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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is the IELTS exam really that hard?
We break down each section of the test
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Expand your IELTS vocabulary – Travel & holidays
Expanding your vocabulary using travel terms
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8 ways to improve your IELTS listening score
Eight tips to help you improve your listening score when taking the IELTS test.
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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.
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Do native English-speakers have to take the IELTS test?
Do native English speaking individuals have to take the IELTS
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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