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IELTS test dates 2023
The 2023 schedule for the paper-based IELTS test has been announced. Book now and get a head start on your preparation.
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IELTS Academic Writing free practice questions
Download our free Academic Writing sample question and familiarise yourself with the questions you might get on test day.
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Question types in the General Training Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS General Training 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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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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Question types in the IELTS Speaking test
Get familiar with the questions you might encounter in an IELTS Speaking test to help you prepare for your IELTS test.
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Question 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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9 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.
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Grammar 101: How to use who and whom correctly?
How to use who and whom correctly? Let’s look at some examples and do a who vs whom quiz.