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Every module, drilled to standard
Each section below mirrors a real exam module. Answer the diagnostic question — and see exactly where marks hide.
Listening
30 minFour sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes
Examiner tip: Write answers as you hear them. You have 10 minutes to transfer — use it only to check spelling.
This is a common timing trap — students re-read the question and lose the next answer.
In IELTS Listening Section 3, you hear three students discussing a research assignment. The question says "Choose THREE letters A–G." How many boxes should you tick?
Reading
60 minThree passages, 40 questions, 60 minutes
Examiner tip: Skim for structure first (90 seconds per passage), then read questions before scanning for answers.
True/False/Not Given is the most failed question type in IELTS Reading.
The passage says: "While renewable energy has seen unprecedented growth, critics argue the infrastructure investment required remains prohibitive for developing nations." A True/False/Not Given question states: "All countries can afford renewable energy infrastructure." Your answer?
Writing
60 minTask 1 (20 min) + Task 2 (40 min)
Examiner tip: Task 2 carries double the marks of Task 1. Always spend 40 minutes on it, never 30.
Your introduction determines whether the examiner reads carefully or skims.
An IELTS Task 2 question asks: "Some people think governments should spend money on public services rather than arts. Do you agree or disagree?" Which opening paragraph scores Band 7+?
Speaking
11–14 minThree parts, 11–14 minutes, face-to-face
Examiner tip: Never memorise scripts. Examiners are trained to detect rehearsed answers and will probe deeper.
Part 1 answers should be 2–4 sentences. One word destroys your fluency score.
The examiner asks: "Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out?" Which response scores higher for fluency and vocabulary?
Where the marks disappear
Three patterns that hold 80% of students below Band 7. See the original response, the improved version, and exactly what the examiner notices.
Recognise any of these patterns in your own responses?
Your free score plan maps every pattern you're repeating to the specific drills that fix them.
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IELTS Academic Word List — 400 words examiners expect
Organised by module and frequency. Includes example sentences from real Band 7+ essays and speaking responses. No prep course required.