Resources
It’s always good to know where to get started with the IELTS and nowadays it’s easier than ever to find useful resources.
I recommend getting started with the following;
Recommended Websites
A simple Google search will bring up thousands of links, but it’s always worth starting with a few recommendations.
Youtube
Why not step up your game with some interesting YouTube channels?
Recommended Apps
If you are anything like us, then your life will have become app-dependent. Your first question, following a Google, will be ‘Is there an app for that?’
IELTS - Overall
Developed by the British Council and available both on Android and iOS, it gives you a general overview of all the components of IELTS: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing tests.
Key Features:
- Instant access to all the right tools you need
- Free unlimited practice tests, grammar tips, exercises, and quizzes.
- Videos of IELTS speaking interviews
- Vocabulary exercises.
- IELTS online coaching preparation checklist and a progress tracker.
This is a free app and a must-have for every exam candidate.
Another comprehensive app that gives you access to free practice tests and flashcards. This too is available both on Android devices and iOS.
Key Features:
- 3000+ questions created by experts.
- Detailed statistics of your progress for every question
- Support offline mode.
- Daily review calendar based on your study.
This is also a free app you should totally check.
Written by Sam McCarter, the author of best-selling books, this is available on both Android and iOS. A well-designed app focussing on all the skills you need to score well in the exam.
Key Features:
- A wide range of innovative and interactive exercises.
- Each skill is explained with examples, for clear understanding.
- Score yourself on the interactive can-do statement section.
- A full range of questions to practice.
This app is quite handy and free to download.
IELTS - Vocabulary
This is arguably the best app available for vocabulary. Developed by British council, this app is a must to improve your English.
Key Features:
- Learn English and improve vocabulary.
- Over 100 questions to test your word power.
This is a very helpful app to have.
You simply cannot expect to learn English without the BBC. The most trusted organization, when it comes to anything English. Available on Android device and iOS, you should install the app immediately.
Key features:
- Strategic practice
- New lessons daily
- Notifications to help you continue learning.
- Easy-to-find programs listed by the series.
This free app should be your go-to guide for English as this is the most helpful app you can get for supporting your IELTS course online.
Available on both Android and iOS, this app covers the most important words used for IELTS online coaching.
Key Features:
- Tests with multiple levels to improve word power.
- Words on different topics like academic word list, education, work, environment, health etc.
- IELTS flashcards.
- Most important words are added to the favourite word list.
- Navigation drawer to go to specific word list categories easily.
- Offline pronunciation.
- Add the word to the Mastered list if you are familiar with that word.
- Search for words using the intuitive search functionality.
Vocabulary Specific App
Developed by the British Council, this app is available both on Android and iOS. You can boost your listening skills with this entertaining podcast about everyday life.
Key Features:
- 60 episodes and over 20 hours of free listening.
- Listen and read along with the moving audio script.
- Downloadable episodes for offline use.
- Wide range of different topics in English.
This is a free IELTS online training app. It provides a good balance of learning and entertainment.
This is available in the app store for both iOS and Android. It is a big platform to practice speaking and listening.
Key Features:
- A good collection of radios from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
- Easy to find and listen to popular radio stations.
- Rich content.
- Make friends with other users and chat with them.
Another interesting app to hone your speaking and listening skills, available for free.
A comprehensive guide to building your band. This is available both on Android and iOS.
Key Features:
- Freewriting test
- Academic and General writing samples
- Specific guidelines
- A large number of topics to choose from
This is a free app and can become your best friend while preparing for the writing section.
Conclusion
Advancing technology does have its benefits. Even the app world nowadays is full of quality resources to help you crack IELTS and help you in time management. Use them well and see the results for yourself.