# Cullen IELTS 8+

> IELTS C1-C2 vocabulary builder for Band 8+ preparation. (iPhone/iPad app by Cullen Education Ltd (Apps).)

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- Developer: [Cullen Education Ltd (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036170284)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cullen-ielts-8-plus/id1132138026/reviews.md

## What is Cullen IELTS 8+?

Can’t remember high-level words when you need to use them in the test? This app will increase your C1-C2 level vocabulary – the high-level words you need to use and understand to score Band 8 and above in IELTS. 

This app will increase your C1-C2 vocabulary and help you score Bands 8+ in IELTS.  You will increase your writing and speaking accuracy and learn useful synonyms so you can answer reading and listening questions more quickly.  This app will also help people preparing for Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency tests. 

Start by picking one of 25 topics, all related to the IELTS test. The first time you complete a topic, you must do the exercises in order – you can’t skip ahead! This is because you build your active vocabulary through repetition - it’s like having an IELTS teacher in your pocket.

You will complete 10 different exercises to improve: speed reading, spelling, listening, and accurate use in a sentence. 

Once you have completed and unlocked all of the exercises in a topic, you can review them in any order, at any time. Repeat the topics to try to improve your accuracy, spelling, and to increase your speed-reading time. If you find the words too difficult, try IELTS Vocab 7+. 

This app was written and designed by Pauline Cullen, the author of 
• The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS 
• Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS 
• Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced 
• Common Mistakes at IELTS Intermediate

The app was constructed and produced by the amazing people at PEEK Creative, Cambridge, UK. I brought them the individual parts and a picture in my head and they assembled it, gave it an engine and made it work better than I ever imagined.

Reviews for IELTS Band 7+ 
‘’Pauline, I am so impressed with the app, I wish I had known about it earlier as my test is on Saturday, however, it is a fantastic rather creative notion - it's not boring and it’s easy to follow.  Moreover, it is really working for me, I began to remember and use all the academic vocabulary that I am familiar with but usually I do not remember to use them. I would like to thank you and appreciate your great effort, Mitch’’

‘Dear Pauline, I have had this app on my iPhone for less than a day. I immediately recognised your system of teaching, which is in all your books. That is that a word could be learnt in different ways at once.  How it is spelt, how does it sound, its meaning, usage in a sentence and its synonyms. This is very helpful indeed. This is what I like about your teaching method and why I bought your app. With many thanks and best wishes, Zhenia.


Reviews for The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS:

‘All books from this author are excellent.’ 
‘Worked like a charm for me. My test was exactly what this book showed it would be.’
‘Very happy...Best book for preparation to sit IELTS and get a high band’
‘This book is very helpful for IELTS exam I passed very well after using it, having failed the exam previously.’
‘This is one of the best IELTS course books I've come across. …Highly recommended.’

## Key features

- C1-C2 level vocabulary enhancement
- Topic-based learning (25 topics)
- 10 different exercise types
- Improve speed reading and spelling
- Increase writing and speaking accuracy
- Learn useful synonyms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cullen-ielts-8-plus/id1132138026/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Can’t select topic

*2024-12-02*

Unfriendly operation, time consuming

### 1/5 — No sound is played

*2024-04-07*

Unfortunately, no sound is played for words. Wish this bug could get fixed.

### 1/5 — No Sound!

*2021-12-22*

The app doesn’t have any sound which makes it useless!

### 1/5 — Sound is not working.

*2021-04-04*

Absolutely no SOUND at all. I just purchased this app now. It’s not worth it to buy. Please fix this issue.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2020-11-19*

I think the app works perfectly fine, I dont know what others have been complaining about?! Her books also really detailed and thorough, highly recommended for IELTS learners who aiming to get an 7+ score

### 3/5 — Sound issues

*2020-09-10*

While it has a quite range of vocabularies, the app is voiceless which makes all the listening content useless. 

Thank you for fixing the issue! I wouldn’t recommend it until the issue is fixed.

### 3/5 — Listening and match section is not working.

*2019-03-09*

Please do the needful, I am stuck in first day.

### 2/5 — Can’t hear anything

*2017-10-17*

I’ve already turned on my loudspeaker at the maximum. Can you please fix this?

### 5/5 — Sardar

*2017-06-18*

Awesome App to learn new words. Must have for every ielts aspirant.

### 5/5 — Best vocabulary app

*2016-10-24*

This app (and IELTS 7+) is a very good app to really ‘learn’ vocabulary. There are fun exercises for definition, pronunciation, spelling, speed-reading, etc. 
The words were selected by one of the best authors in English language teaching who really knows what is important and useful to learn.
However, one way to make the app even better is if we could listen to the sentences in exercise 9 after we complete them.

## Frequently asked questions about Cullen IELTS 8+

### What is Cullen IELTS 8+?

Cullen IELTS 8+ is an educational app designed to help users improve their C1-C2 level vocabulary specifically for achieving Band 8 and above in the IELTS exam. It focuses on high-level words and synonyms crucial for academic English.

### How does Cullen IELTS 8+ help improve vocabulary?

The app uses a structured approach with 25 topics and 10 different exercises per topic. It builds active vocabulary through repetition, focusing on spelling, listening, and accurate sentence usage, as well as speed reading.

### Who developed Cullen IELTS 8+?

Cullen IELTS 8+ was written and designed by Pauline Cullen, an author known for her work on official Cambridge IELTS preparation materials. The app was technically constructed by PEEK Creative.

### What is the price of Cullen IELTS 8+?

Cullen IELTS 8+ is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for vocabulary enhancement.

### Does Cullen IELTS 8+ have ads?

No, Cullen IELTS 8+ does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free learning experience.

### What devices support Cullen IELTS 8+?

Cullen IELTS 8+ is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users preparing for their English proficiency tests.

### How often is Cullen IELTS 8+ updated?

The latest version of Cullen IELTS 8+ is 1.0.2, which was last updated on October 30, 2020. Users can expect a stable experience based on its release and update history.

### What is the age rating for Cullen IELTS 8+?

Cullen IELTS 8+ has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners and adults preparing for standardized tests.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2020-10-30

This update includes performance improvements and small bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-03-05

In this release, we have fixed some minor bugs that caused issues for some users on the latest operating system.

• You can now seamlessly slide between word groups and topics
• Drag and drop the words exactly to match their meanings
• The app runs more smoothly and quickly

Enjoy the updates and happy learning.

### 1.0 — 2016-10-20

This update is signed with Apple’s latest signing certificate. No new features are included.

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