How to Prepare for IELTS: Essential Steps
Learn how to start preparing for your IELTS test by following the 15 most important steps.
Learn about the IELTS Test
- What is IELTS?
- What skills are tested?
- What are the band scores?
- IELTS FAQ
Academic or General Training Test?
Having Realistic Goals
- decide which band score you want
- get your English level assessed
- check that your level of English is enough for the band score you want
- if your level is too low, you must work to improve it
- develop your IELTS skills
- make sure you have enough time to get the right level of English and strong exam skills
Know the Requirements of Your Band Score
- Listening Scores
- Reading Scores
- Writing Task 1 Scores
- Writing Task 2 Scores
Questions and Topics for IELTS
- Writing Task 1 GT
- Writing Task 1 Academic
- Writing Task 2
- Speaking
Practice and Develop
- Useful Websites and Resources
Practice Tests
- Buy the Cambridge IELTS books 1-9 (use the most recent books 7-9)
- Practice tests under exam conditions as well as to develop skills
Assessment
- Get your speaking and writing assessed by an experienced IELTS teacher
- Get feedback on technique and language problems
Get Professional Training
- Either get training online or in an IELTS school
- All students need to be trained in IELTS to fulfill the requirements of the test
When to Take your Test
- Take your test when your English level matches your required band score
- Take your test when you fully understand the IELTS test
- Take your test when you are frequently scoring your required band score