The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language.

This session will outline your personalised IELTS study plan, course materials, exam structure, and the journey ahead tailored to your target band score and timeline.

UNDERSTANDING THE IELTS EXAM
Listening

30 min 4 sections, 40 questions

Short conversations, monologues, lectures. Tests understanding of spoken English in academic and everyday contexts.

Reading

60 min 3 passages, 40 questions

Academic texts with varied question types: True/False/NG, MCQ, matching, gap-fill, and short answer.

Writing

60 min Task 1 + Task 2

Task 1: Describe a graph/chart/diagram (150 words).
Task 2: Academic essay on a given topic (250 words).

Speaking

11–14 min 3 parts — face to face

Part 1: Personal questions.
Part 2: Long turn (cue card).
Part 3: In-depth discussion. Examiner assessed.

COURSE MATERIALS

Core Textbooks

Focus on IELTS

The primary course textbook. Covers all four skills with exam-style tasks, language development activities, and strategy tips. Used across all sessions.

Focus on Academic Skills for IELTS

A targeted supplement focusing on academic reading and writing. Essential for Task 1 & 2 writing, and academic reading passage strategies.

English Grammar in Use — Raymond Murphy

Core reference grammar for consolidating the language accuracy needed across all IELTS sections, particularly Writing and Speaking.

Support Resources

British Council IELTS Ready

Official practice tests for reading, writing and speaking sections.

IDP IELTS Prepare

Section-specific advice, test strategies, and additional resources.

Cambridge English Preparation

Official sample papers and exam familiarisation materials.

IELTS Test Simulation

Premium timed reading simulations for exam-condition practice.

YouTube — E2 IELTS / IELTS Liz

Recommended channels for self-study between sessions.