IELTS Preparation (Band 7+)
Targeted strategies and resources to reach Band 7 or higher in IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
What You'll Get
- Listening: question types, traps, and timing
- Reading: skimming/scanning, True/False/Not Given
- Writing: Task 1 and Task 2 structures, model answers
- Speaking: part 1/2/3 frameworks, sample responses
Assess Your IELTS Level
Self-score using band descriptors. Rate each skill 0–9 on these criteria, average for an estimate:
- Listening: accuracy, note-taking, timing
- Reading: speed, inference, question types
- Writing: task response, coherence, vocabulary, grammar
- Speaking: fluency, pronunciation, lexical resource, grammar range
Tip: Record a 2-minute Speaking Part 2 answer. Evaluate fluency, coherence, pronunciation, and vocabulary; compare to Band 7 descriptors.
Sample Speaking Questions
Part 1 (Intro)
- Do you work or are you a student? Why did you choose your field?
- What do you do to improve your English?
- How often do you read in English?
Part 2 (Long turn)
Describe a time you solved a difficult problem. You should say: what the problem was, why it was difficult, what steps you took, and explain the result.
Part 3 (Discussion)
- Why is problem-solving important at work?
- How can companies encourage employees to improve their skills?
- Do you think technology helps or harms communication? Why?