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Your Journey to the IELTS Exam: The Key Mistakes You Should Avoid As A Beginner
Begin your IELTS prep the right way with IDP! Discover common errors in our beginner’s guide and master the IELTS test with confidence.
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Essential Grammar Rules to Know for Your IELTS Exam
Master essential English grammar rules for your IELTS test with IDP's comprehensive preparation materials online, classes, and expert tips for success.
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Minimum IELTS score to study in New Zealand universities in 2025
Looking to study in New Zealand? Here are the IELTS scores required to enter the university of your dreams!
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Podcasts and audiobooks: the modern way to master English
How to improve your English through podcasts and audiobooks
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Your Australian dream is still possible: guide to securing a student visa with IELTS today
Australia’s student visa rules have changed, but your dreams to study abroad have not. This is how you can still submit a strong visa application.
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Practical tips to expand your English vocabulary
Discover how to expand your English vocabulary and improve your IELTS scores with simple, effective strategies to learn and remember unfamiliar words.
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Applying for your Australian student visa: this is how IELTS can help
Find out how a good IELTS score matters for student visa applications in Australia so you can make the most of the new MD111 rules.
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Get a second chance to achieve your desired score with IELTS One Skill Retake
Find out when and why you should consider an IELTS One Skill Retake. Explore the benefits, booking process, cost and how IDP can support you.
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IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2: how to write with clarity and conciseness
How can you articulate your thoughts with precision and keep your writing concise for the IELTS? Learn how you can write well with our guide.
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Why IELTS Speaking is difficult – how to ace it
Acing your IELTS speaking test isn’t tough, here’s a roadmap to guide you through the pitfalls and how to overcome them!
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