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Welcome to our blog where we'll share tips on how to improve your English. We'll also be asking our IELTS experts to share their advice on how to prepare for your IELTS test and get the score you need.

Date: 27 April 2021 - 17:13

How to learn English online by yourself

James Stubbs, a teacher from our English Online course, shares his top tips about how to get the most out of learning English online by yourself.

Date: 01 April 2021 - 12:22

Everything you need to succeed at IELTS

Our global IELTS expert, Alina Promska, is here to help you know what to expect, and to share her top tips for reducing the stress and performing at your best.

Close up of a girl taking the IELTS Speaking test.

Date: 29 March 2021 - 12:31

Eight ways to boost your IELTS speaking score

The speaking section of your IELTS test can be a scary prospect. Our global IELTS expert Hazan Hayaloğlu shares her top eight tips for excelling in the speaking section of your IELTS test.

Test takers during the IELTS listening section.

Date: 22 March 2021 - 13:56

12 tips to improve your IELTS listening and reading scores

Our global IELTS expert Hazan Hayaloğlu shares her top tips for improving your listening and reading scores on the big day.

Man taking the IELTS test with the British Council.

Date: 15 March 2021 - 12:42

IELTS do's and don’ts

Our IELTS expert Alina Promska shares her do's and don'ts to help you boost your confidence on the test day.

Close up of a man practising writing for IELTS.

Date: 10 March 2021 - 11:32

Nine tips to improve your IELTS writing score (plus a seven-day writing challenge)

IELTS expert Alina Promska outlines her nine top tips for performing at your best on test day.

A close up of a girl preparing for IELTS on her laptop.

Date: 02 March 2021 - 13:03

The nine best resources for your IELTS test preparation

Our global IELTS expert Hazan Hayaloğlu takes us through her nine top resources for IELTS test preparation.