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Free online course IELTS English Exam Lessons

Duration of the online course: 9 hours and 34 minutes

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Boost your IELTS score with a free English course: speaking, writing and reading practice, confidence tips, and exam strategies to study online.

In this free course, learn about

  • Vacation & travel vocabulary: trips, activities, impressions; describing holidays in natural spoken English
  • British vs American usage: difference between 'holiday' and 'vacation' in meaning and context
  • Describing cities with blended cultures: adjectives like multicultural/cosmopolitan and related nuance
  • Describing people: appearance, hair phrases, and personality adjectives (e.g., cheerful, upbeat)
  • IELTS Speaking Part 1: structure, typical topics, and strategies to sound fluent and natural
  • Handling unknown vocabulary in IELTS Speaking: paraphrasing, definitions, and staying calm
  • IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: planning notes and organizing a 2-minute talk (past-present-future, story arc)
  • IELTS Speaking Part 3: develop answers with reasons, examples, comparisons, and extending ideas
  • Speaking with confidence: practical techniques (slowing down, breathing, pausing, practice routines)
  • Storytelling in English: past tenses, sequencing, and adding conflict/interest to keep listeners engaged
  • IELTS Writing Task 2: planning, clear thesis, coherent paragraphs, and strong conclusion (Band 7–9 tips)
  • Linking words in IELTS Writing: purpose, correct use, and misconception that more linkers = higher score
  • IELTS Writing Task 1 General: Band-9 letter structure and balanced paragraph length for clarity
  • IELTS Reading skills: matching headings + T/F/NG & Y/N/NG; distinguishing facts vs writer opinion

About the free online course

Prepare for IELTS with practical English lessons designed to build the skills that matter most on test day and in real conversations. This free online course helps you speak more naturally, write with clearer structure, and read more efficiently, while developing the confidence to respond under time pressure. It blends exam-focused guidance with everyday topics so you can expand vocabulary and express ideas smoothly without sounding memorized.

On the speaking side, you will practice handling common interview questions, longer cue-card answers, and deeper follow-up discussions. You will learn how to organize responses, keep your fluency when you cannot recall a word, and tell stories in a way that holds attention. Lessons on describing people, vacations, health and lifestyle, sports, studies, and shopping make it easier to draw on familiar language in the exam while still sounding precise and varied.

For writing, the course supports you in moving from ideas to a strong, coherent response. You will focus on planning before you write, shaping introductions and conclusions that match your argument, and improving cohesion without forcing unnatural linking phrases. Guidance covers both essay writing and the letter style used in General Task 1, helping you control paragraph balance, clarity, and tone so your work feels easy to follow.

Reading practice targets question types that often cause lost marks, such as matching headings and true/false/not given style tasks. You will develop strategies for spotting main ideas, separating facts from opinions, and staying accurate even when the wording in the text does not match the question exactly. Throughout the course, short exercises reinforce key decisions you need to make in IELTS, so your practice becomes focused and measurable.

Whether you are aiming for a higher band score for study, work, or migration, these lessons give you a structured way to improve performance across all sections. Study online at your own pace, strengthen your English for real-life situations, and build exam technique that makes your ability easier for the examiner to recognize.

