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Marcus Thompson
IELTS Curriculum Designer
Marcus designs Band9Prep's study plans and practice materials. He holds a DELTA diploma and has prepared students for IELTS Academic and General Training across 15 countries.
Articles by Marcus Thompson
- Best IELTS Listening Apps (2026)September 6, 2026
- Best IELTS Reading Apps (2026)September 6, 2026
- How to Improve Your IELTS Score 2026: Band 5→7+ Complete GuideJuly 13, 2026
- 1-Year IELTS Study Plan: From Band 4.0 to 7.5 BeginnerJuly 16, 2026
- IELTS 14-Day Study Plan: Two Weeks, Every Day Planned (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Study Plan: 30-Day Schedule From Band 5.5 to Band 7June 19, 2026
- IELTS 4-Week Study Plan: 3 Tracks for Band 6, 7, or 8 (2026)July 16, 2026
- 6-Month IELTS Study Plan: Band 5 to 7+ Curriculum (2026)July 16, 2026
- IELTS 7-Day Crash Plan: What to Do Each Day Before the TestSeptember 6, 2026
- IELTS 7.0 to 8.0: What the Last Band Actually Takes (2026)September 6, 2026
- Computer-Delivered IELTS Tips: Screen-Day Tactics That WorkNovember 7, 2026
- IELTS Exam Day: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)July 22, 2026
- IELTS Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Section-by-Section GuideMarch 18, 2026
- IELTS General Training Reading: Format, Question Types &November 7, 2026
- IDP vs British Council IELTS: Which Should You Book in 2026?November 7, 2026
- IELTS Listening Guide 2026: Format, Tips & Band ScoresJuly 13, 2026
- IELTS Listening Part 2: Monologue, Maps and Signposting (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Listening Part 4: The Academic Lecture (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Listening Practice 2026: Accent & Note-Taking DrillsJuly 13, 2026
- IELTS Listening Practice Tests 2026: Free Tests + Band 7 StrategyAugust 20, 2026
- IELTS Listening Traps: Distractors, Corrections & Word LimitsSeptember 6, 2026
- How to Use IELTS Mock Tests: 12-Week Practice PlanJuly 10, 2026
- Complete IELTS Preparation Guide 2026: From Band 5 to Band 7+July 6, 2026
- Average IELTS Score in Indonesia (2026): Data from 189July 13, 2026
- IELTS Preparation in Pakistan (2026): Real Score DataJuly 13, 2026
- IELTS Preparation in the Philippines (2026): Real ScoreJuly 13, 2026
- IELTS Reading Matching Features: People, Dates, Categories (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Matching Headings: 5-Step Strategy (2026)July 16, 2026
- IELTS Reading Matching Information: Find It Fast (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Reading Matching Sentence Endings: Grammar First (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Reading Practice 2026: Skimming, Scanning & DrillsJuly 13, 2026
- IELTS Reading Practice Tests with Answers (2026)August 20, 2026
- IELTS Reading Sentence Completion: Copy Exactly (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Reading Strategies: The Complete Guide to Scoring Band 7+March 8, 2024
- IELTS Reading Summary / Note / Table Completion (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Reading Time Management: Finish in 60 Min (2026)September 6, 2026
- The 6 IELTS Reading Traps (and How Each One Catches You) (2026)September 6, 2026
- IELTS Reading True False Not Given: Complete Strategy GuideJune 19, 2026
- IELTS Reading Yes / No / Not Given: Writer's Views, NotSeptember 6, 2026
- Complete IELTS Study Guide 2026: 8-16 Week Preparation PlansJuly 13, 2026
- IELTS Study Plan for Beginners: From Band 4-5 to 6 in 8 WeeksNovember 7, 2026
- IELTS Study Plan for Working Professionals: 1-Hour DailyJuly 16, 2026
- IELTS Study Plan 2026: Complete Guide to All TimelinesSeptember 10, 2024
- IELTS Test Format Changes 2026: What's New & What Stayed the SameNovember 7, 2026
- IELTS UKVI Booking Guide: Who Needs It, Fees and LifeSeptember 6, 2026
- IELTS Study Pack 2026: What to Include and What to SkipJuly 22, 2026