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IELTS or DET: Which one is the better choice?

Can't decide whether to take IELTS or DET to achieve your study, work or migration goals? This article provides a quick and easy comparison.

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IELTS or CELPIP: Which test is best for study, work and migration?

IELTS or CELPIP: Discover which is the most popular and accepted test for Canada to give you the best chance of achieving your work, study and migration goals.

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50,000 IELTS test takers proudly share their achievements

IDP's IELTS Result Sharing feature reached 50K users this week. Test takers share their scores with online communities to promote test quality and pride.

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How important is 'Intonation' in IELTS Listening and Speaking tests?

Intonation is an important part of your speaking as it can help indicate meaning. Focus on this area in your IELTS test preparation to improve your band score.

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Commonly used hyperboles to enhance your IELTS Speaking score

Hyperboles are often used by native speakers and you may want to consider using them in your IELTS Speaking test as a way of enhancing your band score.

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Free preparation material to achieve your desired band score in your IELTS test

At IDP, we offer a wide variety of free preparation materials and information to help test takers improve their chances in their upcoming test.

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How important are grammatical range and accuracy in the IELTS Writing and Speaking tests?

Grammatical range and accuracy is one of the key assessment criteria in the IELTS test. In this article we take a closer look at what exactly it constitutes.

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Examples of how to use 'not given' in the IELTS Reading test

Do you find the ‘Not Given’ option tricky? Let’s look at some handy tips to help make the choice easier for you.

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Types of essays to expect in your IELTS Writing Task 2

Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.

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Rocco Nigro

IELTS Progress Check: The official practice test to do your best on test day

Test yourself with IELTS Progress Check, the official IELTS mock test assessed by IELTS examiners and get a feedback report with an indicative band score.