Follow Maya through six chapters of her life abroad — and learn to spell the 112 words IELTS candidates get wrong most often.
Why spelling matters in IELTS. In the Listening and Reading tests, a correct answer that is spelled wrongly scores zero. In Writing, spelling mistakes pull down your vocabulary score. A few dozen common words cause most of the damage.
Each chapter is a short story with the key words highlighted. The words are taught a few at a time, split into small parts, with a memory trick for each — then you spell them one by one, with help that shows which letters you already have right.
Maya moves abroad to study.
Maya's first job in a new country.
Maya rents her first flat.
Maya's first presentation at work.
Maya falls ill in the busiest week of the year.
The final chapter: Maya takes the IELTS test.
Read Maya's story. Every highlighted word is one to learn. Press 🔊 to hear any part read aloud.
Four words at a time, split into parts, the tricky letters in yellow, and a memory trick for each.
One word at a time: hear it, read the clue, type it. See which letters are right before the answer appears.
Speak with the words, fill in an IELTS-style listening form, and write a short Task 2 answer.