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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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Achieving goals with IELTS
Read how IELTS helped Wei Kato on his journey from leaving China in the 1980s to become a course instructor in Australia.
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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.
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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.
IELTS: your key to a post-graduate visa (PGWP) in Canada
Fulfil the new PGWP language requirements with IELTS. Prepare for your test and apply for your Post-Graduate Work Permit in Canada with IDP.
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Minimum IELTS score to work in Ireland and get PR in 2025
Here are the various pathways and IELTS test band scores needed to work in Ireland and attain PR in the country. Discover the eligibility criteria today!
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Minimum IELTS score to study in a USA university in 2025
Find out the minimum IELTS band scores to enter the top universities in the USA and how you can take a step towards passing your IELTS test with IDP.
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How to prepare for IELTS computer-based test: addressing common concerns
Taking IELTS on Computer? More about the computer-based test format, like commonly asked questions and tips for maxing your IELTS score.
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Overcoming the fear of English conversations
Discover tips to overcome English speaking fears, boost your conversational skills, and practise for the IELTS Speaking test with IDP's resources.
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Minimum IELTS score to study in UK universities in 2025
Here is the list of IELTS score requirements you need to successfully study at your dream university in the UK.
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