IELTS
Brunos Language School
IELTS
Discover IELTS preparation strategies from the British Council
If you are planning to study abroad or move to another country to work or live, you may be asked to prove your English language ability with the IELTS test.
The four courses in this ExpertTrack from the British Council give you all the information and practice you need to approach all four parts of IELTS with confidence that you can achieve the band score you need.
In each of the four courses you’ll find:
a description of each part of the test and what you have to do to achieve a good band score
the assessment criteria that tell you what your examiner is looking for
exam techniques to help you tackle all types of test questions
tips and strategies for successful test preparation and for improving your English ability
practice tests to help you know what to expect on test day
As well as that, each course looks at common problems language learners have with that language skill:
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1. Speaking
how to give full and fluent answers to the examiner’s questions
how to improve your confidence when speaking English
planning a short talk in English
finding enough to say
improving your pronunciation
the grammar you need for the test
Reading
2. Reading
techniques like skimming and scanning to improve your test reading speed
reading about unfamiliar topics in English
improving your vocabulary and dealing with unknown words
coping with time pressure
3. In each of the four courses you’ll find:
understanding and describing charts and data
writing about trends
planning an essay
the grammar and vocabulary you need
4. In each of the four courses you’ll find:
listening test techniques
widening your listening range
staying focused when you listen
listening to conversations in English
Key skills you will learn
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English speaking
English listening
English writing
English
English proficiency
IELTS test preparation
English language skills
Experience required
This IELTS preparation ExpertTrack is aimed at anyone who is preparing for the IELTS reading, writing, speaking, and listening tests. It might also be useful for IELTS teachers and those preparing for other English language proficiency tests.
IELTS is one of the world’s leading English tests. It is recognised by more than 10,000 organisations globally.
Getting started
This ExpertTrack will be helpful for anyone preparing for IELTS. The four courses are a complete preparation for the four parts of the IELTS test. While the focus is on IELTS Academic in preparation for study, the tips, advice and strategy will also be very helpful for those preparing for the General Training test.
