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IELTS Guides
From exam fundamentals to real strategies — 7 free guides, organized by topic.
Scores
Band score structure, how it's calculated, and target scores — the fundamentals.
The Complete Guide to IELTS Band Scores
Understand what IELTS band scores (0–9) mean, how the Overall score is calculated and rounded, and the band scores typically required for study abroad, immigration, and career goals.
Read guideIELTS Academic vs General Training: Which One Should You Take?
Compare IELTS Academic and General Training section by section, and learn which module to choose for study abroad, immigration, or employment goals.
Read guideWriting & Speaking
Practical strategies for the two hardest skills, aligned to the marking criteria.
High-Scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 Structure
Learn the four IELTS Writing Task 2 marking criteria, the four-paragraph structure of a Band 7.0+ essay, how to write the introduction, body, and conclusion, and the mistakes Korean test takers make most often.
Read guideIELTS Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card): The Complete Preparation Guide
A practical guide to IELTS Speaking Part 2: the format, how to use your 1-minute prep time, a structure for the 1-2 minute talk, filling the time, and the assessment criteria.
Read guideStudy Plans
Study roadmaps by timeline and goal, with time allocation per skill.
Korea Guide
Required scores by goal (study, immigration, promotion) and how to register in Korea.
How to Register for the IELTS Test & Full Cost Breakdown
A complete, start-to-finish guide to registering for the IELTS test in Korea: computer vs paper test differences, test fees, locations, ID requirements, and result dates, explained by a Pagoda instructor with 14 years of experience.
Read guideIELTS Score Requirements for Study Abroad, Immigration & Promotion
The IELTS scores commonly required for undergraduate and graduate study abroad, immigration to Canada and Australia, and domestic corporate roles and promotion — plus test registration and validity information in Korea.
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