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10 ways to manage stress for your IELTS preparation
Discover effective stress management tips for IELTS success. Learn to balance study, relaxation, and wellness for a confident test-taking experience.

Minimum IELTS score to work in the USA and get PR in 2025
Here’s what you must score in your IELTS test to be eligible for PR and to work in the United States.

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 for Canadian Student Visa: Which New Rules Apply
Find out the latest study permit news for Canada and how IELTS can help, from university to post-study.

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.

How difficult is the IELTS test? Here’s how to make it easier
Scoring well in your IELTS test can be breeze! Here’s how to get the band score you desire!

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!

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!

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.

The IELTS test format explained
Learn everything you need to know about the IELTS test format, from covers listening, reading, writing and speaking components. You’ll be better prepared!
