IELTS / TOEFL mini readiness test.
Take Lipi's free online mini test before you pay. Choose the IELTS band or TOEFL score you want, see where you stand, then train toward that target with a course built around progressive mock tests.
- Eligibility assumes you completed schooling in English, or studied English as a formal school language.
- If the free check shows weak English foundations, start Lipi's 60-day Learn English course first, then return to IELTS / TOEFL prep.
- When the full pre-purchase mock is live, guarantee eligibility may require a minimum Lipi readiness score before buying the course.
- Your target is saved before the mock path starts and cannot be changed midway.
- Mocks unlock in sequence, and later mocks are stricter than earlier ones.
- If you do not clear a mock, Lipi sends you back to the practice areas that need more work.
This is exam-readiness, not school English.
A real IELTS / TOEFL attempt punishes missed details, weak structure, unclear speech, and careless grammar. Lipi gives a slightly strict score so you know whether you are ready for your own target band or score.
IELTS format
- Tests the same four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- More varied question styles: matching, blanks, labels, short answers and MCQs.
- Mix of academic and real-world English, with international accents.
- Speaking is a live interview style, so natural conversation matters.
TOEFL iBT format
- Tests the same four skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
- More computer-led and academic/campus focused.
- Integrated tasks often combine reading, listening, speaking or writing.
- Speaking is recorded into a microphone, so timed clarity matters.
Why one Lipi course prepares you for both
IELTS and TOEFL reward the same English strength, but test it differently. Lipi trains the common core first, then exposes you to both exam styles: UK and international listening voices for IELTS-style tasks, US campus-style spoken English for TOEFL-style tasks, typed responses, recorded speaking practice, and strict readiness scoring before you pay for the full course.
How Lipi decides exam-ready
Your target is saved before the mock path starts. Each mock becomes tougher, and the next mock opens only after you clear the required score. If you do not clear it, Lipi points you back to the listening, reading, speaking or writing practice that needs more work.
| Section | IELTS Academic style | TOEFL iBT style | How Lipi trains both |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Long academic passages with varied question types: headings, matching, blanks, short answers and True/False/Not Given. | Academic passages with computer-led multiple choice, inference, vocabulary and purpose questions. | Proof-first reading drills train evidence, inference and trap avoidance before timed mocks. |
| Listening | Everyday and academic recordings with international accents; answers are often captured while listening. | Campus conversations and lectures, often answered after the audio using notes. | One-play audio, note-taking discipline, UK/international and US-style voices, then stricter recall questions. |
| Speaking | Interview-style answers with a human examiner: natural rhythm, examples and opinion clarity matter. | Computer-recorded responses with timed, structured speaking prompts. | Same-text voice match, emotion/punctuation rhythm, pause control, and timed answer structure. |
| Writing | Task 1 report/letter plus Task 2 essay, with structure and grammar accuracy. | Integrated academic writing and discussion-style responses. | Sentence control, typed response checks, clear claim-reason-example structure and strict readiness scoring. |
Tell us your IELTS or TOEFL target.
If you are unsure which exam or score band fits your study, work, or immigration route, contact Lipi and we will help you choose the right path before you pay.