IELTS collection

IELTS News & Study Guides

Source-reviewed IELTS study guidance and LexiUp product updates.

Featured · IELTS

IELTS One Skill Retake: 5 Clear Rules Before You Book

IELTS One Skill Retake lets you resit one section instead of four. The 60-day window, the computer-test condition and the two Test Report Forms explained.

IELTS One Skill Retake explained, showing one of four skill bands being replaced on a new Test Report Form within the 60-day window

IELTSStudy plans

IELTS One Skill Retake: 5 Clear Rules Before You Book

IELTS One Skill Retake lets you resit one section instead of four. The 60-day window, the computer-test condition and the two Test Report Forms explained.

10 September 20265 min read

Latest

News and study guidance

IELTS test delivery routes compared side by side, showing the computer test, Writing on Paper and IELTS Online with their results timings

IELTSStudy plans

IELTS Test Delivery in 2026: 3 Clear Ways to Sit the Test

IELTS test delivery changed in mid-2026. Compare the computer test, Writing on Paper and IELTS Online on results speed, Speaking format and acceptance.

8 September 20266 min read

LexiUp IELTS 3.0.14: a paper week strip with the daily challenge pinned to the day you are actually on, and a short answer card showing a forty word box that now returns feedback

IELTSProduct updates

LexiUp IELTS 3.0.14 is live

The daily challenge now follows the day you are actually on, and Writing feedback works on short answers instead of asking for more words than the box allows.

3 September 20262 min read

IELTS Listening note completion worksheet showing the Kelvey Bay dune notes solved gap by gap under Background, Method and Results headings

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Listening Note Completion: 6 Clear Heading Checks

IELTS Listening note completion gives you headings a form never does. Six clear checks to read the heading first, follow the signposts and fit each gap.

3 September 20267 min read

PTE or IELTS: a test candidate at a desk between two signs, one showing a face-to-face conversation and one showing a headset

IELTSStudy plans

PTE or IELTS: How to Choose Before You Book

PTE or IELTS? A practical way to choose before you book, starting with the one question that actually settles it: what your chosen institution accepts.

2 September 20265 min read

IELTS band 6 vs band 8 comparison of the same answer written twice, with the four marking criteria named beside each version

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Band 6 vs Band 8: 5 Clear Differences to Close

IELTS band 6 vs band 8 is four separate differences, one for each marking criterion. See the same answer written twice, and learn what to change first.

28 August 20268 min read

IELTS 6.5 to 7.5 compared on two pinned score cards for the same candidate: a reported 6.5 totalling 26.5, and a reported 7.5 totalling 29.0 after five half band steps, one of which is a whole band in Writing

IELTSStudy plans

IELTS 6.5 to 7.5: 6 Proven Steps to Reach the Next Band

Going from IELTS 6.5 to 7.5 is 2.5 band points spread across four skills, not four separate jumps. Six proven steps to find the cheapest half bands first.

27 August 20269 min read

IELTS Writing Task 1 bar chart worksheet showing four leisure activities compared across three countries, with the highest bar at 62 per cent and one overview sentence

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Chart: 6 Clear Grouping Steps

An IELTS Writing Task 1 bar chart rewards comparison, not a list of values. Six clear steps to group the bars, write the overview, and pick the figures.

27 August 202612 min read

IELTS band score calculation worksheet showing four skill bands totalled at 26.5, divided by four to 6.625, and rounded down to an overall band 6.5

IELTSStudy plans

IELTS Band Score Calculation: 5 Clear Steps to Your Score

IELTS band score calculation in five clear steps: how each skill band is produced, how the four are averaged, and how the rounding rule decides your result.

26 August 20267 min read

IELTS Writing Task 2 essay types teaching board showing one original topic on city cars rewritten as five instruction lines, each linked to its own paragraph plan

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Types: 5 Clear Planning Moves

Identify the five IELTS Writing Task 2 essay types from the instruction line, then plan each one with a paragraph shape that answers every part of the task.

25 August 202613 min read

IELTS Reading Yes No Not Given teaching board showing an original claim passage with three statements labelled Yes, No, and Not Given beside the writer’s own words

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Reading Yes No Not Given: 6 Clear Decision Steps

Answer IELTS Reading Yes No Not Given questions with six clear decision steps that separate the writer’s view from your own and settle No against Not Given.

24 August 202612 min read

IELTS Speaking fluency teaching board showing an original cue card answer with three hesitations marked and the forward repair written beside each one

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Speaking Fluency: 6 Practical Everyday Drills

Build IELTS Speaking fluency with six practical everyday drills that steady your pace, shorten long pauses, repair a stalled answer, and keep your ideas moving.

