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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 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.

Introducing the New IELTS Prepare Hub: Everything You Need to Succeed
Prepare smarter, not harder, with our new IELTS Prepare Hub.

Why IELTS Listening is difficult – how to ace it
The IELTS listening test isn’t as hard as it seems. Here are 5 tactics to help guide you towards a higher score!

The IELTS test format explained
Learn everything you need to know about the IELTS test format, from covers listening, reading, writing and speaking components. You’ll be better prepared!

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.

Australian vs British vs American English
Discover the key differences between the three types of English: America, British and Australian.

Top 10 movies to watch to master English
Improve your English with our top movie picks! Learn which films to put on your watchlist, and how you can get more expert guidance for your IELTS test.

Why IELTS Writing is difficult: how to score well
Scoring well in your IELTS writing test doesn’t have to be tough. Here are 5 things you should understand and act on.

Why IELTS Speaking is difficult – how to ace it
Acing your IELTS speaking test isn’t tough, here’s a roadmap to guide you through the pitfalls and how to overcome them!