Instead of relying on expensive retakes, IELTS, OET and TOEFL candidates need a gateway test that tells them if they are ready to achieve their target score – or not
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IELTS for teachers
Road to IELTS: Behind the questions
Road to IELTS experts and writers Sarah Philpot and Marijana Petrovic share their writing process and the most frequently asked questions from IELTS test takers.
Expert tips for IELTS Writing
The hardest module? Learn the easiest way to gain, and lose, marks.
Expert tips for IELTS Speaking
‘I don’t understand!’ Ask the right questions to produce the right answer.
Expert tips for IELTS Listening
The tips, tricks and distractions you need to look out for for a high score.
Expert tips for IELTS Reading
The key facts you need to know to avoid pointlessly losing points.
IELTS: What the candidates say
Road to IELTS runs around five million sessions every year for candidates hoping to achieve the IELTS band score they need. Read one candidate’s experience of using Road to IELTS.
IELTS: Directed independent learning
This series uncovers ideas and activities from British Council teaching centres around the world. Read on for tips for directed independent learning from British Council Education India, Bangalore.
British Council HK: Students’ wants versus needs
This series uncovers ideas and activities from British Council IELTS teaching centres around the world. Read on for three ideas from British Council Hong Kong.
British Council Greece: Teaching teachers
This series uncovers ideas and activities from British Council IELTS teaching centres around the world. Read on for three ideas from British Council Greece.