IELTS | Test Takers - How do I prepare?
There’s a range of materials to help you
prepare for your IELTS test.
Firstly, download the free Information
for Candidates booklet (PDF, 935KB) which provides an
explanation of the test.
Official IELTS Practice
Materials
IELTS has official practice materials to help
you understand the format of the test and the types of questions.
There are two volumes of the Official IELTS Practice Materials:
- Vol. 1 Official IELTS Practice Materials (with CD)
- Vol. 2 Official IELTS Practice Materials (with DVD)
Both volumes of the practice material offer
samples of the Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking modules
with sample answers and Examiner comments. The CD in Vol. 1 offers
samples of the Listening test and the DVD in Vol. 2 shows
candidates taking the Speaking test.
The Official IELTS Practice Materials Vol. 1
and Vol. 2 are the only IELTS practice materials endorsed by the
IELTS partners. You can order your Official IELTS Practice
Materials in one of three ways:
- place an order online from IELTS in Australia (XLS, 1.6MB)
- place an order online from IELTS in the UK
- through your local test centre
Sample questions online
Try some free sample questions online. These
sample questions will give you an idea of what to expect in the
Reading, Writing and Speaking modules.
IELTS preparation courses
Some IELTS centres have workshops to help you
prepare for your test. Talk to your local IELTS test centre for
details. Preparation courses may also be offered by language
schools in your country.
