IELTS Study Suite

100 free study apps for IELTS Academic and General Training: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and vocabulary. No sign-up and no ads. Progress stays in your browser. Every app is also a Windows program on GitHub.

All questions and recordings were written for this suite; none are official IELTS material. Listening uses your device's voices. Not endorsed by or affiliated with the British Council, IDP or Cambridge University Press & Assessment. IELTS is a registered trademark of its owners.

Listening

Form Completion TrainerHear Part 1 style calls about bookings and registrations, and fill in names, numbers, dates and prices. Every call is generated, so you never run out.Spelled Names and CodesHear names, postcodes, reference codes and email addresses spelled letter by letter, and type them exactly.Numbers, Dates and TimesHear phone numbers, prices, dates, times and years, including the tricky ones such as 15 and 50 and double six.Part 2 TalksListen to talks about everyday places and events, such as a museum tour or a sports club, and answer Part 2 style questions.Part 3 DiscussionsListen to students and tutors discussing assignments, and answer multiple-choice and matching questions.Part 4 LecturesListen to short academic lectures and complete the notes with one word only, as in Part 4.Map and Plan LabellingFollow spoken directions round a generated map or floor plan, and label each place with its letter.Distractor TrainerSpeakers change their minds and correct each other. Learn to catch the final answer, not the first one you hear.Word Limit RulesPractise the instructions such as NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER, and check whether an answer breaks them.Listening MatchingMatch people, places or options to what speakers say about them, as in Parts 2 and 3.Dictation TrainerHear a sentence, type it, and see word by word what you missed.Different Voices TrainerHear the same sentences in every English voice on your computer, at different speeds, as IELTS uses a range of accents.Lecture SignpostsLearn the phrases lecturers use to move between points, so you always know where the next answer is.Answer PredictionBefore you listen, predict what kind of word fits each gap: a number, a plural noun, a name or an adjective.Listening Test SimulatorA full Listening practice test: four parts and 40 questions, heard once, with 2 minutes to check at the end, as on computer.Listening Topic WordsHear and spell the words that come up again and again in IELTS Listening: accommodation, transport, health, study and more.Spelling PitfallsHear and type the words test takers misspell most, such as accommodation, environment and necessary. A wrong spelling is a wrong answer.Sentence Completion ListeningHear a short extract and complete a sentence about it with the right words from what you heard.Speed ListeningHear the same line slow, normal and fast, and train your ear for natural speech.Paraphrase SpottingIELTS rarely repeats the words in the question. Hear a sentence and choose the option that says the same thing differently.

Reading

True, False or Not GivenDecide whether statements agree with a text, contradict it, or are not mentioned, with the reason for every answer.Yes, No or Not GivenDecide whether statements match the writer's views or claims, a question type about opinions rather than facts.Matching HeadingsChoose the heading that sums up each paragraph, and learn to ignore headings that only match one detail.Matching InformationFind which paragraph contains a given piece of information, such as an example, a comparison or a reason.Matching FeaturesMatch statements to the researchers, places or dates they belong to, in passages that mention several of each.Matching Sentence EndingsComplete each sentence with the ending that matches the passage, where several endings are grammatical but only one is true.Summary CompletionComplete summaries of a passage, from a box of words or with words from the text.Short-Answer QuestionsAnswer questions with no more than three words from the passage, spelled exactly as in the text.Flow-Chart and Diagram CompletionRead descriptions of processes and complete the flow-chart or the labels of a diagram.Academic Reading PracticeLong academic passages with a mix of question types, timed at 20 minutes each, as in the Academic test.Everyday Texts (General Training)Notices, adverts, timetables and leaflets with General Training Section 1 style questions.Workplace Texts (General Training)Job adverts, staff handbooks and training notices with General Training Section 2 style questions.Skimming TrainerRead a paragraph against the clock and pick its main idea, to build the speed IELTS Reading needs.Scanning TrainerFind names, dates and numbers in a passage as fast as you can. Questions are made from the passages, so there are over a hundred.Synonym SpottingMatch the words in questions to the different words the passage uses for the same idea.Reading Speed TrainerMeasure your reading speed with IELTS-style passages, check understanding, and watch your speed grow.Reading Test SimulatorA full Reading practice test: three sections and 40 questions in 60 minutes, in Academic or General Training form.Reference WordsWork out what this, it, they and such refer to, a skill behind many wrong answers in Reading.Multiple-Choice ReadingMultiple-choice questions on passages, including choose TWO, where every wrong option is wrong for a reason.Reading Strategy GuideA plan for every Reading question type: what to read first, the usual traps, and a short practice set.

