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Get ready for at-home testing with IELTS Online… coming your way soon!
Do you wish you could be one step closer to your study abroad goals and take your English test from the comfort of your own home? Very soon it will be possible.
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IDP pausing IELTS operations in Russia
In response to the conflict in Ukraine, we have decided to pause IELTS testing in Russia.
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Meet Ibrahim: From IELTS test taker to arts student at the University of Melbourne
Originally from Turkey, Ibrahim took an IELTS test and was accepted into The Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne.
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Meet Peter Pei: IELTS test taker to RMIT sessional teacher
After relocating from China and graduating from a university in Melbourne, Peter credits his strong IELTS results with helping him to secure a job in Australia.
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Australia re-opens to international students! Have you booked your IELTS test?
Universities and immigration departments are expected to be inundated with applications. Get a head start by booking your IELTS test now.
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Booking your IELTS test - A step-by-step guide
Convenience is key when it comes to booking your IELTS test. In fact, it’s actually simpler than you’d think!
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Top 10 podcasts to help you improve your English
Discover 10 podcasts that will introduce you to the various accents and dialects spoken around the globe.
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Should I memorise IELTS answers or not?
Can memorising answers be a useful approach in your preparation for your IELTS test? Let's take a look.
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Meet Anthea: From IELTS test taker to an Australian business owner
From Bachelors in English literature and Drama in South Africa to owning a business in Australia. Read the inspiring story of Anthea's study path.
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Save time and increase your score using the keyword technique for IELTS Reading
In this article, we look at scanning and identifying questions for keywords in the IELTS Reading test.