IELTS practice tests as close to the real exam as it gets*
A simulator modelled on computer-delivered IELTS Academic: an interface, timings and task types like the real exam. Listening, Reading, Writing and now Speaking — with automatic band scores and feedback on essays and spoken answers against the official criteria.
This is a practice tool, not a replacement for a tutor or a course: it complements your lessons and gives you more practice in the exam format.
No sign-up needed. Runs in the browser on desktop and phone.
What the simulator looks like
Real screens from the simulator. Click to enlarge. Compare with the official demo on ielts.org ↗
What is inside
Listening — approx. 30 min, one pass
Audio plays once, as in the exam. Every task format: notes, tables, maps, diagrams, matching.
Reading — 60 minutes, 40 questions
Three academic passages, TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN, matching, headings, drag-and-drop summaries — just like the CBT.
Writing — marked by criteria
Task 1 and Task 2 are marked on TA/TR, CC, LR and GRA: a band per criterion, an overall band and feedback with a rewritten sample.
Speaking — new, approx. 20 min
Three parts, as in the exam: the examiner asks the questions aloud, you answer into the microphone, and Part 2 gives you a task card and a minute to prepare. Afterwards — a transcript of your answers and feedback on fluency, vocabulary and grammar with a stronger version of your Part 2 answer.
Your voice stays with you
Speech is recognised right in your browser; the recording is never uploaded or stored. Only the text goes to review, and only if you ask for one. Pronunciation is not assessed yet: the review sees only the recognised text.
An honest band score
Scored with the official conversion tables, plus an answer key with every question broken down afterwards.
The exam interface
CBT colour schemes and font sizes, the timer, question navigation, no spellchecker — you get used to it in advance.
Many tests, not one
A bank of full exams covering every task format: across 20 tests you meet each type at least once.
What it costs
Everything is free for now. Paid access comes later, and early users get a bonus.
Without payment
- A limited number of exams a day
- Band score and answer key
- Listening with a synthesized voice, a few tests with live audio
- Writing and Speaking with a limited number of reviews
With payment
- Every exam, including new ones, no daily limit
- Writing and Speaking reviewed by criteria
- Live audio in every Listening
- Every new feature as it ships
Articles on preparation
Short IELTS preparation guide PDF: the whole exam on 18 pages — Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and a study plan, free download
A simple IELTS Academic prep guide in one free PDF: format and timing, every Listening and Reading question type, Writing Task 1 and Task 2 by the criteria, Speaking, articles and a 4-week study plan. In English, Russian and Uzbek.
IELTS Academic: how the exam works and what to read for each section
The whole exam on one page: four sections, timings, the order of the test day, how answers turn into a band and how the overall score is calculated. Plus a map of the blog: where to start for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, and how to plan your preparation.
Rewrite my IELTS essay at a higher band: see your own Writing at band 6, 7, 8 and 9, with the reason for each score
A new feature in the free Tilmashq IELTS simulator: AI rewrites your own Writing essay at the band you pick (6 to 9) and explains why it earns that score. Every version is saved, so you can switch and compare. How to use it, what it costs and what it cannot do.