There’s no need to feel overwhelmed or nervous if you’re taking the IELTS on Computer test. We have prepared some great tips and advice to help you prepare in advance for your test, and how to feel at ease on test day.
Use IELTS Ready Premium to plan ahead
When you book your IELTS exam through British Council, you are given free access to IELTS Ready Premium, worth $60. This comprehensive preparation course provides a personalised study plan to help you manage your time and work effectively towards test day.
IELTS Ready Premium also includes access to IELTS practice tests. You can take these tests to see which sections you are stronger or weaker in, and spend more time focusing on the weaker sections.
Immerse yourself
Listening to English songs is a fun and effective way to improve your language skills. Lyrics often use everyday expressions and natural phrasing, helping you pick up new vocabulary and understand how words are used in context. Music also helps train your ear to recognise different accents and pronunciations, all while making learning feel less like studying.
Watching English movies or TV shows is another powerful way to improve your language abilities. You’ll hear how native English speakers use language in real-life situations, which can improve your listening skills and help you become more familiar with natural sentence structure and tone. Subtitles can be especially helpful in the beginning, allowing you to follow along and make connections between spoken and written English.
Attend free weekly webinars
Once you’ve registered for IELTS on Computer with the British Council, you’ll get free access to weekly webinars designed to support your test preparation. These live sessions are led by qualified IELTS experts and cover a wide range of useful topics related to the test. Whether you're looking to strengthen a particular skill or just want clarity on certain sections, the webinars are a great place to ask questions and get real-time guidance.
As an added bonus, you’ll also receive a free study pack that includes recordings of past webinars. This means you can revisit key tips and explanations at your own pace – making it even easier to feel confident and well-prepared by test day.
One Skill Retake
When you take IELTS on Computer, you’ll have access to One Skill Retake – a valuable option if you don’t achieve the score you were hoping for in just one section of the test. Instead of retaking the entire exam, One Skill Retake allows you to focus on improving that single area, giving you the opportunity to boost your overall band score without starting from scratch.
Test with confidence
It’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous before test day but staying calm and well-prepared makes a big difference. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep the night before, eat a balanced meal, and set aside time to check your test details, documents, and directions to the test centre. Arrive early on test day so you’re not rushed, take deep breaths if you feel anxious, and remind yourself that you’ve prepared well.
Prepare for your IELTS exam with ease and confidence. Register now and achieve your goals!