Writing

Task 1 Line GraphsGenerated line graphs to describe: pick the key features, then write a 150-word report in 20 minutes.Task 1 Bar ChartsGenerated bar charts to describe and compare, with key-feature questions and a timed writing space.Task 1 Pie ChartsGenerated pie charts with proportions to describe, compare and group, with timed writing.Task 1 TablesGenerated tables of figures: choose what to report, group the data, and write the report.Task 1 Process DiagramsDescribe processes such as recycling glass or making tea, with sequencing language and the passive voice.Task 1 MapsDescribe how a place changed between two maps, with the language of location and development.Language of ChangeRose sharply, levelled off, fluctuated: choose the right verb and adverb for generated changes in data.Proportions and ApproximationTurn figures into accurate phrases: just over a third, roughly half, nearly three quarters, a fifth.Task 1 Overview TrainerChoose the best overview for a generated chart. The overview is what examiners look for first.Task 1 Letters (General Training)Write formal, semi-formal and informal letters in 20 minutes, covering all three bullet points.Letter Tone TrainerChoose the right opening, closing and phrasing for formal, semi-formal and informal letters.Task 2 Essay WriterWrite a Task 2 essay of at least 250 words in 40 minutes, with original prompts of every type.Essay Type SpotterDecide whether a prompt asks for an opinion, a discussion, problems and solutions, or advantages and disadvantages.Task 2 PlannerPlan an essay in five minutes with the right structure for its type, then write from your plan.Introduction TrainerChoose and write introductions that paraphrase the prompt and give a clear position.Body Paragraph BuilderPut topic sentences, explanations and examples in order to build well-organised paragraphs.Cohesion TrainerLinking words and reference words that join ideas without overusing however and moreover.Writing Self-CheckCheck your essay against the four things examiners judge, with plain-language questions for each.Common Writing ErrorsFind and fix the mistakes that cost marks most often: agreement, articles, tenses and word choice.Complex Sentence BuilderJoin simple sentences with relative clauses, conditionals and participles, for a wider range of structures.

Speaking

Speaking Part 1 PracticeAnswer everyday questions about home, work, study and interests, read aloud and recorded, as in Part 1.Part 2 Cue CardsPrepare for one minute with notes, then speak for up to two minutes on a cue card, recorded.Speaking Part 3 DiscussionAnswer deeper questions linked to the Part 2 topics, giving reasons, examples and comparisons.Speaking Test SimulatorA full practice Speaking test: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 in order, with the questions read aloud and your answers recorded.Fluency BuilderSpeak on a topic without stopping for one or two minutes, record it, and track how long you keep going.Minimal Pairs TrainerHear one of two close words, such as ship and sheep, and pick which one, to sharpen the sounds you say.Word Stress TrainerChoose the stressed syllable of common words, and learn the patterns that predict stress.Sentence Stress TrainerHear which word is stressed and what it adds to the meaning, then say sentences with natural stress.Connected Speech TrainerUnderstand linking and reduced forms, such as gonna and wanna, in natural spoken English.Speaking Phrase BankPhrases to give opinions, gain time, compare, speculate and describe, with practice for each.Natural ExpressionsCommon idiomatic expressions, when they sound natural and when they do not, so you use them well.Extending Your AnswersCompare short and developed answers, and learn to add a reason, an example or a contrast every time.Part 2 Note PlannerUse the one minute of preparation well: plan keywords for each point on the card, then speak from your notes.Speaking Self-CheckListen back to your recordings and check them against the four things examiners judge.Speculating and ComparingThe language Part 3 needs: talking about the future, comparing past and present, and giving balanced views.Speaking JournalA daily one-minute recording diary with prompts, to make speaking English a habit.Shadowing CoachSpeak along with a voice, line by line, to build rhythm and natural pronunciation.Answer in the Right TenseQuestions come in the past, present, future and hypothetical. Choose answers whose tense matches the question.Idea BankArguments and examples for the topics that come up in Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2, for and against.Say It Another WayForgot a word? Learn to describe it instead, and practise paraphrasing so you never stop mid-sentence.

Vocabulary and Planning

Academic Word TrainerSpaced-repetition cards for the academic words that appear across Reading, Listening and Writing.Topic VocabularyWords for the topics IELTS returns to: environment, education, health, technology, work, cities and more.Collocation TrainerLearn which words go together, such as make a decision and heavy traffic, with quick quizzes.Word Form TrainerChoose the right form of a word for the sentence: noun, verb, adjective or adverb.Grammar DrillArticles, tenses, agreement, prepositions and more, with the rule behind every answer.Punctuation TrainerCommas, semicolons, apostrophes and run-on sentences, with the rule behind each answer.British and American EnglishSpellings and words that differ, such as colour and color or flat and apartment. Both are accepted if you stay consistent.Band Score CalculatorTurn Listening and Reading raw scores into approximate bands, and work out your overall band with the official rounding rule.IELTS Study PlannerTurn your test date, hours and weakest skills into a week-by-week plan you can tick off.IELTS Mock TestA full practice test in test order: Listening, Reading, Writing, then Speaking, timed.IELTS Error LogEvery question you got wrong in any app of the suite, to sort, retry and annotate.IELTS Score TrackerLog practice bands for the four skills and see your overall band and the trend towards your target.IELTS Test Day PlannerA countdown and checklist for the week before, the day itself and the Speaking test.IELTS Daily MixFifteen minutes a day across listening, reading, writing and vocabulary, with a streak.IELTS Weak Area FinderA short diagnostic across the four skills, combined with your results in other apps, to show what to study next.Score Requirements TrackerRecord the overall and per-skill bands your universities or visa need, and see which ones your scores meet.Study Hours TrackerSee the minutes you practised in every app of the suite, by day and skill, against a weekly goal.IELTS Terms GlossaryPlain explanations of the terms in IELTS guides, from Academic and General Training to One Skill Retake.IELTS DashboardOne page that brings together your study time, accuracy, bands, streaks and weak areas from every app.IELTS Suite HomeA home screen for the whole suite: find any of the 100 apps by skill and see what to practise today.