Free resources
Free IELTS Resources
Free tools, videos and guides for all four IELTS skills, and a full practice test you can take on the computer-delivered screen.
- ToolFree IELTS Writing CheckerAn AI band for your Task 1 or Task 2 answer
- ToolIELTS band score calculatorListening, Reading and overall band
- ToolIELTS vocabulary1,283 words by topic, with quizzes and flashcards
- Practice testPractice Test 1: all four skillsAbout 2 hours 45 minutes
GuideIELTS Reading band score 2026: the Academic and General Training charts, and what your score out of 40 meansReading · 10 min
GuideIELTS Speaking Part 3: question types, a simple answer method and band 7 samplesSpeaking · 13 min
GuideIELTS Writing Task 2: the 5 question types, a simple essay plan and band 7 samplesWriting · 16 min
GuideIELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): how to describe a graph, chart or map, with band 7 samplesWriting · 12 min
GuideIELTS cue cards for September–December 2026: Speaking Part 2 topics and sample answersSpeaking · 11 min
GuideIELTS Writing band descriptors explained in simple English, with examplesWriting · 11 min
GuideIELTS Speaking Part 1 questions: September–December 2026 topics and sample answersSpeaking · 9 min
GuideIELTS Listening band score: how many correct answers you need for band 6, 7 and 8Listening · 9 min
GuideTrue, False or Not Given in IELTS Reading: a simple method, the traps and practice questionsReading · 10 min
GuideComputer-delivered IELTS in 2026: know the screen before test dayExam day · 9 min