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Concerned about a delayed or withheld IELTS result? Here's what you need to know

If your IELTS result is delayed or withheld. Rest assured — we're here to help explain why this may happen, what it means, and what you can do next.

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How to skim and scan for keywords in your IELTS test

Let our IELTS Experts walk you through how to skim, scan and look for keywords in your IELTS Reading test.

18 June 2018
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How to skim and scan for keywords in your IELTS test

Let our IELTS Experts walk you through how to skim, scan and look for keywords in your IELTS Reading test.

18 June 2018
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Achieving goals with IELTS

Read how IELTS helped Wei Kato on his journey from leaving China in the 1980s to become a course instructor in Australia.

10 July 2016
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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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10 Reasons why test takers choose IELTS, with testimonials and quotes

Thinking about taking IELTS? In this post, you’ll hear directly from those who have taken it - sharing their own reasons, in their own words.

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9 myths about the IELTS Listening test you should not believe!

There is a lot of conjecture out there about the IELTS Listening test. In this article we debunk some common misconceptions.

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IELTS Academic Writing free practice questions

Download our free Academic Writing sample question and familiarise yourself with the questions you might get on test day.

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IELTS General Training or PTE Core: Which test is better for migration to Canada?

Looking to move to Canada for work or migration? Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider IELTS General Training instead of PTE Core.

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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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