Prepare for IELTS

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Download free copies of practice test papers for the IELTS Academic and General Training module.

Prepare for the IELTS test with the British Council’s free online course. The course will help anyone learning English, especially those preparing for the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System).

Designed by British Council IELTS experts, Road to IELTS offers free online preparation practice which covers the four skills evaluated in IELTS: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Experience the computer-delivered IELTS test system before you sit the real test.

See our essential Listening and Reading Tips.

Focus on writing tips for study at home.

Focus on speaking with top tips that will help you fine tune your skills and achieve the best results while studying at home.

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Be better prepared for computer-delivered IELTS with our online practice.

We particularly recommend three books to help you prepare for your IELTS test. The book titles below are available at our offices.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most widely recognised English proficiency test. As one of the co-creators of IELTS, no one is better positioned than the British Council to help you get the grades you need.