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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.
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Question types in the General Training Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS General Training before sitting your test.
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Writing task 1: Phrases and collocations for describing tables, graphs and charts
Looking to ace IELTS Writing Task 1? Improve your skills with our guide to phrases and collocations for describing tables, graphs, and charts. Check now
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Grammar 101: How to use who and whom correctly?
How to use who and whom correctly? Let’s look at some examples and do a who vs whom quiz.
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IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
Use our free sample questions for General Training to assess your English-language skills and learn where you need to improve.
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What Happens If I Don’t Pass My IELTS Test?
We offer a variety of materials, many of them for free to help you prepare to retake your IELTS test. Also, explore our website to find the materials you need.
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Question types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.
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IELTS tips for speaking and writing: The importance of linking words
Discover the importance of linking words in IELTS Writing and Speaking. Learn how to use linkers to enhance your test performance.
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Understanding citizenship changes and their impact on your IELTS test
Canadian Immigration is always an interesting topic and recently there have been quite a few changes to the requirements for Canadian citizenship.
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One week to test day: How to prepare for IELTS Online
Prepare for your IELTS Online test and get ready to score well with our 5 step guide.