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Test dayHow 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.
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PreparationIELTS Academic Reading free sample questions
Get access to free sample questions for Academic Reading. It’s perfect for improving your English-language skills and prepare for test day.
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IELTS Academic and General free practice tests
Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers for Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
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PreparationIntroducing the New IELTS Prepare Hub: Everything You Need to Succeed
Prepare smarter, not harder, with our new IELTS Prepare Hub.
Complete guide to the IELTS Listening test
Complete guide to the IELTS Listening test
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Test dayIELTS success stories - study and migration goals
Hear the success stories, tips and advice from past test takers. Learn how they achieved their work, study and migration goals with IELTS.
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!
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Australian vs British vs American English
Discover the key differences between the three types of English: America, British and Australian.
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IELTS Speaking: What skills are you tested for and how useful are they in real life?
Learn about the different kinds of skills you are tested for while sitting an IELTS Speaking test.
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!