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Free IELTS practice and study guides

Prepare for IELTS.
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Practise speaking, writing, reading or listening in a focused 5–10-minute test. Review your answers and find lessons to help you improve.

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Speaking5 responses · 5–8 min   →Writing5 responses · 8–10 min   →Reading12 questions · 5–10 min   →Listening12 questions · 5–10 min   →

Questions become more challenging as you progress. Each test covers one part of IELTS.

Free IELTS tests

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Choose one area below. Get answer explanations for reading and listening, or AI feedback on your writing and speaking responses.

5 responses · 5–8 min

Speaking

Record spoken answers.
Respond to prompts about everyday and more complex topics. A microphone or audio upload is required.

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5 responses · 8–10 min

Writing

Write your own responses.
Write five compact responses, from a practical message to a more nuanced argument.

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12 questions

Reading

Read passages and answer questions.
Identify details, follow arguments and interpret the writer’s meaning. Review explanations after the test.

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12 questions

Listening

Listen to recordings and answer questions.
Follow details, opinions and implied meaning. You will need sound on your device.

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IELTS study guides

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IELTS questions.

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From the learning library

How to Structure a Paragraph

Learn how to build a paragraph around one main idea, support it with an explanation and use examples in an IELTS essay.

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How the free tests work

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Choose one of four tests

Spend 5–10 minutes on one area: speaking, writing, reading or listening. The tasks become more challenging as you progress.

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Save your results by email

Enter your email after the test to save your answers and access your report. Writing and speaking feedback is prepared after you submit.

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Practise what needs work

Use the study guides to work on specific questions and techniques. Try another free test when you are ready to practise a different area.

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We’re developing a diagnostic across all four skills, with a private report and a personal practice plan. It is not available to buy yet.

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Feedback on all four skills

SpeakingFeedback and practice priorities
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