Formulas & shortcuts
IELTS · 13
Every formula in this course and the easiest ways to remember them, on one page.
1Getting startedBeginner
The IELTS format: four sections, two versions
Open lessonHow band scores work and a study plan
Open lessonOverall band = (L + R + W + S) ÷ 4 → nearest 0.5
- LListening band
- RReading band
- WWriting band
- SSpeaking band
An average ending in .25 goes up to the next half band; one ending in .75 goes up to the next whole band