Discover IELTS preparation strategies from the British Council
Understanding IELTS is a set of four online courses (MOOCs), which are offered by the British Council on the FutureLearn platform. They can be taken by anyone who wants an IELTS preparatory course.
The four courses in the Understanding IELTS ExpertTrack give you all the information and practice you need to approach the four parts of the IELTS test with confidence that you can achieve the band score you aim for.
The British Council has over 80 years’ experience in English language teaching and assessment and delivers IELTS tests in more than 100 countries. The Understanding IELTS preparation courses draw on the British Council’s expertise in online learning.
Understanding IELTS ExpertTrack
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 (with a dedication of 3 hours per week).
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.
After your free trial you can:
- Pay a monthly fee to keep learning online at FutureLearn platform.
- Have complete control over your subscription; you can cancel at 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.
Why choose IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. Whether you are planning to study abroad or to move to another country to work or live, you may be asked to prove your English language ability.
More than 10,000 organisations globally trust IELTS, so when you take the test you can be confident that it is recognised by educational institutions, employers, governments, and professional bodies around the world.
IELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading language assessment experts and will test the full range of English skills needed for success in your new job or study placement abroad.
