IELTS Practice & Vocabulary
IELTS — free practice with graded vocabulary, dictation, intensive listening, cloze and SRS spaced repetition. The most widely recognised academic English test worldwide. Use our universal tools (word counter, band calculator, dictation, intensive listening) for any IELTS section.
Three difficulty levels (L1 Foundation A1-A2, L2 Intermediate B1-B2, L3 Advanced C1-C2) across six practice modes: vocabulary, dictation, intensive listening, cloze, pronunciation and writing.
The most widely recognised academic English test worldwide. Use our universal tools (word counter, band calculator, dictation, intensive listening) for any IELTS section.
IELTS is the world's most coached exam — and that is both a strength and a trap
IELTS is accepted by 11,000+ institutions across the UK, Australia, Canada, US and New Zealand, and remains the dominant academic English test by total test-takers worldwide. The flip side of that scale is that the test is also the most coached: every question type has been deconstructed in YouTube videos, every Task 2 prompt category has a templated 'safe' answer, and the gap between a well-coached 7.0 and a genuinely-B2 candidate has widened.
For this site IELTS is treated as a **universal-tools front door** more than a deep prep funnel. Our score converter handles IELTS-to-CEFR and IELTS-to-other-tests mapping; our writing counter handles Task 1 and Task 2 word counts with live feedback; our speaking timer handles Part 2 (1 minute prep + 1–2 minute monologue). For the IELTS-specific tasks that need targeted strategy — listening section 4 academic, reading TFNG, writing Task 2 argumentative structure — we publish dedicated walkthroughs under the Guides tab.
If you're choosing between IELTS Academic and General Training, the deciding factor is the destination requirement, not difficulty. Both share the listening and speaking sections; only reading and writing differ. General Training is easier in reading (real-world texts) and writing (letter + opinion essay) but is accepted by fewer university programmes — many institutions specifically require Academic.
Two practical adjustments most candidates underestimate. First, the speaking band drops sharply when candidates use overly-rehearsed 'idiomatic' phrases that sound unnatural in context — examiners are trained to spot this. Speak in your natural register and let lexical resource score build from genuine vocabulary range. Second, in Task 2 writing, paragraphing earns more cohesion marks than connector words. Plan three body paragraphs with clear topic sentences; that single structural habit moves more candidates from 6 to 7 than vocabulary upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
Should I take IELTS on paper or computer?
Same scoring scale, same difficulty. Computer-delivered results return in 3–5 days vs. 13 days for paper. The writing interface uses a basic word counter — you do not get spellcheck. Most candidates find computer faster but harder for note-taking on long reading passages.
How long is IELTS valid for?
Two years from the test date for almost all academic and immigration purposes. Some universities accept longer for already-admitted students; visa programmes are strict on the 2-year window.
Can I improve from 6.0 to 7.0 in 4 weeks?
Possible but rare. The 6.0 → 7.0 jump typically takes 80–150 hours of focused practice including real essay feedback. Anyone promising the gap in 4 weeks without daily output is selling a false story.