IELTS Energy English 7+ IELTS Energy 1527: Get Set Up For IELTS Success With These Spelling Tips
Oct 7, 2025
Discover essential spelling tips for IELTS listening and writing that can impact your score. Learn about the differences between American and British spelling and the importance of consistency. Explore tricky nouns and verbs where spelling changes, such as 'setup' vs. 'set up' and 'backup' vs. 'back up.' Understand the distinctions between 'takeoff' and 'take off', as well as 'makeup' and 'make up.' Finally, delve into new digital vocabulary like 'login' and 'log in' as the hosts emphasize these rules' significance for IELTS success.
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Spelling Directly Affects IELTS Scores
- Pay attention to spelling in IELTS listening and writing because it affects your score.
- Use context to decide correct word forms when writing during the test.
Meaning And Dialect Both Matter
- Some words like "healthcare" change form depending on meaning and dialect.
- IELTS accepts both American and British spellings, so context and meaning matter more than variety.
You Don't Have To Stick To One Variety
- You can mix British and American spelling on the IELTS and examiners won't penalize you.
- If switching confuses you, choose one variety and stick with it for consistency.