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IELTS General Training Reading free practice questions
Get your IELTS preparation off on the right foot and add our free sample questions for General Training Reading to your IELTS study plan.
IELTS Speaking: AI vs face-to-face speaking with an examiner
Learn about the key advantages of taking your IELTS Speaking test face-to-face with a qualified IELTS examiner.
How to skim and scan for keywords in your IELTS test
Let our IELTS Experts walk you through how to skim, scan and look for keywords in your IELTS Reading test.
Question types in the IELTS Speaking test
Get familiar with the questions you might encounter in an IELTS Speaking test to help you prepare for your IELTS test.
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.
PTE or IELTS test for UKVI - which should you take?
Choosing between the PTE and IELTS test to study or work in the UK? Here’s what you need to know!
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.
IELTS Speaking Test: 8 Things to Avoid Saying and Doing
Could these topics and questions be hurting your score in the IELTS Speaking test? Get these tips from IDP.
PTE vs IELTS for Canada PR - here’s which to take
Is IELTS a better choice vs PTE to migrate to Canada? Find out which language test to choose!
Your Journey to the IELTS Exam: The Key Mistakes You Should Avoid As A Beginner
Begin your IELTS prep the right way with IDP! Discover common errors in our beginner’s guide and master the IELTS test with confidence.