Personal study notes for preparing for the IELTS Academic test.
The vault brings together grammar, vocabulary, sentence-building practice, and strategies for all four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Open 00_Dashboard/Index_Dashboard.md for
the main roadmap, then study the topics that match your current goals.
01_Foundations_and_Mechanics— sentence structure and core grammar02_Parts_of_Speech— nouns, verbs, modifiers, and other word classes03_Core_Tenses— tense usage and listening resources04_Voice_and_Modals— voice, modals, and reported speech05_Advanced_Structures— conditionals, inversion, and cleft sentences06_Cohesion_and_Coherence— organizing and connecting ideas07_Error_Correction— common mistakes and correction practice08_IELTS_Application— strategies for each IELTS skill09_Punctuation_and_Capitalization— punctuation and spelling rules10_ Vocab Lexical_Resource— vocabulary, collocations, and paraphrasing11_Idiomatic_Language— idioms and natural expressions13_Sentence_Building_Workshop— guided sentence practiceApp_*— additional writing, speaking, listening, and reference materials
Use this pronunciation improvement video for extra speaking practice.
For vocabulary building, use this vocabulary improvement video.
For IELTS mindset training, use this mindset training playlist.
- Just The Word — check common collocations
- Collins Dictionary — check definitions, examples, and pronunciation
Find the 21 official IELTS practice books available online for extra test practice.
For focused IELTS guidance, follow IELTS Advantage with Sir Chris. Avoid spending time on random channels that add little value.
Practice critical thinking with this critical thinking playlist.
The notes are designed to work best in Obsidian, where internal links and media are handled properly. You can also read the Markdown files directly on GitHub.
Created by Afnan.