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Preparation materials
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: How to Analyse Graphs, Charts and Other Visuals
Get better at describing graphs. IELTS expert Rocco Nigro shares tips on identifying key features and trends and how to structure your answer for this task.
IELTS Listening Test: 4 Strategies for Success in Part 4
Learn how to approach the lecture in Part 4 of the Listening Test with IELTS Expert Andy Watts.
IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 1: Overview of IELTS
Taking IELTS but not sure where to start? Begin your preparation journey with our IELTS video podcast.
IELTS Academic and General free practice tests
Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers for Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
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Listening
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Reading
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IELTS band score descriptors
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