Do you want to study abroad but are concerned about the high costs of coaching? It’s easier than ever to be ready for the IELTS test in 2025 with free, high-quality online resources. This step-by-step tutorial will help you pass the test without any official coaching. It will also show you countries where IELTS might not even be required.

1. Understand IELTS Structure
Before you start studying, you should know what IELTS really tests:
Listening: 40 questions in 4 parts
Reading: three passages and forty questions
Writing: Two things to do (a report or letter and an essay)
Speaking: An oral interview in three parts that lasts 11 to 14 minutes
Link to the official IELTS structure
2. Websites and study materials that are free
You don’t have to pay for coaching when you can get these free resources:
Cambridge IELTS PDFs:
Official previous papers (search for PDFs on Google)
YouTube Channels:
E2 IELTS, IELTS Liz, and Asiya
Apps for mobile devices:
IELTS Prep from the British Council,
IELTS Speaking Partner
Websites for Practice:
ieltsonline.com
ieltsbuddy.com
3. Tricks for Practicing Speaking
Use IELTS speaking questions to write down your replies.
Use AI tools like ChatGPT to practice speaking tests.
Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror.
4. Tips for reading and writing
Read The Hindu, Indian Express, the BBC, and other news sites to get better at reading.
Use Grammarly and ChatGPT to make your writing better.
Write practice essays with a time constraint and obtain feedback from friends or online forums.
5. 30-Day Study Plan
Week 1–2: Spend an hour every day practicing and learning each area.
Week 3: Begin full-length practice tests and timed writing assignments
Week 4: Work on your weak points, do fake interviews every day, and take full tests every other day.
6. Places Where You Can Study Without Taking IELTS
Some colleges will accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) instead of IELTS. For example:
Germany: A lot of public colleges
Norway and Finland: Free school and English classes
In Canada, cer
tain colleges recognize MOI and Duolingo.
Some private universities in Italy and Poland will accept English transcripts.
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