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IELTS Speaking: How to Improve My English Speaking Skills?
Is your accent affecting your clarity when speaking English? Enhance your pronunciation and fluency to ace your IELTS Speaking test with IDP's tips.
Preparation9 myths about the IELTS Speaking test to debunk
It's time to separate fact from fiction and see how the IELTS Speaking test is actually marked.

IELTS preparation tips for busy professionals
Busy professionals, conquer the IELTS with these preparation tips. Learn how to study smart, manage your time, and leverage online resources for success.

10 ways to manage stress for your IELTS preparation
Discover effective stress management tips for IELTS success. Learn to balance study, relaxation, and wellness for a confident test-taking experience.

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.

IELTS Listening: active vs passive learning
IELTS Listening: active learning vs passive learning

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.
PreparationQuestion types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.

IELTS preparation: do you need an online course provider?
Identify key criteria for selecting an online IELTS preparation course for effective practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking tests.

Navigating Beyond the Intermediate English Language Learning Hurdle
So you’ve learnt the basics of English, but are not quite fluent yet? Here are some effective strategies to overcome this plateau.
