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An effective 30-day preparation plan for the IELTS Academic Writing Test
A strategic 30-day preparation plan to boost your scores in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 and IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 with resources from IDP.
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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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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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IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
Use our free sample questions for General Training to assess your English-language skills and learn where you need to improve.
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PreparationQuestion types in the IELTS General Training Writing test
If you need to take a General Training test, take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing.
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Top 10 movies to watch to master English
Improve your English with our top movie picks! Learn which films to put on your watchlist, and how you can get more expert guidance for your IELTS test.
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Navigating Beyond the Intermediate English Language Learning Hurdle
So you’ve learnt the basics of English, but are not quite fluent yet? Here are some effective strategies to overcome this plateau.
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Myths9 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.
Overcoming the fear of English conversations
Discover tips to overcome English speaking fears, boost your conversational skills, and practise for the IELTS Speaking test with IDP's resources.
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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.
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