What is Road to IELTS Online?

• 10 hours of free online self study materials from the British Council to support your preparation, further 20 hours for registered candidates
  
        
  
  
  
• 3 units, each based on commonly used IELTS topics
  
• Each unit covers all four sections of the exam (reading, listening, writing and speaking).

What will the materials allow me to do?

• practice IELTS listening tasks under timed conditions
  
• view sample videos of speaking tests, highlighting good and less good practice
  
• develop vocabulary and techniques for writing tasks 1 and 2
  
• work on authentic texts for the reading test as in the real exam
  
• develop vocabulary in topic areas commonly used in the IELTS exam

What are the advantages for me?

Instant Feedback
Gain instant feedback on your performance and monitor your personal progress.

Understand your mistakes
See  the correct answers and receive tips and hints to help you improve.

Develop Confidence
As the exercises are based on real IELTS tasks, you become more familiar with the test and so feel more confident.

See the What is Road to IELTS presentation for further information.

Is Road to IELTS Online all I need to prepare for the exam?

Road to IELTS Online is a self study resource which we recommend you follow along with other forms of preparation (face to face courses or self study preparation books). See here for other preparation resources offered by the British Council.

How and when do I get access to the materials?
You will receive your log-in details by email once your IELTS registration has been confirmed.

What if I forget my personal log on details?
You should access the Road to IELTS portal and request your password which will be automatically sent to you.

If you have any further questions about the materials please see the Frequently Asked Questions document.

Good Luck on the Road to IELTS!