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Find out the minimum scores you need for your IELTS test to successfully study in the best Canadian universities!

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Begin your IELTS prep the right way with IDP! Discover common errors in our beginner’s guide and master the IELTS test with confidence.

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Prepare for the IELTS test with confidence! Learn how to prepare effectively and discover key signs that indicate your readiness to excel in all test sections.

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

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It's time to separate fact from fiction and see how the IELTS Speaking test is actually marked.

7 tips for how to write with sophistication for IELTS
Trying to improve your IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2? These 7 tips will teach you how to write better essays and achieve the top band score!
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Want to give yourself the best chance of a high band score in IELTS Writing? Then take our advice and don’t believe these 7 myths.
