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Does It Matter Where I Take IELTS - IDP Or British Council?

Studying overseas in an English-speaking country means taking your IELTS exam. However, between IDP and British Council, which do you choose?

26 January 2024
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Discussing your work in IELTS Speaking: Strategies and examples

Discover effective strategies and examples to respond confidently in your Speaking test.

28 June 2023
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Vocabulary range excellence in IELTS: Strategies for success

Want to boost your IELTS Speaking and Writing scores? Explore effective strategies for expanding your vocabulary range. Level up your language skills today.

27 June 2023
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Handling unclear questions in IELTS Speaking: A comprehensive guide

Struggling with IELTS Speaking questions? Learn strategies to handle unclear prompts and boost your performance. Ace the test with confidence.

25 June 2023
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Tone in IELTS General Training Writing: Conveying attitude and formality

Explore the relationship between tone, attitude, and formality in IELTS General Training Writing. Adapt your writing style effectively.

22 June 2023
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Canadian colleges and universities that accept an IELTS Academic band score 6 or lower

From 10 August, an IELTS Academic band score of 6 overall is your ticket to studying in Canada. Discover which universities you can apply to with this score.

21 June 2023
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Mastering IELTS Speaking: Enhancing Fluency and coherence

This article aims to provide effective strategies to help you enhance your fluency, coherence, and impress the examiners during your IELTS Speaking test.

13 June 2023
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Mastering the art of rewriting introductions in IELTS Writing

This article aims to provide you with valuable insights to master the art of rewriting introductions, and to boost your score in the IELTS Writing section.

13 June 2023
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IELTS Writing Task 1 question types: A comprehensive guide

This comprehensive guide breaks down the different question types in the Writing Task 1 section, including graphs, bar charts, pie charts, tables, and maps.

13 June 2023
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Mastering IELTS Reading: Understanding the different question types

This article aims to provide a overview of different IELTS Reading question types, equipping you with the knowledge necessary to tackle them with confidence.

12 June 2023
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