Vital English

Vital English

 The lessons are well structured and user-friendly.

 There are targeted recommendations for beginners and more advanced English-learners, before starting the lessons.

 Includes lessons for academic as well as general English IELTS preparation.

 Summary at the end of practice tests and lessons to remind you the keywords, topics and main ideas of the lesson, to help you learn how to approach a text.

 25 hours of practice materials for each test section.

 Learning meant for 4.5 to 7.5 language level of IELTS.

Cambridge English

Cambridge English

 There are learning materials about how to take the test only included in PDF format.

 A few test samples included.

 You have the option to take preparation test before starting the actual simulation.

 Unfortunately, the preparation test is the same as the simulation. More variety would have been more helpful.

IELTS Master

IELTS Master

You need to read a few pages before you get started. Users go through clear steps meant for technical calibration.

 Clear start page that leads to preparation sections for each test type.

 Easy link navigation on the left side of the page – You can skip to whatever chapter you want to read by selecting it. The site is a bit busy visually.

The exercises in the learning section are marked with special icons for easier navigation.

 The platform looks functional, but the design is just a little outdated.

 Users can access technical help at any time.

 You can ask for assistance by using the message box.

 Videos take a while to load.

Platform usability & page design

Platform usability & page design

 At first, it is not very clear how to get started. The busy look of the page can create confusion.

 Some graphic elements look outdated.

 Including better links to previous pages may help with navigation.

 Sometimes it may be difficult to remember how you landed on a specific page.

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 USA offers various specialisations in the field of Fashion Designing. One can learn the technical, managerial or creative aspect of the huge fashion industry. One can

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The training platforms

The training platforms

1. Usability and page design

2. Preparation materials included

3. The simulation experience

4. Test evaluation and keeping track of results

5. Fees and subscription duration

6. Additional features

7. USA is the city of verve and style. The trends in fashion can be seen on every street. USA is a fast pace country with rapidly changing trends and style. With Hollywood divas and macho heartthrobs setting the style statement, there is no better nation than USA to pursue Fashion Studies. Here, students get to work with firms like Louis Vuitton, Oscar de la Renta and Giorgio Armani.

Vital English

Vital English

 Speaking preparation seems to include the most extensive practice materials

 Record and playback your own responses, but with no feedback from a teacher.

You can compare your response with a model answer.

 You will practise your pronunciation, word stress, intonation and connected speech

 Includes strategies on how to pass this part of the IELTS test successfully

 Video recordings explain different assignments for the speaking test – really helpful.

No calibration options for microphone

Cambridge English

Cambridge English

 Students can take the test completely independent – no need for external reviewing or talking to an actual person.

 Audio and microphone calibration takes place before the test to make sure everything works properly.

 Students watch a video recording and are asked questions, simulating a speaking test. The recording pauses to allow students to answer.

 You can see how much time you have to answer each individual question.

 After completing the Speaking Test, you can replay your answers and listen to how you did.

 You can also retake the same speaking test to improve your answers and get comfortable with the process.