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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 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 difference between antonyms and synonyms
Looking to build your vocabulary for the IELTS test? How about you start with antonyms and synonyms.
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.
IELTS Dos and Don'ts - Be your best on test day
Booked in for an IELTS test? Follow these do's and don'ts to give yourself the best chance of a high band score.
IELTS Listening Test: Sentence Completion Questions
Learn how to answer IELTS Listening questions that ask you to complete a sentence with missing words or numbers
IELTS Reading: Top Tips for Understanding New Vocabulary Through Context
Boost your IELTS Reading confidence with our guide to tackling unfamiliar vocabulary.
IELTS Writing Task 2: How to Present Your Position
What’s your stance? Get tips on how to express and support your point of view in your IELTS essay.
Collocation meaning and examples: Use these combinations on your test
A collocation is two or more words that occur frequently together. Read this article to learn more.
Master IELTS Listening Map Labelling
Get advice on IELTS Listening map labelling with IELTS expert Rocco Nigro.