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Improve your English with IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing, TOEFL practice, ESOL exercises and grammar drills.

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Each test below has 45 mock papers, with 24 questions and full explanations.

IELTS Practice

45 mock tests · 24 questions each

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About the English Language Tests tests

If English isn't your first language, the IELTS, TOEFL and ESOL exams open the doors to UK study, work and visas. Our free English practice tests cover IELTS Academic and General Training, TOEFL iBT-style questions, ESOL Skills for Life and a library of grammar and vocabulary drills.

Whether you need a Band 6.5 for a UK university or a CEFR B1 for the spouse visa, regular practice in exam conditions is the fastest way to lift your score.

What's in our English practice library

IELTS practice covers Listening (40 questions across 4 sections), Reading (40 questions, 3 passages), and Writing Task 1 and 2 prompts with model bands. TOEFL practice mirrors the iBT structure with reading passages and integrated speaking-style prompts. ESOL drills focus on everyday UK English at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

The grammar section is built for learners who plateau around B1. Each set focuses on a single sticking point — present perfect versus past simple, articles, prepositions of time, conditionals — with short explanations and 10-question quizzes.

How to lift your IELTS or TOEFL score

Practise daily, even if it's only 20 minutes. Steady exposure beats weekend cram sessions for language learning.

Read English news (BBC, Guardian, Reuters) every day. The IELTS and TOEFL reading passages are written in a similar register, and exposure to formal English speeds up your reading rate.

Record yourself answering speaking prompts on your phone. Listening back is uncomfortable but reveals fillers, hesitation and grammar errors you don't notice in real time.

For Writing Task 2, learn 5 reusable structures (problem-solution, two-sided opinion, compare-contrast) so you don't waste time planning under pressure.

Why test-style practice beats textbook study

Textbooks teach English. Mock tests teach the exam. Both matter, but candidates who only study textbooks usually under-score by a full band or level because they aren't used to the time pressure or question styles. Use mocks to expose your weak skill (often listening or writing), then drill that skill with focused exercises.

Ready to start? Take the IELTS Practice, Take the ESOL Practice, Take the TOEFL Practice.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the English Language Tests exam in 2026.

What IELTS score do I need for a UK university?

Most universities ask for an overall Band 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Top universities and competitive courses (medicine, law) often require 7.0 or 7.5.

What's the difference between IELTS Academic and General Training?

Academic is for university and professional registration. General Training is for UK work visas, immigration and secondary school applications. The Listening and Speaking sections are identical.

What CEFR level do I need for a UK spouse visa?

A1 for the initial visa and A2 for extension after 2.5 years. For Indefinite Leave to Remain and citizenship you need B1, plus a Life in the UK Test pass.

How is IELTS scored?

Each of the four skills gets a band score from 0 to 9, and your overall score is the average rounded to the nearest 0.5.

How long is an IELTS certificate valid?

Two years from the date of your test. Most UK visa categories require an in-date certificate at the point of application.

Can I use TOEFL for a UK visa?

TOEFL is widely accepted by UK universities but is not on the Home Office Secure English Language Test (SELT) list, so for visa purposes you need IELTS for UKVI, Trinity SELT or Pearson PTE Academic UKVI.

Are these English tests free?

Yes — every IELTS, TOEFL, ESOL and grammar practice on UK Test Hub is free, with explanations after every question.