BandLift
Free IELTS Academic preparation

Lift your IELTS band in seven focused days.

A day-by-day study plan, three full practice tests with audio and automatic marking, band 9 model answers, and timed drills. It's free, runs in your browser, and needs no sign-up.

How 7.5 adds up
Listening8.0
Reading8.0
Writing7.0
Speaking7.0
Overall7.5

30 ÷ 4 = 7.5. Strong Listening and Reading scores carry Writing and Speaking. BandLift's plan is built around that.

Everything in one place

What you get

Practice tests

3 full practice tests

Listening with audio in a range of accents, Reading with 3 passages, Writing and Speaking. Automatic marking, estimated bands and an explanation for every answer.

Band 9 writing

Model answers for every question type

Task 1 charts, processes and maps, and all five Task 2 essay types, each with notes on what makes it score highly.

Plan

7-day study plan

Daily tasks with a progress tracker. Set your exam date and the plan shortens itself if you have less time.

Listening

Spelling & numbers drill

Your device reads names, dates and prices aloud, with the traps real Part 1 recordings use. Type what you hear and check.

Reading

Pacer and TFNG trainer

A 17 / 20 / 23-minute passage timer, tactics for every question type, and a True/False/Not Given drill with explanations.

Writing

Frames, models and a timed pad

Paragraph frames for Task 1 and Task 2, model answers, common errors, and a timed writing pad with a live word count.

Speaking

Cue cards and voice recorder

Part 1 questions, Part 2 cards with prep and talk timers, Part 3 questions, and a recorder so you can listen back to yourself.

Vocabulary

High-yield flashcards

56 cards for describing graphs, essay topics, linking and paraphrase, with a “known” pile that stays saved.

Progress

Built-in progress tracker

Plan completion, daily study time, streaks and scores for every skill, saved on your device. Back up to move it to another phone or laptop.

Exam day

Test-day checklist

What to bring, what to do in each section, and tips for the computer-delivered test.

How it works

Three steps, every day

  1. 1

    Set your target

    Enter your exam date and practice scores. The calculator shows how far you are from 7.5 and where to gain points.

  2. 2

    Follow today's tasks

    Each day covers one or two skills, with 4–5 hours of focused work, ending with a light review the day before your test.

  3. 3

    Practise under time

    Use the timers, drills and writing pad so exam timing feels normal. Your progress saves in your browser.

Honest about what a week can do. Seven days won't transform your English. They can stop you losing marks you already deserve: through format knowledge, question-type technique, and clear structure in Writing and Speaking. That's where BandLift focuses.

Common questions

Is BandLift free?

Yes. There's no account, no payment and no ads.

Is this the official IELTS test?

No. BandLift is independent study material. For full mock tests, use official practice material as well. The help guide lists where to find it.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Everything works in a modern mobile browser, although the writing pad is easier with a keyboard.

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Ready to start?

Day 1 takes about four hours and starts with a baseline test.

Open the study app