IELTS – Tips and Sample Tests

IELTS is perhaps the most widely used English test for international study, migration, and work. The staff at Essaysmith has experience teaching IELTS and grading IELTS exams, and we therefore have a lot of useful information for those planning to take the test.

IELTS Writing Test

The writing test consists of 2 questions, Task 1 and Task 2, and you are given one hour to complete the writing portion of the test.

Tips for taking IELTS Writing Task 1

Tips for taking IELTS Writing Task 2

Sample Writing Test 1 (with score and comments)

Sample Writing Test 2 (with score and comments)

Sample Writing Test 3 (with score and comments) 

IELTS Speaking Test (Part 1)

We have written a useful guide for preparing for the IELTS Speaking Test, with several exercises and examples.

IELTS Speaking Guide: Lesson 1 – Giving Answers with Reasons (Home)

IELTS Speaking Guide: Lesson 2 – Giving Answers with Reasons (Jobs)

IELTS Speaking Guide: Lesson 3 – Expressing Time

IELTS Speaking Guide: Lesson 4 – Expressing Condition

IELTS Speaking Guide: Lesson 5 – Expressing Cause and Effect

Practice Test 1

Practice Test 2

Practice Test 3

Practice Test 4

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