IELTS Band Score: Explaining Marking Criteria

IELTS Band Score: Explaining Marking Criteria

The IELTS band score is one of the most misunderstood parts of the test. There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and the school of YouTube.  Here are the facts… First The Basics  Examiners grade IELTS using a 9-band assessment formula. The bands start at 0...
 IELTS News: February 2020

 IELTS News: February 2020

In this series, we bring you up-to-date with the latest happenings in the IELTS universe. It has been a busy month.  Read on to discover how the IELTS test changed in January. Also learn how the coronavirus and Brexit continue to have a significant impact on your...
School’s Out: IELTS Teaching Stories From January 2020

School’s Out: IELTS Teaching Stories From January 2020

2020 is shaping up to be a busy year! This month alone, we have dealt with Brexit and the cancellation of all IELTS tests in China for February. Read on to find out how we are adapting to the times… Where We’ve Been We haven’t ventured very far into the geographic...
Spotlight Vocabulary, January 2020

Spotlight Vocabulary, January 2020

Welcome to the first edition of Spotlight Vocabulary in 2020! This series is designed to introduce you to ideas, vocabulary and quality articles that will stimulate you and help you to pass IELTS or OET. These are not the only articles we read in January; you can find...