23 August 202611 min read

IELTS Listening form completion teaching board showing an original membership enquiry form with six answer gaps and a two word and or a number limit

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Listening Form Completion: 6 Practical Checks

Work through IELTS Listening form completion with six practical checks for word limits, answer categories, spoken corrections, spelling, numbers, and review.

22 August 202611 min read

IELTS Writing Task 1 line graph teaching board showing an original device ownership graph, its three trend shapes, and one overview sentence

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph: 6 Clear Trend Steps

Describe an IELTS Writing Task 1 line graph with six clear steps that build an accurate overview, group the real trends, and support them with chosen data.

21 August 202610 min read

IELTS Speaking Part 1 answer builder showing a short direct reply extended by one reason and one example into a natural two to three sentence answer

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: 6 Clear Answer-Building Steps

Build IELTS Speaking Part 1 answers with six clear steps that reply directly, add one honest reason or example, and stop before the answer starts to drift.

19 August 202610 min read

IELTS Reading matching information locator showing one question matched to the paragraph that states the exact detail rather than a repeated keyword

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Reading Matching Information: 6 Clear Location Steps

Answer IELTS Reading matching information questions with six clear location steps that find the right paragraph by exact detail and avoid simple keyword traps.

18 August 202611 min read

IELTS Writing linking words cohesion check showing one paragraph move from claim to reason, example, and result with only necessary connectors

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Linking Words: 6 Clear Cohesion Checks

Use IELTS Writing linking words with six clear checks for logical paragraph flow, accurate relationships, varied reference, and natural cohesion in each task.

16 August 20269 min read

IELTS Listening multiple choice decision path showing a first plan, two rejected transport options, and the speaker’s final bicycle choice

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Listening Multiple Choice: 6 Clear Decision Steps

Improve IELTS Listening multiple choice with six focused steps to predict decisions, track changed ideas, reject distractors, and choose the final meaning.

15 August 20269 min read

IELTS Speaking pronunciation teaching board showing meaningful chunks, keyword stress, intonation, one sound repair, and a record-review-retry loop

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Speaking Pronunciation: 5 Clear Practice Drills

Improve IELTS Speaking pronunciation with five clear practices for chunking, stress, intonation, sound repair, and focused self-recording review each week.

14 August 20269 min read

IELTS Listening map labelling teaching board showing an original community-centre plan, a clear route from the entrance to the art room, and six navigation steps

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Listening Map Labelling: 6 Clear Navigation Steps

Learn IELTS Listening map labelling with six clear steps to find the start, track each turn, recover from lost position, choose answers, and check the route.

13 August 202611 min read

IELTS Speaking Part 3 answers teaching board showing a five-step response map and an original worked answer about public transport

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Answers: 5 Clear Development Steps

Build IELTS Speaking Part 3 answers with five clear steps for direct opinions, reasons, examples, balanced views, and natural follow-up discussion practice.

12 August 202611 min read

IELTS Writing Task 1 overview teaching board showing an original library-visits chart, its two main trends, and a clear overview sentence

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Task 1 Overview: 5 Clear Selection Steps

Use an IELTS Writing Task 1 overview with five clear steps to select the main trends, comparisons, and stages before adding accurate supporting details.

11 August 202611 min read

IELTS Reading matching headings teaching board showing a paragraph core, a paraphrase, and the best heading selected from three original options

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Reading Matching Headings: 6 Practical Steps

Use IELTS Reading matching headings with six clear steps to find each paragraph’s main idea, compare paraphrases, reject detail traps, and check every choice.

10 August 202611 min read

IELTS test day checklist teaching board with seven preparation steps: ID, confirmed date, route, alarm, water, stored phone, and calm timing

IELTSStudy plans

IELTS Test Day Checklist: 7 Clear Preparation Steps

Use this IELTS test day checklist to confirm your ID, schedule, journey, belongings, water, timing plan, and calm routine before entering the test centre.

9 August 202611 min read

IELTSProduct updates

Version 1.0.10 is live and ad-free

LexiUp IELTS 1.0.10 is live on the App Store and removes ads entirely.

8 August 20262 min read

IELTS grammar correction board showing one original sentence repaired through six self-editing checks

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Grammar Correction: 6 Clear Self-Editing Checks

Use IELTS grammar correction with six clear self-editing checks for sentence boundaries, verbs, nouns, articles, punctuation, and repeated errors in practice.

