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The ultimate guide to figures of speech in everyday English and IELTS
Learn how to use figures of speech like similes, metaphors, and more (with examples) to enhance your English skills and excel in your IELTS.
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Whether you prefer city living or a relaxed lifestyle with migration incentives, Australia has you covered. Explore Australia's top cities for study and work.

Applying for your Australian student visa: this is how IELTS can help
Find out how a good IELTS score matters for student visa applications in Australia so you can make the most of the new MD111 rules.

Minimum IELTS score to work in Ireland and get PR in 2025
Here are the various pathways and IELTS test band scores needed to work in Ireland and attain PR in the country. Discover the eligibility criteria today!

Minimum IELTS score to work in the UK and get PR in 2025
Here are the IELTS requirements you’ll need to work and live in the UK. Find out what scores are necessary for each of the various visas you can apply for!

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!

Best IELTS writing tips for high-scoring essays
Need to boost your IELTS Writing score? This guide provides expert tips and strategies to help you excel and achieve your desired results.

Building confidence in English: daily habits for continued improvement
Daily habits for building confidence in English

IELTS Listening: active vs passive learning
IELTS Listening: active learning vs passive learning

Effective time management strategies for IELTS
Discover time management strategies tailored for each IELTS test. Learn how to efficiently manage time constraints with IDP.
