After teaching IELTS for over 10 years, I’ve come to one simple conclusion: most students don’t lose marks because of a lack of ideas — they lose marks because their grammar makes those ideas unclear.
I’ve seen students with strong opinions and great vocabulary stuck at Band 6 because their grammar didn’t support their message. I’ve also seen learners jump from Band 5.5 to Band 7 in just a few weeks — simply by fixing how they build sentences.
That’s why I built this page — not to overwhelm you with rules, but to give you practical, focused grammar lessons designed only for IELTS.
Grammar is a big topic, so we’ve divided it into 3 clear learning paths:
Each section includes:
And after every grammar lesson, we link directly to model answers so you can see the grammar in action.
Want a higher score in Task 1 or Task 2? You need grammar that’s not just correct — but clear, varied, and task-appropriate.
| Lesson Title | Why It’s Important |
| Complex Sentences | Essential for Band 7+ in Task 2 |
| Passive Voice | Common in Academic Task 1 |
| Conditionals | Great for giving examples in essays |
| Articles (a/an/the) | A tiny mistake that costs big points |
| Modals (can, must, might) | Helps express opinion and strength |
| Formal Tone Grammar | Avoids informal or spoken-style writing |
Speaking is not just about fluency — grammar is 25% of your Speaking score. You need to show range and accuracy, even in casual speech.
| Lesson Title | Use in… |
| Past Tense for Experiences | Part 1 & Part 2 storytelling |
| Present Perfect | Comparing past and now |
| Future Grammar (will, going to) | Part 3 predictions |
| Conditional Sentences | Expressing opinions & possibilities |
| Fluency with Sentence Starters | “I guess…”, “I’d say…” |
| Linking Devices for Long Answers | To sound natural and structured |
These are the grammar essentials every IELTS candidate should know — whether you’re writing an essay or speaking with the examiner.
| Lesson Title | Why It Matters |
| Tenses Overview | Helps choose the right verb form |
| Relative Clauses | Adds detail to your sentences |
| Countable & Uncountable Nouns | Avoids awkward phrasing |
| Sentence Structures (Simple to Complex) | Shows range and control |
| Comparatives & Superlatives | Important in Task 1 and Speaking |
| Prepositions | A small mistake that repeats a lot |
| Subject-Verb Agreement | Core to fluency and clarity |
Every grammar point we teach is backed up with a real IELTS-style example, often shown at different band levels:
❌ Band 5: “I go to work since 2018.”
✅ Band 7+: “I’ve been working there since 2018.”
Each example comes with:
This way, you don’t just learn the rule — you understand how to apply it like a high-scoring student.
At the end of each grammar lesson, you’ll find a quick self-check:
Perfect for building real confidence before exam day.
We recommend using:
Pair your grammar with strong ideas, examples, and vocabulary to lift all four modules.
I’ve worked with students who failed IELTS 3 times… and then passed with Band 7.5 after focusing just on grammar and clarity.
It’s not about learning all grammar. It’s about learning the right grammar — in the right way.
So wherever you’re starting — Band 5, Band 6.5, or chasing a Band 9 — you’re in the right place.
Let’s take your grammar one step at a time.
📘 Grammar for Writing | 🧠 Grammar Quiz by Topic |
🗣️ Grammar for Speaking | 📥 Download All Resources |
📓 Core Grammar Skills | ✅ Practice Sentences |
🧾 Grammar Checklist | ❓ Contact Us / Ask a Tutor |
Free IELTS Help — From Band 5 to Band 9, Step by Step
IELTS ZONE is a free IELTS preparation platform offering real Cambridge-style practice questions, band-specific model answers (Band 5 to 9), and expert strategies for Writing, Reading, Listening, and Speaking.
Our mission is to help learners worldwide reach their target scores with clear guidance and high-quality, accessible content.