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Practical tips to expand your English vocabulary
Discover how to expand your English vocabulary and improve your IELTS scores with simple, effective strategies to learn and remember unfamiliar words.
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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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Active Listening and Note-Taking Skills You Need for IELTS
Taking the IELTS Listening test? Learn how active listening and smart note-taking skills can boost your time management and the accuracy of your answers.
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Whether you prefer city living or a relaxed lifestyle with migration incentives, Australia has you covered. Explore Australia's top cities for study and work.
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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!
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Why IELTS Speaking is difficult – how to ace it
Acing your IELTS speaking test isn’t tough, here’s a roadmap to guide you through the pitfalls and how to overcome them!
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PTE or IELTS test for UKVI - which should you take?
Choosing between the PTE and IELTS test to study or work in the UK? Here’s what you need to know!
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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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IELTS and New Zealand visas: key work and student visa changes
Planning to study or work in New Zealand? IELTS can strengthen your application. Stay informed about IELTS requirements & new visa rules.
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Letter writing tips to help you ace IELTS Writing Task 1
Sitting for the IELTS General Training? Ace your IELTS Writing Task 1 with these letter writing tips and Band 9-graded sample letter.
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