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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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The A to Z of IELTS
From “Action verbs” to “Avoiding zero,” this list of IELTS tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your test day.
Immigration8 easy steps to get your Australian Student Visa
We’ll explain how you can apply, what you need to do, and how you can meet the English language requirements for an Australian student visa.
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PreparationQuestion types in the General Training Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS General Training before sitting your test.
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Take IELTS test from the comfort of your home now with IELTS Online
IDP IELTS proudly presents IELTS Online - a convenient new way to take the world’s trusted IELTS Academic test from the comfort of your home.
PreparationIELTS Academic Reading free sample questions
Get access to free sample questions for Academic Reading. It’s perfect for improving your English-language skills and prepare for test day.
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