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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.

Speak up! How using English daily can boost your IELTS Speaking test
Improve your IELTS Speaking score with daily English practice. Explore tips, strategies, and IDP's resources to boost your speaking skills.

Get a second chance to achieve your desired score with IELTS One Skill Retake
Find out when and why you should consider an IELTS One Skill Retake. Explore the benefits, booking process, cost and how IDP can support you.

IDP or British Council: which is best for IELTS?
Choosing between IDP and British Council for IELTS? Learn about the differences in support, preparation tools, and overall experience.

IELTS test tips: how to ace Speaking Task 2
Elevate your IELTS speaking skills with our expert guide to Task 2. Get IELTS preparation tips, practice strategies, and access our free online test.

Why IELTS Listening is difficult – how to ace it
The IELTS listening test isn’t as hard as it seems. Here are 5 tactics to help guide you towards a higher score!

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Acing the initial conversation with confidence
Master IELTS Speaking Part 1 with these tips! Discover expert strategies and tips to ace the initial conversation 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.

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.

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.
