by Scott | Mar 31, 2026 | IELTS Test
March brought new courses, changing rules, and a student who proved that even native English speakers sometimes need a little help with IELTS. Where We’ve Been The big news this month is the launch of our IELTS Life Skills group lessons. If you have been...
by Jack Story | Mar 30, 2026 | IELTS Test
Cashless payments have become part of everyday life across much of the world, from contactless cards in UK supermarkets to mobile wallets in Southeast Asian street markets. Because this shift touches economics, technology, privacy, and social equity all at once, it is...
by Jack Story | Mar 29, 2026 | IELTS Test
In the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, you’ll be asked to write a letter in response to a practical, everyday situation. This could be a complaint, a request, or — as in today’s example — a personal update to a close friend. The tone can range from...
by Jack Story | Mar 21, 2026 | IELTS Test
This month brings the most significant structural announcement in IELTS history: the end of paper-based testing. At the same time, IELTS made clear where it stands on secure English language testing for immigration, withdrawing from the UK Home Office’s HOELT...
by Andy Turner | Feb 28, 2026 | IELTS Test
February was a short month, but a busy one — lessons from London to the Philippines, a new resource on the blog, and a LinkedIn post about a wedding that seemed to strike a chord. Website News LinkedIn was active this month with two posts that generated some strong...
by Jack Story | Feb 26, 2026 | IELTS Test
Music is a popular topic in the IELTS Speaking test. On this page you will find useful vocabulary, IELTS-style questions, and model answers to help you speak naturally and confidently about music. Essential Vocabulary Genre – A category or style of music, such as...
