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Test dayHow to skim and scan for keywords in your IELTS test
Let our IELTS Experts walk you through how to skim, scan and look for keywords in your IELTS Reading test.
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Let our IELTS Experts walk you through how to skim, scan and look for keywords in your IELTS Reading test.
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5 reasons to love Christmas in Australia
Check out our 5 summer Christmas experiences to fall in love with Christmas in Australia. From food, weather to the beaches, it is just the right mix.
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Getting to know Australia
Learn more about life in Australia as Ben from China narrates his daily experiences living in Australia.
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ImmigrationCalling Australia home
Meet Khushnawazi and read about her dream of living in Australia and her IELTS test experiences. Discover her journey on becoming an Australian citizen.
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Get outside your comfort zone
Meet Ivan and read more about his personal growth and unforgettable experiences on his new life in Australia and the comfort zone challenges he faced.
Achieving goals with IELTS
Read how IELTS helped Wei Kato on his journey from leaving China in the 1980s to become a course instructor in Australia.
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IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
Use our free sample questions for General Training to assess your English-language skills and learn where you need to improve.
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PreparationMake English Part of Your Everyday Life: Simple Tips to Get Started
Discover easy ways to make English a natural part of your everyday routine. Choose from fifteen ideas and three different English levels.
IDP IELTS Future Award FAQs
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