IELTS resources
Everything for IELTS preparation, in one place
44 hand-picked lessons, strategies, practice tests and tools for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You don't need all of them: pick the ones that match your level, your target band and your weakest skill.
This collection helps you
- Find IELTS study materials in one place
- Practice each skill separately
- Understand the question types
- Prepare for Writing Task 1 and Task 2
- Prepare for Speaking Parts 1, 2 and 3
- Take mock tests to measure progress
- Academic and General Training
- Band scores2 links
- Listening5 links
- Reading11 links
- Writing7 links
- Speaking6 links
- Mock tests8 links
- More & official5 links
44 resources in 7 sections.
Band score explained
Understand how bands are given, so you can set a realistic target and see where marks come from.
Listening
Lessons, strategies and full practice tests to improve your Listening score.
- IELTS Liz ListeningFree lessons, tips and practice for every Listening question type.ieltsliz.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Mini-IELTS Listening TestsShort online Listening tests with instant answers.mini-ielts.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- 204 IELTS Listening TestsA large bank of full Listening tests with audio and answers.practicepteonline.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- Cambridge IELTS Books & Tests (1–21)Tests from the Cambridge IELTS series, books 1 to 21.practicepteonline.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS UP Listening PracticeListening practice tests and exercises, sorted by difficulty.ielts-up.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
Reading
Question types, reading strategies, and practice tests for both Academic and General Training.
- IELTS Reading Question TypesEvery Reading question type, with a strategy for each.ieltsliz.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Skimming and ScanningBritish Council tips for finding answers fast.takeielts.britishcouncil.orgLessonsOfficial(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Liz ReadingReading lessons, information and tips.ieltsliz.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Reading Question Types: Ordered vs UnorderedWhich question types follow the order of the passage, and which don't.intellecta.appLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Which IELTS Reading Answers Are Not in Order?A podcast episode on the question types that jump around the text.allearsenglish.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Mini-IELTS Reading TestsShort online Reading tests with instant answers.mini-ielts.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- 315 IELTS Academic Reading TestsA large bank of Academic Reading tests with answers.practicepteonline.comPractice testsAcademic(opens in a new tab)
- 100 IELTS General Reading TestsGeneral Training Reading tests with answers.practicepteonline.comPractice testsGeneral Training(opens in a new tab)
- Cambridge IELTS Books (1–15)Reading practice from the Cambridge IELTS books 1 to 15.ieltspracticeonline.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS UP Academic Reading TestsAcademic Reading practice, test by test.ielts-up.comPractice testsAcademic(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS UP General Reading TestsGeneral Training Reading practice, test by test.ielts-up.comPractice testsGeneral Training(opens in a new tab)
Writing
Lessons, topics, vocabulary and sample essays for Writing Task 1 and Task 2.
- IELTS Writing Task 1 for AcademicHow to describe charts, graphs, maps and processes.ieltsliz.comLessonsAcademic(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Writing Task 2 for AcademicEssay types, structure and model answers.ieltsliz.comLessonsAcademic(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Writing Task 1 for General TrainingHow to write formal, semi-formal and informal letters.ieltsliz.comLessonsGeneral Training(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Writing Task 1: Lessons, Tips and StrategiesStep-by-step Task 1 lessons with examples.ieltsbuddy.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Collection of IELTS Writing Task 2 TopicsRecent and common Task 2 questions to practice with.writing9.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- Model Essays with FeedbackSample essays with examiner-style comments.ieltsbuddy.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Writing VocabularyUseful words and phrases for Task 1 and Task 2.ielts-up.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
Speaking
Topics, vocabulary and cue cards for Speaking Parts 1, 2 and 3.
- IELTS Speaking VocabularyTopic vocabulary to sound natural and precise.ielts-up.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Speaking Part 1 TopicsCommon Part 1 topics and questions.ieltsliz.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Speaking Part 2 TopicsCue card topics for the long turn.ieltsliz.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Speaking Part 3 TopicsDiscussion questions linked to Part 2 topics.ieltsliz.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- Makkar IELTS – Complete Guide for StudentsWhat the Makkar book is and how to use it.banglayielts.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Latest Makkar Cue Cards for IELTS SpeakingThe latest Makkar cue cards with sample answers.practicepteonline.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
Mock tests
Check your level under exam conditions, practice time management and find what needs more work.
- OnMockComputer-delivered style IELTS mock tests.onmock.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- JumpintoOnline IELTS mock tests and practice.jumpinto.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- EngnovateFree mock tests for all four modules.engnovate.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS NextOnline mock tests with scoring.ieltsnext.onlinePractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- CD IELTSComputer-delivered IELTS practice.cdielts.orgPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- Keen IELTSMock tests and practice materials.keenielts.comPractice tests(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS Academic Mock Tests — Year WiseAcademic mock tests organised by year.ieltsonlinetests.comPractice testsAcademic(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS GT Mock Tests — Year WiseGeneral Training mock tests organised by year.ieltsonlinetests.comPractice testsGeneral Training(opens in a new tab)
Additional and official resources
Official preparation materials and more websites with lessons, strategies and practice.
- IELTS SimonLessons and tips from a former IELTS examiner.ielts-simon.studyLessons(opens in a new tab)
- Useful Resources by IELTS LizA hand-picked list of further websites.ieltsliz.comLessons(opens in a new tab)
- IELTS.org — Official Preparation ResourcesOfficial sample tests and preparation from the test owners.ielts.orgOfficial(opens in a new tab)
- British Council — IELTS Preparation MaterialsFree official practice materials and courses.takeielts.britishcouncil.orgOfficial(opens in a new tab)
- IDP IELTSBook a test and use IDP's free preparation.idp.comOfficial(opens in a new tab)
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