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Frequently asked questions

Is Cathoven IELTS free?

Cathoven has a free tier and a Premium tier. The Language Hub tools — CEFR text analysis, Level Adaptor, Reading Generator and Writing Reviser — are free with daily limits, no credit card required. Full IELTS preparation (diagnostic level tests, Writing and Speaking scored against the official IELTS criteria with detailed feedback, 50+ mock tests, a personalised study plan and Catbot) is Premium: a weekly or monthly subscription (cancel anytime), a one-time 3-month plan, or pay only for the days you need. Current prices are on the pricing page.

How is Cathoven different from other platforms?

Most platforms offer generic practice questions. Cathoven is the only platform built on 10+ years of real IELTS scoring data, covering all four skills with criterion-by-criterion feedback and a Score Guarantee. Cathoven’s Writing and Speaking scores are within 0.5 band of examiner scores in 98% of cases. See the Score Guarantee terms for the conditions.

Does the AI really grade like an examiner?

Cathoven’s Writing and Speaking scores are within 0.5 band of examiner scores in 98% of cases.

Does it work for General Training, not just Academic?

Yes — both Academic and General Training are fully supported.

What IELTS skills can I practice?

All four skills: Writing (Task 1 and Task 2, Academic and General Training), Speaking (all three parts), Reading (IELTS-format + actual tests), and Listening (IELTS-format + actual tests).

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