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Ielts Prep Essentials Textbook

A free, self-paced textbook in 6 chapters. Read a chapter, then drill it with the 234 companion flashcards using spaced repetition.

6 chapters · 234 cards · Updated

Chapters

  1. 1Understanding the IELTS Test Format

    The IELTS exam assesses four core language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Each skill is scored on a 9-band scale, where 0 indicates no attempt and 9 represents...

  2. 2Writing Assessment Criteria and Essay Types

    IELTS Writing is marked against four equally weighted criteria, each contributing 25% of the writing band score. Task Achievement or Task Response evaluates how fully the prompt is...

  3. 3Speaking Test Skills and Strategies

    The Speaking test is assessed on Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation, each weighted equally. Fluency and Coherence evaluate t...

  4. 4Reading Techniques and Question Types

    Effective reading in IELTS relies on two key techniques used at different stages. Skimming involves reading quickly to grasp the overall meaning or gist of a passage, focusing on t...

  5. 5Listening Strategies and Common Pitfalls

    The Listening test demands active concentration because the recording is played only once and includes distractors designed to test focus. Common question formats include form/note...

  6. 6Vocabulary, Grammar, and Cohesion in Writing

    A strong Lexical Resource score depends on more than simply using big words. Candidates should aim for a wide range of vocabulary deployed with precision, including accurate colloc...

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