English exams
The most common English exams are IELTS and TOEFL for university and migration abroad, PTE Academic as an alternative to both, and TOEIC for work. This page compares who each exam is for, its sections and its score scale, and takes you to each exam’s word list and mock test.
Which exam is right for you?
Your goal picks the exam: university abroad, migration, or a job.
IELTS
0-9 bandUniversity, migration and work abroad, especially the UK, Australia and Canada
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
TOEFL iBT
1-6 bandUniversity abroad, especially the US and Canada
Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing
TOEIC
10-990Work, hiring and promotion
Listening and Reading
PTE Academic
10-90University and visas, especially Australia, the UK and New Zealand
Speaking and Writing, Reading, Listening
Word list and mock test coming soon
How to prepare
Build the vocabulary
Start with the exam’s own word list. Most points lost in reading and listening come from unknown words.
Measure with a mock
Take a timed mock and see which section or question type is holding you back.
Speak every day
Speaking and Writing improve with practice. Have short daily conversations with AI tutors.
English exam FAQ
Which exam, which score, how to prepare.
The road to the exam runs through speaking
You learn words from the list and how to use them by speaking. Practice daily with AI tutors in VocaFlare AI.