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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Listening

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.

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Speaking

Describe Your Study Experiences in the IELTS Speaking Test

Get tips and vocabulary to talk about your studies in the IELTS Speaking test.

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How to Improve Pronunciation for IELTS Speaking

Communicate with confidence in your Speaking test with our IELTS pronunciation tips.

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How to Manage Your Time During the IELTS Test

Sit your IELTS test with confidence. Read our time management tips for test day.

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IELTS Vocabulary: How to Choose the Right Word Form

Understanding word families can boost your IELTS performance. Discover our word formation tips and common mistakes to avoid.