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IELTS Academic Reading free sample questions
Get access to free sample questions for Academic Reading. It’s perfect for improving your English-language skills and prepare for test day.

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.

How difficult is the IELTS test? Here’s how to make it easier
Scoring well in your IELTS test can be breeze! Here’s how to get the band score you desire!

IELTS Speaking Test: 8 Things to Avoid Saying and Doing
Could these topics and questions be hurting your score in the IELTS Speaking test? Get these tips from IDP.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Acing the initial conversation with confidence
Master IELTS Speaking Part 1 with these tips! Discover expert strategies and tips to ace the initial conversation with confidence.

Steer clear of these IELTS Speaking test blunders
Master the IELTS Speaking test with key tips on avoiding these eight common mistakes. Enhance your IELTS preparation for a higher score with IDP.

How do I know if I am ready for IELTS?
Prepare for the IELTS test with confidence! Learn how to prepare effectively and discover key signs that indicate your readiness to excel in all test sections.

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

Mastering Language Learning with the Pomodoro Technique
What is the Pomodoro Technique and how does it work? IDP offers insights on how it can maximise concentration and retention for effective language learning.

Minimum IELTS score to study in UK universities in 2025
Here is the list of IELTS score requirements you need to successfully study at your dream university in the UK.