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Booking your IELTS test - A step-by-step guide

Convenience is key when it comes to booking your IELTS test. In fact, it’s actually simpler than you’d think!

14 April 2022
Preparation

The A to Z of IELTS: M is to Memorise or not

Can memorising answers be a useful approach in your preparation for your IELTS test? Let's take a look.

06 April 2022
The A to Z of IELTS: L is for Lexical ResourcePreparation

The A to Z of IELTS: L is for Lexical Resource

Lexical resource is all about how flexibly and fluently you can find the right words and phrases to convey precise meanings.

08 March 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 2)

In part 2 of this series, we look at scanning and identifying questions for keywords in the IELTS Reading test.

21 February 2022
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IELTS task 1: How to write an apology letter

Learn how to write an apology letter for use on the IELTS Task 1

18 February 2022
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Expand your IELTS vocabulary – Education

Expanding your vocabulary using education terms

18 February 2022

Common topics for IELTS writing Task 2

A list of common writing Task 2 topics and some strategies to become familiar with them.

18 February 2022
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A simple formula for discussing two opposing views in your IELTS essay

Learn how to discuss two opposing views for your IELTS essay

18 February 2022
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Do native English-speakers have to take the IELTS test?

Do native English speaking individuals have to take the IELTS

18 February 2022
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How to organize agree/disagree essays on your IELTS exam

We're going to show you a simple structure for an IELTS agree/disagree essay that will enable examiners to make their way through your writing with ease.

18 February 2022

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