IELTS writing is challenging, but it can go under control.

Does it take you too much time to look for answers in long,complex IELTS reading passages? Many test takers have the same problem.

It is really baffling to locate the answer to one questionwhile you are under the pressure of exam conditions and a required band score. IELTS reading texts are also complex and require full attention.

These are not what stop you or make you move over the textslowly. Lack of skills in certain requirements, including reading comprehension,exam techniques, finding clues, etc. must be our main area of focus.

The skill under practice today is locating the informationusing both comprehension and exam techniques. I have used first text of test 4 on Academic Cambridge IELTS 18, so you can have that in front of you to takethe most. Now let’s move to the book:

So to recap:

1.     Review  the questions to understand what you arelooking for

2.     Go from the first paragraph and find the topic sentence

3.  Search in the questions to find relevant questions

Most Common IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics

 1. Hometown / Home / Accommodation

Where you live

What your hometown is like

Yourneighborhood

Your room /house

2. Studies / Work

What you study

Your job

Why you chose it

Daily routine

 3. Daily Life

Weekends

Free time

Holidays

IELTS Route Podcast: Listening Traps, Different Answers toOne Question

Struggling with IELTS Listening because many answers sound correct?
In this episode of the IELTS Route Podcast, we break down one of the biggest challenges candidates face: listening traps—especially when the audio seems to offer different answers to the same question.

You’ll learn how Cambridge exam writers design distractors, why certain words are meant to confuse you, and how to train your ears to focus on the real answer. This episode also explores common trap types such as paraphrasingtricks, number/figure switches, and “keyword echoes” that mislead test-takers.

Whether you’re aiming for Band 7, Band 8, or above, this practical guide will help you:

·       Understand how IELTS Listening traps actually work

·      Recognize when the audio gives multiple possible answers

·      Avoid falling for distractors or “too obvious” keywords

·      Strengthen your ability to interpret paraphrased information

·       Apply strategies that real high-scorers use in difficult sections

This episode is perfect for anyone preparing for IELTS Academic or General Training and wanting a deeper understanding of how to choose the correct answerconfidently—even under pressure.

Stay focused, stay sharp, and let’s break down the listening section together.

There areSome topics that are more frequent in IELTS, especially in part 1. They are general topics inside English language, and they are widely used in everyday English.

I have gathered a range of the most repeated topics in recent IELTS tests and words that are more commonly used in everyday English.

 In addition to the provision of vocabulary, this is a practice tomaster topic development. In this way, you learn to combine expanding ideas with relevant lexical resources.

On each episode, we review two topics and demystify a decent development route:

Technology

Phone use

AppsSocial media

Computers

The internet     

Shopping & Money

What you buy

Saving money

Online shopping

For the list of words:

https://ieltsroute.com/ielts-route-podcastmost-common-ielts-speaking-part-1-topics/

In this series, we’ll break down IELTS tasks into clear, simplestrategies — from writing Band 9 essays to speaking naturally and confidently.
We’ll cover pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and mindset — all with realexamples and short, focused lessons.

Each episode connects with our blog at IELTSRoute.com, so you can read, listen, and practice together.