Side by side
| Online (LINGUA) | Offline centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | None: you join from home or work | There and back three times a week |
| Price per hour, group | ≈ 30 000–33 000 so'm | ≈ 36 000–46 000 so'm on the price lists we checked |
| Missed a lesson | Watch the recording | Depends on the centre; often no recording |
| Homework and writing | Checked on the platform, with comments under your text | Depends on the centre |
| Mock tests | Computer-format mock tests with a band tracker | Often on site; some centres are official test venues |
| Speaking practice | In every live lesson on Zoom | Face to face in the classroom |
| Schedule | Book and move lessons yourself on a week calendar | Fixed group timetable |
| What you need | A quiet place, headphones, stable internet | Time to travel |
Choose online if…
- you work or study and losing 1–2 hours on the road three times a week is the real obstacle;
- you live outside Tashkent, in another region or abroad;
- you want to rewatch explanations before the exam;
- you want your writing checked line by line, not just marked.
Choose offline if…
- you cannot find a quiet place at home for 90 minutes;
- you need a classroom to stay disciplined;
- you want to sit mock tests in the same building where you will take the exam.
How to check an online course before you pay
- 1Are the lessons live, with a teacher, or only recorded videos?
- 2What is the teacher's own IELTS result, and do they hold a teaching certificate such as CELTA?
- 3Are there mock tests in the computer format used in Uzbekistan?
- 4Who checks your Writing, and how: a band only, or comments in the text?
- 5How many students are in a group?
- 6Is there a free trial lesson?
- 7Are the price, cancellation and refund rules written in a public offer you can read before paying?
For LINGUA the answers are: live Zoom lessons, a teacher with IELTS 8.5 and CELTA (about Mr. Hondamir), computer-format mock tests, comments under your writing, groups of up to 10 (or 6, or 1-on-1), a free first lesson, and the public offer. Prices are on the prices page.
The exam itself is the same
In Uzbekistan IELTS is taken on a computer, results come in 3–5 days, and the British Council fee for Academic or General Training was 2 639 000 so'm (Kun.uz, November 2025). Whichever course you choose, practise typing your Writing answers and reading from a screen.
Questions
Is online IELTS preparation as effective as offline?
It can be, if the lessons are live, the group is small and your writing is checked in detail. What matters most is regular practice in the computer format and feedback on Writing and Speaking.
Can I practise Speaking online?
Yes. On LINGUA you speak in every live lesson on Zoom, and mini-groups add a speaking seminar every two weeks.
I live outside Tashkent. Can I study with LINGUA?
Yes. All lessons are online, so you can join from any region of Uzbekistan or from abroad.
How long does it take to raise my IELTS band?
On LINGUA IELTS 2.0, each level from B2+ to C1 takes 3–4 months. Take the free level test to see where you start.
