Writing8 min read
Band 9 Writing Task 2 Samples: What Examiners Actually Want
Dissect real Band 9 essays and learn exactly what examiners reward in Task Response, Coherence, Lexical Resource, and Grammar.
IELTS Study Guides
Free guides on Writing, Vocabulary, Speaking, Listening, and exam strategy — written for Band 7+ results.
Vocabulary6 min read
Linking Words & Cohesive Devices: The Complete IELTS Cheat Sheet
Stop overusing "however" and "furthermore". This cheat sheet covers every type of linking word with examples and the mistakes that cost bands.
Writing7 min read
Writing Task 1 Academic Templates for Every Chart Type
Templates and annotated examples for every Task 1 chart type: bar, line, pie, table, process, and map. Adapt these to any prompt in under 20 minutes.
Vocabulary5 min read
Common IELTS Spelling Traps (and How to Stop Making Them)
Spelling errors cost you Lexical Resource marks. These are the words IELTS candidates most frequently misspell — with memory tricks to fix them permanently.
Strategy6 min read
IELTS Time Management: How to Never Run Out of Time Again
Running out of time in IELTS costs more marks than wrong answers. Here is the exact time allocation strategy for every section, with what to do when you fall behind.