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About Linda Alley
Linda Alley is an IDP IELTS expert with more than 15 years' experience in English language education. She creates learning content for IELTS test takers and answers test preparation questions in IDP's IELTS Community. Linda has worked with students from all over the world, teaching both General and Academic English in schools, universities and businesses across Australia, Spain and the UK.
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How to improve from IELTS Band 5 to Band 6
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IELTS on Computer (Writing on Paper): What to Expect on Test Day
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New to the test? Discover how to start your IELTS preparation with our step-by-step guide.
How to Discuss Tourism in IELTS Writing and Speaking
Build your travel and tourism vocabulary for the IELTS test and beyond.
How to Complete Tables, Forms and Notes in the IELTS Listening Test
Get tips for form, note and table completion questions in the IELTS Listening test.
How to Manage Your Time During the IELTS Test
Sit your IELTS test with confidence. Read our time management tips for test day.
How Emojis Changed the Way We Communicate in English
Learn about the history of emojis. Explore how we use emoji in English messages to affect tone and meaning.
How to improve from IELTS 5.5 to 6 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
Didn’t get the score you were hoping for? We’ll help you get there with our band 6 preparation guide.
How to Talk Naturally About Food in IELTS Speaking
Learn how to talk naturally about food in IELTS Speaking. Covers Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, with tips for extending answers and using food vocabulary naturally.
April Fool-Proof Your IELTS Grammar: Master Dependent Prepositions
Don’t let prepositions trick you! Learn common mistakes and how to fix them. Plus, download a free study guide for your IELTS test.