Course content

  • Video class: Talking About Your Vacation in English - Spoken English Lesson 18m
  • Exercise: What is an appropriate adjective to describe a city with diverse cultures and people blended together?
  • Exercise: Which word describes a city with a mix of many different cultures and people?
  • Exercise: What is a difference between the use of the words 'holiday' and 'vacation' in British and American English?
  • Video class: How to Describe a Person in English - Spoken English Lesson 20m
  • Exercise: When describing someone's appearance in English, which of the following phrases could be used to talk about hair?
  • Exercise: Which of the following words can be used to describe someone who is always in a good mood and smiles a lot?
  • Video class: IELTS Speaking Exam - How to Do Part One of the IELTS Speaking Exam 13m
  • Exercise: What is a key strategy for handling unknown vocabulary during the IELTS speaking test?
  • Video class: IELTS Speaking Band 9 Sample Test 17m
  • Exercise: In an IELTS speaking exam, what is one essential factor for achieving a high band score in fluency?
  • Video class: 5 Techniques to Speak English with Confidence - Speak English Confidently 18m
  • Exercise: What is a simple technique to improve confidence when speaking English according to the lesson?
  • Video class: How to Tell a Story in English - Using Past Tense 17m
  • Exercise: According to the lesson from Oxford Online English, what is a crucial element that every story needs in order to maintain the audience's interest?
  • Video class: How to Write a Band 9 IELTS Essay - IELTS Writing Lesson 42m
  • Exercise: In an IELTS essay, why is it important to plan your conclusion before writing the main body of the essay?
  • Video class: IELTS Speaking Exam Cue Card - How to Do Part Two of the IELTS Speaking Test 14m
  • Exercise: In the IELTS speaking exam, part two requires you to take specific steps. Which of the following is one of the recommended methods to organize your answer?
  • Video class: 5 Tips to Get Band 7 in the IELTS Writing Exam - IELTS Writing Lesson 21m
  • Exercise: What is a common misconception about using linking words in the IELTS writing exam to achieve a higher score?
  • Video class: IELTS Reading Exam - Answer Matching Headings Questions 14m
  • Exercise: What is a primary reason why matching headings questions are difficult in the IELTS reading exam?
  • Video class: IELTS Life Skills Exam Guide - Level B1 18m
  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of the IELTS Life Skills B1 exam?
  • Video class: IELTS Writing Task 1 General - Write a Band 9 Answer 19m
  • Exercise: According to the lesson on writing a letter for Task 1 of the general IELTS exam, why is it important to balance the length of each paragraph?
  • Video class: IELTS Reading Exam - True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given Questions 18m
  • Exercise: In the IELTS reading exam, which type of question could involve both facts and the writer's opinion?
  • Video class: Talk About Health and Lifestyle in English - Spoken English Lesson 13m
  • Exercise: What is a suggested strategy to maintain a healthy work-life balance according to the lesson?
  • Video class: IELTS Speaking Exam - How to Do Part Three of the IELTS Speaking Test 17m
  • Exercise: What is a key strategy for answering questions effectively in part three of the IELTS speaking test?
  • Video class: Talk About Sports in English - Improve Spoken English Conversation 13m
  • Exercise: Which phrase is used to describe someone who is very interested in and often participates in sports?
  • Video class: How to Talk About Your Studies in English - Learn Spoken English 12m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is an example of a place where you can study practical skills for a specific job?
  • Exercise: What is the main focus of a vocational college as described in the lesson?
  • Video class: IELTS Essay - Tips to Write a Good IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay 17m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of planning an essay before writing in the IELTS exam?
  • Video class: IELTS Writing - Using Linking Words and Phrases to Improve Your Score 21m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of using linking words in writing tasks?
  • Video class: Talking About Online Shopping - Spoken English Lesson 20m
  • Exercise: What is typically meant when an online shopping experience is described as 'reasonable'?
  • Video class: IELTS Essay - How to Write an Introduction (Using Paraphrasing) 15m
  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing in an IELTS essay introduction according to the lesson?
  • Video class: 5 Ways to Compare and Contrast in English 12m
  • Exercise: Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comparative adjective with an intensifier?
  • Video class: IELTS Speaking Exam - How to Get Band 7 16m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is necessary to achieve a band seven score in the IELTS speaking exam according to the provided lesson?
  • Video class: IELTS Study Plan - Prepare for the IELTS Exam in 6 Steps 14m
  • Exercise: Which step in the study plan emphasizes the importance of allocating time according to individual weaknesses?
  • Video class: How to Answer IELTS Writing Task 1 General 11m
  • Exercise: What is an important aspect to consider while writing the letter in task one of the IELTS general writing exam?
  • Video class: IELTS Writing - Improve Your Grammar Score 16m
  • Exercise: In the context of preparing for the IELTS Writing exam, which statement about grammar practice is correct?
  • Video class: Describe Trends in Business English - Describing Statistics, Sales and Market Trends 15m
  • Exercise: What word could best describe a significant and sudden increase in sales figures?
  • Exercise: What verb can be used to describe an upward movement in sales figures?
  • Video class: IELTS Writing Task 2 Analysis - Understand 17m
  • Exercise: What is the most important aspect to focus on when preparing for the IELTS Writing Task 2 according to the text provided?
  • Video class: IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - How to Answer IELTS Writing Academic 17m
  • Exercise: What is a key strategy for organizing your ideas before starting the IELTS academic writing task 1?
  • Video class: IELTS Writing - How to Improve Your Vocabulary Score 14m
  • Exercise: What is the primary reason why many IELTS students struggle to score higher in the writing section?
  • Video class: Top 10 Tips for Your IELTS Speaking Exam - Advice from IELTS Examiners 16m
  • Exercise: During the IELTS speaking exam, how should you approach personal examples in Part 3?
  • Video class: 5 Things That Will Hurt Your IELTS Score - Avoid These IELTS Mistakes 16m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a common misconception about the IELTS exam preparation?
  • Video class: 10 IELTS Writing Tips From Examiners, Teachers 17m
  • Exercise: What is a key factor to consider when writing an IELTS task two essay to achieve a high band score?

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9 hours and 34 minutes of online video course

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How can I structure an answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue cards?

Use the one-minute preparation time to note key points, then give a clear beginning, supporting details, and a short ending while speaking for up to two minutes.

What is the difference between “holiday” and “vacation” in English?

“Holiday” is more common in British English, while “vacation” is more common in American English for time away from work or school.

How should linking words be used in an IELTS Writing essay?

Use linking words to show logical connections between ideas, but avoid overusing them or adding them where the meaning is already clear.

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