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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.

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
Here’s why the IELTS Speaking test is with a real person.

IELTS Speaking Part 2: How to speak confidently for 2 minutes

In part 2 of your IELTS Speaking test, you will need to deliver a long turn, speaking for up to 2 minutes on a topic.

25 February 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
IELTS Feedback and Complaints

IELTS vs. PTE Academic - know the facts

IELTS vs. PTE? know which English test should you take, where is the test accepted, the difference in speaking test, test types and more

08 February 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 1)

Looking out for keywords is a great way to identify and understand what the topic is about. It's also a useful tool in helping you build ideas.

03 February 2022
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IELTS Speaking: Top frequently asked questions

Are you preparing for your IELTS Speaking test? We have gathered the most frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers from our IELTS Experts.

25 January 2022
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Common idioms and collocations to practise in IELTS Speaking

Expand your IELTS vocabulary and learn some of the most useful idioms and collocations!

11 January 2022
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What to wear for your IELTS Speaking test?

Is there a dress code for IELTS Speaking? Does your attire affect your score? Learn more about IELTS Speaking dress code.

11 January 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: J is for Justification

In the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests, you will be required to justify your opinion and ideas. Let’s look at some ways to do this along with some examples.

10 January 2022

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