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Updated 27 September 2026 · 4 min read
IELTS courses can cost hundreds of dollars. KitWren’s IELTS preparation is free from start to finish: 38 strategy lessons covering every part of the test, original practice for each question type, and full-length mock tests for both Academic and General Training. This page explains what’s included, how to tell whether you’re ready to start, and a four-week plan to work through it.
Who it’s for
- University applicants who need an Academic score for admission.
- Migration and work visa applicants, who usually sit General Training.
- Professionals registering with a regulatory body that sets minimum scores.
- Repeat test-takers who are one band short in a particular skill.
Not sure which version you need? The course’s first module explains the difference, but the organisation you’re applying to has the final word — check its requirements before you book.
What the 38 lessons cover
| Module | Lessons | What you learn |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | 4 | The test at a glance; Academic vs. General Training; how band scores work; building a study plan |
| Listening | 5 | Form and note completion; multiple choice; maps, plans and diagrams; following a Part 4 lecture; spelling, numbers and traps |
| Reading | 8 | Skimming and scanning; True/False/Not Given; Yes/No/Not Given; matching headings; matching information; summary completion; multiple choice; General Training reading |
| Writing Task 1 | 6 | Writing an overview; bar and line graphs; pie charts and tables; processes; maps; General Training letters |
| Writing Task 2 | 7 | Question types; planning in five minutes; introductions and conclusions; body paragraphs; coherence and cohesion; vocabulary and grammar for higher bands |
| Speaking | 5 | Part 1 answers; the Part 2 long turn; Part 3 discussion; fluency and coherence; pronunciation |
| Final preparation | 3 | The most common mistakes; time management; what to expect on test day |
Each lesson teaches one skill or question type with worked examples, then gives you exercises that are marked instantly. Start at the IELTS course.
Practice and mock tests
Alongside the lessons are original practice materials written in the style of the real test: reading passages, listening recordings with questions, Writing Task 1 and Task 2 prompts, and speaking question sets. When you’re ready, five full mock tests — three Academic and two General Training — let you practise under timed conditions.
Are you ready to start IELTS preparation?
IELTS strategy helps most once your general English is solid. Take the free English level test first:
| Your level | Suggested path | Roughly aiming for |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A2 | A2 → B1 courses first; IELTS later | — |
| B1 | Finish B1, then work through B2 alongside the IELTS lessons | Band 5–5.5 |
| B2 | Start IELTS preparation; use C1 lessons for writing and vocabulary | Band 5.5–6.5 |
| C1–C2 | Go straight to IELTS preparation and mock tests | Band 7+ |
These band ranges are approximate. See IELTS band scores explained for how scores are calculated.
A four-week plan
This plan assumes about an hour a day and a starting level of B2. If you have longer, stretch each week; if your test is sooner, prioritise your weakest skill.
| Week | Lessons | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Know the test | Getting started (4) + Listening (5) | Two listening sets; note every mistake type |
| 2 — Reading and Task 1 | Reading (8) + Writing Task 1 (6) | Two reading sets; write three Task 1 answers against the clock (20 minutes) |
| 3 — Task 2 and Speaking | Writing Task 2 (7) + Speaking (5) | Three Task 2 essays (40 minutes); record yourself answering speaking sets |
| 4 — Put it together | Final preparation (3) | Two full mock tests; revisit the lessons behind your weakest answers |
Habits that raise scores
- Time yourself from week one. Most lost marks come from running out of time, not from not knowing the answer.
- Keep an error log. Write down every wrong answer and why — misheard number, missed “Not Given”, off-topic paragraph. Patterns appear quickly.
- Count your words. Task 1 needs at least 150 words and Task 2 at least 250; the Word Counter helps while you practise.
- Speak out loud every day, even for five minutes. Fluency comes from practice, not from reading about speaking.
- Build topic vocabulary with the vocabulary trainer — education, environment, technology, health and work come up again and again.
Free, with no account
Everything is free and there’s nothing to sign up for. Progress is saved in your browser, so use the same device and browser to keep your place. KitWren is not affiliated with the organisations that run IELTS; for official rules, dates and fees, check the official IELTS website.