practice tests and IELTS tutorials.

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IELTS Ready: Gain confidence for your IELTS test

IELTS Ready is an extensive study package featuring various IELTS preparation materials, mock exams, and expert-led masterclasses. IELTS Ready offers two options:

• IELTS Ready Member providing free access to study tools and practice exams upon subscription
• IELTS Ready Premium including a tailored study plan, webinars for students and over 40 practice tests, available at no extra cost when you schedule your test through us with the British Council.

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IELTS tips on the British Council blog

Take a look at the British Council blog with plenty of useful and interesting tips on how to succeed in IELTS exams.

Find more speaking tips, writing tips, and vocabulary tips

IELTS video resources and mobile apps

Find plenty of explanation videos for each part of the test to help you improve.

Check out the official IELTS YouTube Channel!

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