About IELTS, CEFR, TOEFL
1. Choose a variety of texts and combine reading for studying with reading for pleasure. 2. Spend 20-30 minutes every day reading different texts: newspaper articles, blogs, books, textbook activities. 3. Improve your vocabulary by looking up common words (words you hear a lot) in the dictionary. 4. Try different techniques while reading: skim and…
1. Set a realistic goal for yourself and do not aim for shortcuts. Don’t expect to progress from low-level to high-level overnight! Like all skills, becoming proficient in a language takes a lot of time and effort. However, there are many useful strategies you can take: 2. Create a listening routine and stick to it:…
You can take your test at one of our official test centres on paper or on a computer. All you need is a valid identification document and choose the most convenient way of payment for you. The British Council cannot accept payments made from banks (or other financial institutions) sanctioned by the UK or any…
Once you have determined which IELTS exam is right for your purposes and the score you need to achieve, the best advice I can give you is to keep it simple. There is so much conflicting and confusing advice on the internet that it’s vitally important that you don’t become overwhelmed. Take some time to…
To put it simply: nothing. Both test formats are exactly the same. The only difference is the paperwork that you will have to complete on the day of your exam. UKVI IELTS can be used to support visa applications to the UK. Comparatively, IELTS cannot, as the paperwork does not meet the UK Home Office…
There are very small differences between the actual format of IELTS Academic and IELTS General. However, they both test different skills, so you need to make sure that you choose the correct one for you. The type of test that you need to take will be decided by the organisation where you need to present…
