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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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How IELTS can help unlock your Graduate visa in the UK
Dreaming of studying and working in the UK? Learn how a strong IELTS score is your key to unlocking the Graduate Route post-study visa!
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Preparation9 myths about the IELTS Speaking test to debunk
It's time to separate fact from fiction and see how the IELTS Speaking test is actually marked.
IELTS preparation: do you need an online course provider?
Identify key criteria for selecting an online IELTS preparation course for effective practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking tests.
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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!
IELTS Listening: active vs passive learning
IELTS Listening: active learning vs passive learning
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PreparationGrammar 101: How to use who and whom correctly?
How to use who and whom correctly? Let’s look at some examples and do a who vs whom quiz.
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PreparationQuestion types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.
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Why choose IELTS for Australia Immigration vs PTE
Unsure of which English language proficiency test to migrate to Australia? This will help you decide.
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Mastering Language Learning with the Pomodoro Technique
What is the Pomodoro Technique and how does it work? IDP offers insights on how it can maximise concentration and retention for effective language learning.
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