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IELTS Listening: What skills are you tested for and how useful are they in real life?
Your Listening test isn’t just a mandatory section of your overall IELTS test to get through, an essential life skill is being evaluated here!

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Acing your IELTS reading test doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are 5 proven strategies to get you the score you desire!

IELTS Writing test: a comprehensive guide to achieving a Band 9
Master the IELTS Writing test with our guide. From understanding scoring criteria to test-day strategies and IDP's resources, target band 9 with confidence.

IELTS Listening: how to train your ears to ace the test
Feel like you’re not progressing on IELTS Listening preparation? Check out our tips for improving listening skills so you can score high on the test.

How to choose the right IELTS test format
Conquer IELTS with the format that you can best excel in. Explore the differences between the paper-based and computer-based formats!

9 myths about the IELTS Listening test you should not believe!
There is a lot of conjecture out there about the IELTS Listening test. In this article we debunk some common misconceptions.

The IELTS test format explained
Learn everything you need to know about the IELTS test format, from covers listening, reading, writing and speaking components. You’ll be better prepared!

IELTS success stories - study and migration goals
Hear the success stories, tips and advice from past test takers. Learn how they achieved their work, study and migration goals with IELTS.

Start learning these academic English skills to succeed in university abroad
Master these academic English skills for university success in the UK, Canada or Australia. Get practical tips on academic writing, reading and IELTS prep.

Complete guide to the IELTS Listening test
Complete guide to the IELTS Listening test