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Did you say 2 minutes? Planning and delivering a short talk during your Speaking test
Preparing for your speaking test? Learn how to effectively plan and deliver a short talk within a time limit

The significance of silent letters in English pronunciation
Learn how to navigate the tricky world of silent letters in English. Get tips and tricks to help you improve your language skills.

Improving your IELTS Rating: Tips for Chinese (Mandarin) language speakers
Ace your Speaking test with our tips for Chinese (Mandarin) speakers. Read more to avoid these 5 common mistakes.

Who are IELTS examiners and how do they score the Tests?
Do you know who your IELTS Speaking and Writing test takers are? Have you ever wondered how they determine your IELTS test scores?

Task 1 & 2: Paraphrasing
Improve your language skills and achieve a better score by learning the art of paraphrasing.

Process Diagrams on the IELTS Academic Writing Test
Tips on how to use process diagrams on writing tasks

IELTS or PTE: Which test is best for migration?
Looking to move overseas for work or migration? Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider IELTS over PTE.

5 books to improve your English skills
Want to elevate your English skills and truly immerse yourself in the language? These 5 books can help you with just that and more.

Should I take IELTS Academic or General Training for immigration?
Unsure which IELTS test type to opt for? Fret not! We go through several scenarios and the most appropriate test type to choose in our article.

Don't overdo it: How to ace your IELTS Speaking test
From steering clear of over-rehearsing to focusing on your experience, take a look at these 6 useful tips to ace your IELTS Speaking test.