How to prepare

To have the best chance at doing well in IELTS, it is important that you prepare for the test. We have put together the following materials to help you get ready and know what to expect in your test.

Understand the test format

Familiarise yourself with the format of the test by reviewing the test content, as well as the question and task types for each section.

Review the test format

IELTS sample questions

We have provided sample questions to help you prepare for your IELTS test. This will give you an idea of the test format and what to expect in the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests.

Sample test questions

IELTS Progress Check - official practice test

IELTS Progress Check is an official IELTS practice test that you take online. It is designed to help you prepare and understand the areas you need to improve or focus on.

IELTS Progress Check is marked by trained and qualified Examiners. Take a timed or untimed test, and receive feedback including an indicative overall band score and individual band scores for each section: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

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Official IELTS practice materials

Our official practice materials are designed to help you understand the IELTS test format and the types of questions you may be asked.

Official IELTS Practice Materials (book and DVD)

This book contains official practice test material covering all four skills and is suitable for both IELTS Academic and General Training.

It comes with a DVD of the Listening test audio and three sample Speaking test answers. Examiner comments for Writing and Speaking sample answers will help you improve your score.

Purchase now from Cambridge.org or from an IELTS test centre.

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