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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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Effective time management strategies for IELTS
Discover time management strategies tailored for each IELTS test. Learn how to efficiently manage time constraints with IDP.
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PreparationIELTS Academic Writing free practice questions
Download our free Academic Writing sample question and familiarise yourself with the questions you might get on test day.
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IELTS Academic or General Training: which one's for you?
Navigate your IELTS journey with confidence and explore the differences between Academic and General Training tests. Learn how IDP can be of help.
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PreparationQuestion 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.
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Comprehensive IELTS preparation: Free Academic and General Training practice tests
Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers for Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
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Letter writing tips to help you ace IELTS Writing Task 1
Sitting for the IELTS General Training? Ace your IELTS Writing Task 1 with these letter writing tips and Band 9-graded sample letter.
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IELTS Speaking test: what to do in a tight spot and ace speech delivery
Use these tips to sidestep tough situations in your IELTS Speaking test, from navigating unfamiliar questions to getting back on track.
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PreparationIELTS Listening: What skills are you tested for and how useful are they in real life?
Your Listening test isn’t just a mandatory section of your overall IELTS test to get through, an essential life skill is being evaluated here!
Test dayIELTS 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.