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About Rocco Nigro
Rocco Nigro is an IELTS expert in IELTS Community by IDP. Since 1995, he's been involved in English language teaching, teacher training, assessment and academic management, which has helped him develop a wealth of knowledge about the IELTS test. His working life has been spent in Japan, China, Australia and on various online platforms where he has enjoyed meeting students and test takers from all over the world.
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The A to Z of IELTS: 'A' is for action verbs
In our A to Z of IELTS series, we explore different topics to help you better prepare for the test. This week we look at some action verbs starting with A.
The A to Z of IELTS: C is for 'collocations'
A collocation is two or more words that occur frequently together. Read this article to learn more.
The A to Z of IELTS: D is for Dos and Don'ts
Booked in for an IELTS test? Follow these do's and don'ts to give yourself the best chance of a high band score.
The difference between metaphors and similes
Similes and metaphors are often confused with one another. In this article, we look at some examples to illustrate the differences.
Common IELTS mistakes (part 2): Writing
In part 2 of this series, we look at some common mistakes test takers make in the Writing component of the IELTS test.
The A to Z of IELTS: D is for Dos and Don'ts
Booked in for an IELTS test? Follow these do's and don'ts to give yourself the best chance of a high band score.
The A to Z of IELTS: E is for Essays
Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.
Common IELTS mistakes (part 1): Dealing with figures
In this article, we look at common mistakes test takers make when dealing with numbers and figures.
How an IELTS Expert would approach a 7-day prep challenge
An IELTS Expert advises on how to chart a study plan for your IELTS test and also how to commit to it.
The difference between antonyms and synonyms
Looking to build your vocabulary for the IELTS test? How about you start with antonyms and synonyms.