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IELTS One Skill Retake available in Australia
IELTS One Skill Retake helps you show your full potential. It provides test takers with a second opportunity to achieve their study, migration or work goals.
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CoachingFree 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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PronunciationHow 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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PreparationHow important is it to understand 'lexical resource' in IELTS Writing and Speaking tests?
Lexical resource is all about how flexibly and fluently you can find the right words and phrases to convey precise meanings.
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.
PreparationExamples 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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PreparationIELTS 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.
PreparationTrain Your Brain for IELTS: 7 Games to Boost Your English
Fun IELTS prep: Boost skills with language games. Enjoy learning reading, writing, speaking, and listening. For solo or with friends!
IELTS or PTE for ICT professionals - Which should you choose?
Did you know that IELTS is actually quite different from the PTE? Read on to know key differences and why IELTS may be a great fit for those in the ICT sector!
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Spelling5 books to improve your English skills
Want to elevate your English skills and truly immerse yourself in the language? These 5 books can help you with just that and more.
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