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Seven benefits of taking IELTS on computer that you didn’t know about
Wondering if you should opt for IELTS on computer? Here’s why this test format is so popular and why you should opt for it instead!

IELTS success stories - study and migration goals
Hear the success stories, tips and advice from past test takers. Learn how they achieved their work, study and migration goals with IELTS.

A closer look at True, False, Not given
Find out what skills you need to understand this question type so you can perform better on test day.

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.

Question types in the IELTS General Training Writing test
If you need to take a General Training test, take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing.

Question types in the General Training Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS General Training before sitting your test.

Question types in the IELTS Speaking test
Get familiar with the questions you might encounter in an IELTS Speaking test to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

IELTS Writing test: A guide to achieving band 9
Master the IELTS Writing test with our guide. From understanding scoring criteria to test-day strategies and IDP's resources, target band 9 with confidence.

How to write numbers in IELTS
Today we will break down the variety of numbers you might see in each part of your IELTS test and how to structure them.

Question types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.