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Get ready for your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test with our preparation resources.

IELTS for UKVI Life Skills is required to migrate to the UK via some visas, settlement or citizenship applications. We offer IELTS for Life Skills practice tests to help you prepare for test success.

Get ready for your IELTS Academic Writing test with free practice tests from the British Council.

People often say that the best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it. But what does that mean? 

In a move to further enhance convenience for its global community of test takers, IELTS has announced that it will now accept UK eVisas as a valid form of proof of identity for all IELTS for UKVI tests taken in the United Kingdom.

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Get ready for your IELTS General Training Writing test with free practice tests from the British Council.

The average IELTS band score ranges between 6.5 to 8. For many people, getting an IELTS Band 7 is a motivating factor to study and to achieve an impressive result from one of the most prestigious English proficiency tests available.

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Recently I was interviewed for the PIE Live Event, talking about the impact of COVID-19 on English language testing for admission to higher education.

More and more of us are now talking about ‘studying with a foreign country’ while discussing study options abroad. The official site of Education New Zealand, for instance, calls itself a platform with information on studying with New Zealand.  

Prepare for your IELTS General Training Reading test with free practice tests from the British Council.

You can write the date in English in lots of different ways, depending on the situation. This guide will show you the key differences between formal and informal styles, help you understand the British and American date formats, and explain what’s expected in IELTS Writing.

Are you dreaming of studying at one of the best universities in the UK? Whether you're aiming to further your education or improve your career prospects, the UK offers many world-renowned institutions that can help you achieve your goals. But before you can walk through the hallowed halls of Oxford or Cambridge, there's one first step you need to take: the IELTS test.

Do you feel shy and nervous about speaking in English? Don’t worry - you’re not alone. Most people feel nervous when they need to speak in a second language - especially during IELTS Speaking. The good news is that you can easily overcome these feelings with a few tried and tested techniques. 

The IELTS Speaking test takes place in a calm, controlled environment with a single examiner. Test conditions like these give everyone the chance to do their best. Rather than demonstrating your ability to perform under pressure, you can keep focusing on your communication skills.