8 August 202611 min read

IELTS vocabulary in context phrase record showing congestion, reduce traffic congestion, a fresh sentence, and the seven study steps

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Vocabulary in Context: 7 Practical Study Steps

Build IELTS vocabulary in context with seven practical steps for meaning, collocation, word form, accurate examples, active recall, and useful review.

4 August 202611 min read

IELTS Speaking Part 2 preparation cue card with five short note lines, a one-minute timer, a pencil, and a red speech wave on a cream desk

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Preparation: 5 Practical Steps

Use IELTS Speaking Part 2 preparation to read the task, choose one clear story, make short notes, and speak for up to two minutes with calm direction.

3 August 202610 min read

IELTS Writing Task 2 planning outline with a notebook, pencil, timer, and red study markers on a warm cream desk

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Task 2 Planning: 5 Useful Minutes

Use IELTS Writing Task 2 planning to read every part of the question, choose relevant ideas, and create a clear essay outline before drafting with confidence.

2 August 20268 min read

IELTS Listening answer accuracy checklist beside headphones, a timer, and a pencil on a warm cream study desk

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Listening Answer Accuracy: 4 Clear Checks

Improve IELTS Listening answer accuracy with four calm checks for instructions, prediction, spelling, and review before you finish a practice session.

1 August 202611 min read

IELTS Reading time management study desk with a timer, reading page, and calm red focus pathway

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Reading Time Management: 5 Practical Steps

IELTS Reading time management can feel calmer with five practical steps for planning, scanning, checking instructions, and moving on with clear purpose.

31 July 202612 min read

IELTS True, False, Not Given evidence guide with supported, contradicted, and missing information

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS True, False, Not Given: A 5-Step Evidence Method

Use five clear steps for IELTS True, False, Not Given questions and learn exactly when the passage contradicts a claim or leaves it clearly unresolved.

23 July 202611 min read

IELTS Writing Task 2 Band 7 planning pages, criterion cards, fountain pen, red tabs, and timer on a warm cream desk

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Task 2 Band 7: 7 Essential Steps

IELTS Writing Task 2 Band 7 requires a clear position, developed ideas and controlled language. Use this official-source guide to practise each criterion.

14 July 202613 min read

IELTSProduct updates

New IELTS study resources

Source-reviewed guides now support daily planning, Writing practice, and mistake review.

13 July 20262 min read

IELTSProduct updates

Current iOS product proof

Current privacy-reviewed screens now show the Learning Path and grounded Writing practice feedback.

13 July 20262 min read

Daily IELTS study plan shown as seven blank planner columns with pencils, study cards, and a timer on a warm cream desk

IELTSStudy plans

Daily IELTS Study Plan: 7 Practical Steps

Build a daily IELTS study plan with seven practical steps for focused practice, useful review, balanced skills, and calm recovery after any missed day.

13 July 20266 min read

IELTS Writing Task 2 practice review with layered essay pages, a magnifying glass, red editing pencil, and revision cards on a cream desk

IELTSWriting & Speaking

IELTS Writing Task 2 Review: 5 Useful Steps

Use an IELTS Writing Task 2 practice review to check the prompt, examine four criteria, rewrite one weak section, and carry the lesson into fresh work.

13 July 20266 min read

IELTS mistake review shown as organised correction cards, red review arrows, a calendar, and a completed card stack on a cream desk

IELTSStudy plans

IELTS Mistake Review: 5 Calm, Useful Steps

Use an IELTS mistake review routine to find the reason behind an error, choose the right repair, revisit it later, and apply the lesson to new practice.

13 July 20265 min read

IELTS Academic vs General Training comparison with an abstract academic booklet, letter and envelope, headphones, and microphone on a cream desk

IELTSStudy plans

IELTS Academic vs General Training: 4 Key Differences

Compare IELTS Academic vs General Training through four key differences, shared sections, test purpose, Reading materials, and Writing tasks before you prepare.

13 July 20265 min read

Study IELTS while working setup with a closed laptop, weekly planner, timer, coffee, red pencil, and study cards in morning light

IELTSStudy plans

Study for IELTS While Working: 7 Realistic Steps

Study IELTS while working with seven practical steps for short complete sessions, protected checkpoints, useful review, and recovery when plans change.

13 July 20265 min read

IELTS Reading instruction word limits represented by an open booklet, magnifying glass, blank word tiles, answer boxes, and a red pencil on a cream desk

IELTSReading & Listening

IELTS Reading Word Limits: 5 Essential Checks

Follow IELTS Reading instruction word limits with five essential checks for answer form, spelling, hyphenated words, careful counting, and final review.

13 July 20265 min read