The British Council’s four Understanding IELTS ExpertTrack courses will give you a complete guide to everything you need to know as you prepare for the IELTS test.

During our 12-week IELTS online preparation course, you will find out about each section of the IELTS test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Each course lasts for three weeks.

In each of the four courses you’ll find:

• a description of each part of the test and what you have to do to achieve a good band score
• the assessment criteria that tell you what your examiner is looking for
• exam techniques to help you tackle all types of test questions
• tips and strategies for successful test preparation and for improving your English ability
• practice tests to help you know what to expect on test day

Join a free 7-day trial which provides you with free access to the full suite of courses and assessments for a week.

After your free trial you can:

• Pay $39 per month to keep learning online.
• Have complete control over your subscription; you can cancel any time.
• Work at your own pace and set your own deadlines at every stage.
• Only pay while you’re learning; the subscription will cancel automatically when you finish.
• Complete online assessments to test your knowledge and prove your skills.
• Earn digital course certificates and a final award that you can share online, with potential employers, and your professional network.
• Keep access to the content of courses you complete even after your subscription ends.