The preparation for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) sometimes feels overwhelming and confusing. And all the online discussions and arguments regarding it create many ...

Subtle but important changes are being made to the IELTS 2025 to improve test-taker experience and international legitimacy.

Scores above 1500 are typically within the top 1-2%, according to the College Board, which administers the SAT. Additionally, 29 students from the class took the IELTS exam, and 20 secured scores of ...

and his first since the chart-topping Eyes Closed in 2023. Meanwhile, UK rock pioneers Sleep Token are quickly becoming one of the breakthrough acts to watch this year. The five-piece band ...

By Thomas Smith Alex Warren has continued his dominant streak at the summit of the U.K. Singles Chart for a third consecutive week with breakout hit “Ordinary” (Apr. 4). The US singer ...

In his very first attempt, Nguyen Le Bao Chung, 12, from Ha Tinh province, scored 8.0 on the IELTS, with an impressive 8.5 in Speaking. Nguyen Le Bao Chung scored 8.0 on the IELTS (photo courtesy of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

By following the structure, preparing effectively, and practicing consistently, you can enhance your chances of achieving a high band score in the IELTS exam. Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Dylan Scott‘s “This Town’s Been Too Good to Us” rises three places this week to claim the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, marking the fourth chart-topping hit for the 34-year-old ...