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9 myths about the IELTS Listening test you should not believe!
There is a lot of conjecture out there about the IELTS Listening test. In this article we debunk some common misconceptions.

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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!

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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.

Your Ambition, Your Story, Your Award!
Tell us your story and you could receive one of eight USD $5,000 IDP IELTS Future Awards to help shape your future.

Podcasts and audiobooks: the modern way to master English
How to improve your English through podcasts and audiobooks

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 Reading is difficult – how to pass it
Acing your IELTS reading test doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are 5 proven strategies to get you the score you desire!

7 myths about the IELTS Writing test to dispel
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.