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The difference between IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training

IELTS provides you with a choice between the Academic and General Training tests. So which one should you book? Let's find out.

19 May 2022
Test taker experience

Meet Peter Pei: IELTS test taker to RMIT sessional teacher

After relocating from China and graduating from a university in Melbourne, Peter credits his strong IELTS results with helping him to secure a job in Australia.

16 May 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: N is for 'Not Given'

Do you find the ‘Not Given’ option tricky? Let’s look at some handy tips to help make the choice easier for you.

09 May 2022
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Australia re-opens to international students! Have you booked your IELTS test?

Universities and immigration departments are expected to be inundated with applications. Get a head start by booking your IELTS test now.

21 April 2022
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Booking your IELTS test - A step-by-step guide

Convenience is key when it comes to booking your IELTS test. In fact, it’s actually simpler than you’d think!

14 April 2022
Preparation

The A to Z of IELTS: M is to Memorise or not

Can memorising answers be a useful approach in your preparation for your IELTS test? Let's take a look.

06 April 2022
The A to Z of IELTS: L is for Lexical ResourcePreparation

The A to Z of IELTS: L is for Lexical Resource

Lexical resource is all about how flexibly and fluently you can find the right words and phrases to convey precise meanings.

08 March 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 2)

In part 2 of this series, we look at scanning and identifying questions for keywords in the IELTS Reading test.

21 February 2022
Preparation

The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 1)

Looking out for keywords is a great way to identify and understand what the topic is about. It's also a useful tool in helping you build ideas.

03 February 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: J is for Justification

In the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests, you will be required to justify your opinion and ideas. Let’s look at some ways to do this along with some examples.

10 January 2022

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