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IELTS resources and information

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language test for tertiary education, work and migration.

RMIT Training - IELTS
Taking an IELTS at RMIT Training can help you with your career, your Australian visa application and your entry into an Australian university. RMIT Training has become highly respected in the English testing space, having delivered IELTS since 1996 and testing over 10,000 test takers every year. Centrally located and accessible via public transport.
Road to IELTS
Gives IELTS candidates the best possible introduction to the exam and the types of activities they will be facing. With over 120 hours of interactive learning materials, the resource provides preparation and practice for the reading, writing, listening and speaking modules of the IELTS exam. Note: First time users will be required to create a Clarity account (click on 'Sign in/Register' then 'Create an account').
IDP: IELTS Australia
IDP: IELTS Australia is a subsidiary of IDP Education, a large student placement and support service for those wanting to study internationally – Australia, Canada or USA . The site provides a search for your nearest IELTS testing centre, and includes information for test takers, institutions and researchers.
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
The official website for IELTS. Contains information for test takers, institutions, researchers and IELTS teachers.

Practice your English skills

Enjoy learning English with these interactive and engaging online activities!

Australia Network: Study English - IELTS Preparation
Series of practice programs or tutorials that explores listening, speaking, reading and writing as covered in the IELTS exam, and incorporates streaming and downloadable video, video transcripts, activity sheets and study notes.
BBC Learning English
Covers general and business English; grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation; sport; special themed content; quizzes, games and teaching materials; blogs; and audio/video/text downloads.
BBC Skillswise
Improve on your English skills with factsheets, worksheets, quizzes, quick reads and interactive games. Skillswise CD-ROM is available for download.
Elllo: English Listening Lesson Library Online
Free collection of audio and video recordings of speakers from all over the world. Develop your speaking and listening skills by listening to others speak on a wide range of topics.
engVid – Free English Video Lessons
Designed and delivered by experienced English-speaking teachers, these video lessons teach you the essentials of English, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, TOEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language), and more. New lessons are added three times a week.
Internet TESL Journal
For Teachers of English as a Second Language. Contains articles, research papers, lesson plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas & links.

Listening to the radio

The following link to selected educational, informative and authoritative radio programs of the ABC and SBS. Included are podcast downloads, transcripts, live audio streaming and RSS feeds for updated content alerts. Often listening to others speak in English can improve your language skills with time.

ABC Radio Stations
Australia's continuous coverage of local and international news. Covers politics, current affairs, business, science and technology, and sport.
SBS Radio Stations
Stream online or download. Includes: "World News Australia Radio", "SBS PopAsia" and "SBS Chill - world music".
SBS News in Easy English
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners.

Reading and watching news

Australia & New Zealand Newsstream (ProQuest)
Australian and New Zealand news sources. Includes major newspapers and radio transcripts.
ABC News
Reading the news online or watching the news on television is a great way to improve your English comprehension skills.

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REW (RMIT English Worldwide)

IELTS resources and information

Practice your English skills

Listening to the radio

Reading and watching news